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Intense exercise carries the risk of injuring your muscles and joints, especially if you\u2019re a senior. However, personal trainer Henry Pollock of GYMGUYZ in Austin, Texas, explains how you can work out more safely with low-impact alternatives.

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Henry Pollock
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Tell us about your fitness background:
\nI\u2019ve been in fitness and parks-and-recreation management for about thirteen years. I started by receiving a personal training certification then started working for a municipal recreation center, where I fell in love with the parks system. I worked my way up the chain and have had multiple certifications, including becoming an ISSA Certified Master Trainer, which is my current role at GYMGUYZ.

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I\u2019ve held over 2,500 sessions in my time, guiding a variety of different classes and clients. I absolutely love fitness, and my motto is always to make people healthier and happier than when we first met.

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How would you define low-impact exercise?
\nThese are exercises that aren\u2019t too hard on any of the muscles or joints. They\u2019re easily accessible for seniors and won\u2019t cause any further injury or extreme pain to their workload.

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High-impact activities include anything that involves jumping or heavy weight lifting. Obviously, we don\u2019t want to put seniors through intense sprinting, downhill running, or heavy squats, for example. But \u201chigh-impact\u201d is a relative term depending on the person, and it\u2019s not necessarily a bad thing\u2014just as low-impact doesn\u2019t necessarily mean \u201cgood workouts.\u201d Exercising safely is really just about not stressing the body past a certain point.

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Should even young and able-bodied people be concerned about impact?
\nIn a sense, yes. You can always overload your body, and high-impact exercise always carries more risk than low-impact fitness. The former has a place in any routine, though. Weight training is a great exercise for many seniors, for example. You\u2019ll need to build lean muscle mass as you get older, which can keep you safe against falls and other risks. These people should tailor their approach to high-impact exercises, not omit them.

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What are some examples of low-impact exercises?
\nThese include squatting-to-standing moves or sitting-to-standing ones, using the wall to do push-ups, doing calisthenics on a floor or bench, and other body-weight exercises like hip hinges or thrusts. These are exercises you can do without incorporating extra weights. Some other low-impact exercises that I strongly recommend, especially for seniors, are yoga and water or aerobic exercises. Getting in the water is extremely good for your body because it naturally diffuses impact, but you can still stress the right muscle groups and get a good cardio workout.

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Recumbent bikes, ellipticals, and upper-body bikes also offer great cardio exercise. These are generally low-impact in nature and carry a low risk of injury. Some other good types of training include balance exercises, such as tai chi and slow-marching with heel-toe movements.

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How important is form for impact?
\nForm is critical for any type of exercise, whether you\u2019re working with strength equipment or just walking. It\u2019s really what trainers look at to make sure that our clients are doing exercises correctly, even simple ones, since using the correct modality reduces their risk of injury. What\u2019s key is working gradually according to your needs and seeking a trainer\u2019s help to check your form and help you make progress.

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What are the top advantages of working out with a trainer?
\nIt\u2019s extremely important to seek advice because each person is different: their injuries, ailments, goals, etc. Ultimately, when you hire a trainer, you\u2019re going to get better results because they will help you stick to the \u201cbig three\u201d in fitness: accountability, a plan, and nutrition, catering them to your needs.

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When I work with clientele, I always start with an assessment to understand where they are and what their needs are. Everyone has different goals. Many of my clients live a more sedentary life, but others have experienced balance issues due to vertigo or even a serious injury and are learning how to walk again.

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How do you recommend someone begin a new regimen?
\nOne of the best ways to get started, especially if you\u2019re looking to prioritize low-impact exercise, is to seek out local group exercise classes. I think it\u2019s particularly great for seniors to work out in a group setting because of the socialization aspect. There are lots of different classes offered in elderly settings, like SilverSneakers, with low-impact routines geared toward that demographic. But instead of just jumping into any random class, make sure you\u2019re getting into one that targets your demographic and goals.

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However, one-on-one training offers the best customized experience, so you get what you need. For example, GYMGUYZ can bring fitness to your home since we carry equipment in our van and can provide personal training and accountability. That\u2019s a huge advantage for those with transportation challenges, including seniors, teenagers, and people recovering from an injury, as well as folks who live in towns without gyms. There\u2019s also a comfort factor because gyms can feel intimidating for some people, but the comfort of working with a trainer at home can lead to greater success.

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For more info, visit gymguyz.com

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Photos courtesy of: gymguyz

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The post Exercise with Ease appeared first on Start Healthy.

\n", "content_text": "Intense exercise carries the risk of injuring your muscles and joints, especially if you\u2019re a senior. However, personal trainer Henry Pollock of GYMGUYZ in Austin, Texas, explains how you can work out more safely with low-impact alternatives.\nHenry Pollock\nTell us about your fitness background:\nI\u2019ve been in fitness and parks-and-recreation management for about thirteen years. I started by receiving a personal training certification then started working for a municipal recreation center, where I fell in love with the parks system. I worked my way up the chain and have had multiple certifications, including becoming an ISSA Certified Master Trainer, which is my current role at GYMGUYZ.\nI\u2019ve held over 2,500 sessions in my time, guiding a variety of different classes and clients. I absolutely love fitness, and my motto is always to make people healthier and happier than when we first met.\nHow would you define low-impact exercise?\nThese are exercises that aren\u2019t too hard on any of the muscles or joints. They\u2019re easily accessible for seniors and won\u2019t cause any further injury or extreme pain to their workload.\nHigh-impact activities include anything that involves jumping or heavy weight lifting. Obviously, we don\u2019t want to put seniors through intense sprinting, downhill running, or heavy squats, for example. But \u201chigh-impact\u201d is a relative term depending on the person, and it\u2019s not necessarily a bad thing\u2014just as low-impact doesn\u2019t necessarily mean \u201cgood workouts.\u201d Exercising safely is really just about not stressing the body past a certain point.\n\nShould even young and able-bodied people be concerned about impact?\nIn a sense, yes. You can always overload your body, and high-impact exercise always carries more risk than low-impact fitness. The former has a place in any routine, though. Weight training is a great exercise for many seniors, for example. You\u2019ll need to build lean muscle mass as you get older, which can keep you safe against falls and other risks. These people should tailor their approach to high-impact exercises, not omit them.\nWhat are some examples of low-impact exercises?\nThese include squatting-to-standing moves or sitting-to-standing ones, using the wall to do push-ups, doing calisthenics on a floor or bench, and other body-weight exercises like hip hinges or thrusts. These are exercises you can do without incorporating extra weights. Some other low-impact exercises that I strongly recommend, especially for seniors, are yoga and water or aerobic exercises. Getting in the water is extremely good for your body because it naturally diffuses impact, but you can still stress the right muscle groups and get a good cardio workout.\nRecumbent bikes, ellipticals, and upper-body bikes also offer great cardio exercise. These are generally low-impact in nature and carry a low risk of injury. Some other good types of training include balance exercises, such as tai chi and slow-marching with heel-toe movements.\n\nHow important is form for impact?\nForm is critical for any type of exercise, whether you\u2019re working with strength equipment or just walking. It\u2019s really what trainers look at to make sure that our clients are doing exercises correctly, even simple ones, since using the correct modality reduces their risk of injury. What\u2019s key is working gradually according to your needs and seeking a trainer\u2019s help to check your form and help you make progress.\nWhat are the top advantages of working out with a trainer?\nIt\u2019s extremely important to seek advice because each person is different: their injuries, ailments, goals, etc. Ultimately, when you hire a trainer, you\u2019re going to get better results because they will help you stick to the \u201cbig three\u201d in fitness: accountability, a plan, and nutrition, catering them to your needs.\nWhen I work with clientele, I always start with an assessment to understand where they are and what their needs are. Everyone has different goals. Many of my clients live a more sedentary life, but others have experienced balance issues due to vertigo or even a serious injury and are learning how to walk again.\n\nHow do you recommend someone begin a new regimen?\nOne of the best ways to get started, especially if you\u2019re looking to prioritize low-impact exercise, is to seek out local group exercise classes. I think it\u2019s particularly great for seniors to work out in a group setting because of the socialization aspect. There are lots of different classes offered in elderly settings, like SilverSneakers, with low-impact routines geared toward that demographic. But instead of just jumping into any random class, make sure you\u2019re getting into one that targets your demographic and goals.\nHowever, one-on-one training offers the best customized experience, so you get what you need. For example, GYMGUYZ can bring fitness to your home since we carry equipment in our van and can provide personal training and accountability. 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