Question asked by No Name 2642 days ago

I am looking for group balance and proprioception exercises for a seniors class, any where to look specifically for them??

My seniors are fairly for and have progressed through the tandem heel to toe, and need more of a challenge

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Answered by Harris Sophocleous 2642 days ago
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Although there are many great senior fitness instructors in this forum (and I'm sure you will get some great advises), I would also recommend for you to contact Guy Andrews. He is the founder of Exercise ETC. and he is very knowledgeable when it comes to seniors. I recently attended one of his workshops where he covered a lot of great information, especially regarding exercises and routines for seniors. You should be able to contact him through his site:

http://exerciseetc.com/faculty.html

I hope this helps.

Best,
Harris

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Answered by Shari Kalkstein 2641 days ago
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Since safety is an issue, it is very hard to do group balance exercises. Do you use a balance pad? I love them, sometimes I double them to make it even harder. How about making an obstacle course that requires them to walk over objects, walk under objects, etc...they can cycle through one at a time. I have a few on my facebook page fortify your frame.
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Answered by Daniel Kosich 2641 days ago
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As Shari suggests, having a group of seniors perform balance exercises is a safety challenge for you, the instructor. I agree that using a balance pad is a good idea, as well as developing a walking course that challenges the participant to walk over, under and around various obstacles.

I also agree with Harris that Guy Andrews is an excellent source of information on working with seniors.

Take care.
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Answered by Karin Singleton 2641 days ago
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Hello,

you can also get inspiration from Tai Chi style exercises which you can modify to suit your needs. There are many DVDs that provide some examples; I am partial to the ones by Lawrence Biscontini.

Karin Singleton
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Answered by Natalie Smith 2636 days ago
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Hello,

I also like Tai Chi for seniors.
Here is an article also:

http://www.acefitness.org/certifiednewsarticle/687/designing-balance-exe...

Take care,
Natalie
NAPS 2 B Fit
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