Getting Diversity with Circuit Training

Those who are not acquainted with circuit training might not understand what it does for the average fitness program, but trainers, coaches, and other to read up on it can see how this kind of approach to fitness goes into classes, routines, and gym setups everywhere.Since its origin about a half a century ago, circuit training has become a major way to improve the body's capacity and developing good body responses or “habits” for a variety of resistance training or aerobic exercises. The specific mix of aerobic work cardiovascular and resistance training elements is part of what makes circuit...Read More

Group Classes for the Elderly: Programming

Group classes for seniors vary quite a bit from others.  The elderly have different fitness goals from younger trainers, and different needs in terms of programming and activities.When looking for classes for a senior to enroll in, it’s important to look for characteristics of care and attention to particular limitations, conditions, or restrictions that might go along with offering fitness classes for aging members.First, a good group class for the elderly will include special attention to the make-up of the group.  There may be a “fitness roster” where each member can fill in personal...Read More