Why Senior Men Living Alone Should Hire an In-Home Personal Trainer
Aging doesn’t have to mean slowing down or giving up on your health. But for many men in their 70s and 80s—especially those living alone—it often does. Thing is, senior men need to workout. Here’s why… Men in the U.S. already face shorter lifespans than women. According to the CDC, the average life expectancy for […]
Families Need Personal Trainers to Partner with In-Home Care Providers
Caring for aging loved ones is an important job. When families hire in-home care providers, they want more than just help with daily tasks. They want a team that supports their parents’ overall quality of life. And they want peace of mind that their parents are safe and not at risk of getting hurt in […]
How to Find an In-Home Personal Trainer in Sun City
This is an article to help seniors find an in-home personal trainer in Sun City. Gyms like Anytime Fitness and the Sun City Fitness Center offer solid amenities and sometimes group classes designed for seniors. These can be great options for older adults who are independent, mobile, and comfortable in a gym setting. But for […]
ElderFIT’s Top 10 Personal Trainers for Seniors in Austin
Here is what the ElderFIT team thinks are among the top 10 personal trainers for seniors in Austin. We ought to know what makes a good trainer. The ElderFIT platform connects seniors with certified personal trainers who specialize in safe, effective workouts tailored to their needs. We curated our list of the best trainers in […]
Fall Prevention for Seniors in Austin: Tips for Senior Safety!
Whenever we discuss fall prevention for seniors in Austin, we always start with the facts. Did you know that falls are one of the leading causes of early senior mortality? Or that as many as 33% of seniors over the age of 65 experience falls on a regular basis? What if we told you that […]
How to build a home gym for seniors
As a company obsessed with senior fitness in Austin, we have more than a few opinions about ways we can get and stay in the best shape possible as we age, and that includes how to build a home gym for seniors. Staying both active and strong as we enter our late 50s and up […]
Why Strength Training for Seniors is Key to Healthy Aging and Longevity
Studies continue to prove that exercise is one of the best ways to stay strong, independent, and healthy as you get older. Rightfully so, many people think of walking, swimming, or biking when they hear the word “exercise.” While these are great for your heart and lungs, there is another important type of exercise that […]
Why Children of aging Baby Boomers are behind the senior fitness movement
Millions of the Baby Boom generation are now in their 70s. It should come as no surprise that many adult children of boomers are starting to worry about their aging parent’s health, and that senior fitness is now a priority. That concern is justified. According to the National Institute on Aging, a quarter of all […]
Does weight lifting help seniors deal with arthritis?
Studies continue to show that weight lifting helps seniors with arthritis. As counter-intuitive as it sounds, putting more tension on muscles and ligaments attached to your bones helps to manage the symptoms and improve overall quality of life of seniors with arthritis. Here are several ways it helps: To maximize these benefits, seniors should engage […]
The Neurological Benefits of Strength Training for Seniors
As we age, maintaining cognitive and emotional health becomes increasingly important, and more challenging. Physical exercise has historically been associated with benefits such as improved mobility and strength. Recent research, however, singled out strength training for seniors and its ability to have a profoundly positive impact on brain health. Incorporating strength training into a senior’s […]
