Health & Fitness
Stay Fit Seniors and Arthritis
May is Arthritis Awareness Month and seniors with arthritis should and can exercise.
Seniors with arthritis can use the Stay Fit Seniors Program. Our program is based on exercising with hydrulic equipment.
Hydraulic exercise is a different form of resistance that uses hydraulic pistons to provide resistance (instead of weight). Resistance is created by how (hard or fast) you either (push or pull) the exercise arms which controls oil flow through dual fluid cylinders.
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Since there is no weight-bearing pulley system pushing against you, you can just stop the arm at any point within either direction of the movement and resistance goes to zero! You can even change the speed or resistance for either direction independently! This will change every preconceived notion that users have about resistance exercise.
The risk of injury, inability to properly use the equipment, intimidation, muscle soreness, and joint pain commonly associated with resistance exercise are among the top reasons senior citizens cite why they don’t do resistance.
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This does not happen when porforming exercise on the Stay Fit Seniors equipment because movement is smooth and never requires you to exceed a weight or range of motion than you are safely and comfortably capable of. This allows you to strengthen your muscles without putting any undue stress on your joints.
The Stay Fit Circuit Program success formula integrates the activities of physical strength exercise, with mind and cardio movement exercise, and social interaction.
As an all-in-one wellness physical activity program solution, the Stay Fit Seniors Program addresses the primary preventive concerns of strength, cardiovascular, and cognitive decline while maintaining high rates of participation from social interaction with other seniors.
Check out the videos on my website and watch the seniors getting their exercise,"Physical Activity", while having fun. Our you can call me 845-268-5122.
If you like the regular gym, please go. The most important thing you can do is to take control of your life and get your physical activity wherever it may be.
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Stay Fit and Well
Dr. Russo
