Fitness News For Mature Phoenix Fitness Hamilton Members

Flexibility

If you become inactive as you get older your muscles and joints will gradually loose their range of motion, becoming weak and tight and losing their elasticity.  But the human body has an amazing capacity for recovering lost flexibility and strength, if a balanced fitness program, which includes regular stretching is followed.  It is never too late to start stretching.  In fact, the older we get, the more important it becomes to stretch on a regular basis for the prevention of injuries.

The basic method of stretching is the same regardless of differences in age and flexibility.  Stretching properly means that you do not go beyond your own comfortable limits.  Learn to stretch your body without force; stretch slowly, without bouncing, until  you feel a gentle tightness, but not pain.  It will take time to loosen up muscle groups that have become tight and stiff from years of neglect, but it can be done with patience and persistence.  If you have any doubts about what you should be doing consult your Hamilton Personal Trainer’s at Phoenix Fitness Hamilton before you start.

Arthritis Suffers

According to new guidelines from the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), osteoarthritis sufferers should be exercising to better manage their diseases.

Among the various recommendations for safety and effectively treating the disease, Phoenix Fitness Hamilton   suggests that  Hamilton personal Trainers help the arthritic members design personalized workout programs, including aerobic exercise.  Such programs, Hamilton Personal Trainers noted, have been shown to significantly improve the member’s quality of life and reduce pain.

An exercise regimen is critical for osteoarthritis clients.