As we age, we will slowly put on weight, become less flexible and mobile, and start to develop different medical conditions. The key to a healthier retirement life has to lie in maintaining a good and balanced lifestyle, for which includes appropriate diet and exercises. Many seniors are suffering from various medical conditions which prohibit them from taking up high intensity and high impact exercise. With Reformer Pilates, they are able to strengthen, sculpt, as well as achieve rehab purposes. Varying from individual’s condition, Reformer Pilates can be easily modified to perform different exercises in the safest way for the individual. Hence, it is highly recommended for seniors to start with Reformer Pilates, or better a private Reformer Pilates sessions to gain better understanding of the body conditions. Here are some of the amazing effects Reformer Pilates can perform on the seniors.
1. Increases Flexibility
Workouts on a Reformer Pilates will require full range of body movements and enhance the versatility of muscles and connective tissue movements. With enhanced versatility, strains and stress will be relieved from muscles and joints. Seniors will also experience lesser stiffness, discomfort, and fatigue and also avoid injury.
2. Loses Weight
Pilates is one of the best exercises for seniors to start moving their bodies and exercising because it is safe and low-impact. Everyone can do Pilates regardless of their fitness level or cardiovascular strength. There are too many daily activities involve sitting down which make the seniors even more prone to obesity. Obesity can lead to the occurrence of diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, cardiovascular disease, urinary incontinence and various types of cancers (Amarya et al., 2014). However, if exercising regularly, it can help to burn more calories. The metabolism rate will increase and the increased muscle mass will help to burn fats too.
3. Prevents Osteoporosis
People, especially seniors with age 65 and above, are prone to develop osteoporosis. It makes them susceptible to broken bones and fracture. Weight-bearing exercise, such as Reformer Pilates, is highly recommended exercise to prevent osteoporosis. It can help to build stronger bones as well as strengthening the muscles.
4. Relieves Pain
According to the Rehabilitation Department and Rheumatologic Pediatric Department of Brazil, Pilates exercises show a positive correlation between physical and psychosocial health. It can also reduce pain, especially lower back pain and chronic pain, significantly. For lumbar stenosis sufferers, Pilates can help stretch out tight back muscles and strengthen the extensor muscles of the spine to counteract the forces of gravity that can pull people into a hunched position.
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