Functional Circuit Training Benefits for Older Adults don't wait until your 90

Larry Menshall in the Bighorn Mountians

Here is another article I came across  today on the Internet that I think is good to be aware of. Definately a little more hopeful and upbeat.  Functional Circuit Training Benefits for Older Adults by Karen Hughes, Director of Education, Cooper Institute. http://todayiwill.com/2014/05/functional-circuit-training-benefits-for-older-adults/#.U35IdvldWSo

In this article here's another resource of good ideas related to functional fitness as we get older and in particular exercises that may help prevent falling. There are some really good movements here that you could add into your fitness training that help you with balance, as well as strength.
Like all exercise programs you have to check with your doctor, you know yourself now, know what you can do much can and keep it always safe. 

My old man exercises are growing all the time. More and more of it is related to a growing number of incidents where I need rehab. But modified push-ups, squats, lunges, jumps, crunches and sit-ups and countering with back exercises, band workouts, shadow boxing, weights, stairs, all help we live better.
I was thinking when did we consider ourselves at a time on we should be doing these kind of exercises. And I would suggest not waiting too long, you know if you wait till 90 it's not going to do you much good. But if you're 55 and older it's good to start thinking about these types of modifications.

Younger people can get involved in other ideas of fitness and strength training that challenges them. Seniors if we get started with modified programs we can move into more challenging goals. Doing modified exercise can be real encouraging. Keep walking