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Functional movement for seniors 7 April 2021

Led by Jordan, this session focuses on functional movement for seniors who are looking to improve the way they move in everyday life. Functional movements are natural movement patterns that we use on a day-to-day basis.

In today’s 30-minute session, you’ll be strengthening four elements:

  • The ‘squat’ – used when we get out of bed and stand up from a chair;
  • The ‘push’ – used when we have to get off the ground from a lying position. Also when we place an item on a shelf;
  • The ‘hinge’ – used when we pick up something from the floor;
  • The ‘pull’ – used when we use our upper body to assist ourselves when standing up.

By working on these movement patterns, you’ll strengthen your body in a way that makes it easier to move around in everyday life. You’ll have more control over your body. As a result, you’ll be ready for the challenges that life throws at you.

We’d love to have your comments on this session of functional movement for seniors. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Fit For Good YouTube Channel! Please do consider donating to Fit For Good to help us continue to provide FREE sessions.

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Research supports the fact that regular exercise is vital to good health and helps control the ageing process. Fit For Good sessions are specifically designed to help men and women over 60 take more control over how they age, and enjoy becoming more mobile, stable and socially active.

Although we all understand that exercise is essential for living well into old age, it’s hard to find a way to make it part of daily life. Fit For Good sessions aim to help you enjoy healthier, happier ageing. Our professional trainers guide you. During each workout, you gain strength, balance, flexibility and stamina. You work at your own pace and your own ability – although it’s always good to push yourself just slightly to gain maximum benefit.

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4 Comments

  1. Audrey on April 9, 2021 at 10:15 am

    Thank you Jordan



  2. James+Laverty on April 16, 2021 at 11:18 am

    Hi Jordan have beein doing this Functional Movements for over a week now, when are you planning to change to a new set of exercises?
    Still enjoying and defenitly feeling the benifit, thank you.



    • Jordan+Burns on April 16, 2021 at 2:34 pm

      Hi James,

      We will be releasing a new set of exercises next Wednesday 21st April. I wasn’t able to record this week as I have been extremely busy due to gyms reopening. Back to our usual schedule next week. For now, I’d recommend trying one of our older sessions to mix things up a bit.

      Keep up the hard work!

      Thanks,
      Jordan



  3. kathy mcguire on July 15, 2021 at 12:57 pm

    A good workout Jordan thanks. I felt energised, positive and motivated afterwards.
    Well demonstrated, explained and I could do them all!



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