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Rebuild Yourself. Reconstruction Zone Fitness Center Bernadette DeArmond. Reconstruction Zone Fitness Center. Focused on men and women age 40 and above. Reconstruction Zone Fitness Center. Also for Beginners People who are “out of shape” People with chronic illness.
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Rebuild Yourself Reconstruction Zone Fitness Center Bernadette DeArmond
Reconstruction Zone Fitness Center Focused on men and women age 40 and above February 2006
Reconstruction Zone Fitness Center Also for • Beginners • People who are “out of shape” • People with chronic illness February 2006
Adverse Effects of Aging • Weakness • Muscle loss (sarcopenia) • Bone Loss • Impaired balance • Metabolic changes • Weight gain • Diabetes • Heart Disease February 2006
Inactivity/ not Aging • Weakness • Muscle loss (sarcopenia) • Bone Loss • Impaired balance • Metabolic changes • Weight gain • Diabetes • Heart Disease February 2006
Weakness Muscle loss (sarcopenia) Bone Loss Impaired balance Metabolic changes Weight gain Diabetes Heart Disease Strength and power Muscle growth Stop bone loss ? Regain bone Improved insulin sensitivity +/-Weight loss Higher HDL Inactivity vs. Exercise February 2006
Health Benefits of Exercise • Maintain or build bone and muscle • Reduce risk of coronary disease • Reduce risk of Type II diabetes • Reduce high blood pressure • Relieve pain of osteoarthritis • Relieve depression February 2006
Goals of an Exercise Program • Strength • Stamina • Flexibility • Coordination and Balance • Fun February 2006
Wish List for a Gym • Quiet • Clean • Well Equipped • Real Strength Training • No “body builders” • Comfortable February 2006
Contraindications VS Excuses
Contraindications to Exercise • Acute MI • Severe aortic stenosis • Decompensated heart failure • Unstable arrhythmias • Uncontrolled diabetes • Uncontrolled hypertension • Acute infection • Pulmonary embolism February 2006
Excuses February 2006
Not Enough Time February 2006
Long Time Since Last Exercise Program February 2006
Nothing to Wear February 2006
Not in Shape February 2006
Don’t Know How February 2006
Exercise is not rocket science February 2006
Strength training:PRTProgressive Resistance Training • Increase muscle and bone • Add power for daily activities • Improve metabolism • Make aerobics easier February 2006
Cardio-respiratory Exercise • Improve endurance • Lower BP • Improve cardiac blood flow • Improve peripheral blood flow • Weight loss • Improve balance February 2006
Specialized Equipmentfor Older Clients • Keiser Air • Keiser Stretch Zone • Fit Express Hydraulics • NuStep Cross Trainers • Sci-Fit Bike February 2006
Great Equipment For Active Adults • Treadmills • Ellipticals • VersaClimber • Water Rower • X-Bike • Functional Trainer • Skier’s Edge • Core Golf Trainer February 2006
“Attended Training” February 2006
Customized Programs • Flexible, personalized programs • Work at your own pace • Adaptive programs for people with health problems February 2006
(650-564-9388)www.reconstructionzone.com February 2006
The road to health is paved with good intentions—Put into motion! February 2006