It’s Never Too Late for Seniors to Enlist the Help of a Chino Hills Personal Trainer

Many seniors feel as though their whole lives have passed them by, so there is little value in changing to eat healthier or exercise more. However, studies show that it’s never too late to adopt a healthier lifestyle and prevent an untimely demise. A Chino Hills personal trainer can work one-on-one to help people reach their fitness goals safely.

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Chino, CA (PRWEB) January 28, 2012

The average life expectancy for Americans is 78 years old. While that may sound pretty good, government reports caution that only 69 of those years tend to be healthy, due in large part to the lifestyle choices people make throughout their lives. A 2007 study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition confirmed that adults 65 and older can reduce their risk of everything from cancer to cardiovascular disease to osteoporosis by adopting healthier habits. It can be very challenging to make such broad-sweeping changes to one’s life, which is why a Chino Hills personal trainer is such a valuable asset.

A few of the 2007 study’s key findings include that:

  •     Improved diet and exercise had more dramatic health benefits for the elderly than for any other age group.
  •     Hypertension control in old age could prevent one-fifth of coronary heart disease cases in men and 30 percent in women.
  •     Lower cancer risks of up to 50 percent are associated with older adults who switch to a low-calorie diet with regular exercise.
  •     Weight training helped the elderly burn more calories, build more muscle and prevent osteoporosis.
  •     Calcium and vitamin D supplements slow the rates of bone loss and reduce the risk of bone fractures.

“Seniors have unique health needs that are simply not met by primary care physicians who are overtaxed with acute illness treatment,” explains Chino Hills Personal Trainer Dr. Sam Bakhtiar. “You really need to see a fitness and nutrition specialist with experience in behavior modification if you want to improve your quality of life. We can help you stay positive and motivated, while making sure you are doing exercises that are safe. We are also trained to answer questions you may have about certain health conditions that run in your family or that you may be battling right now.”

Regular physical activity is especially important for heart patients, as it reduces blood pressure and high cholesterol, in addition to preventing plaque formation and buildup. Exercise helps diabetics by regulating blood sugar levels and burning off excess calories. Seniors will find they have increased energy levels and improved moods when they work with a Chino Hills boot camp trainer.

Local personal trainers like Sam Bakhtiar offer both one-on-one training and group classes, depending on one’s individual goals. “I have a few 65+ clients who are working with me to get their cholesterol down and avoid going on blood pressure medication. Some people bond more easily with one person and maybe are a little shyer, in which case I recommend a one-on-one relationship with a Chino Hills personal trainer,” Sam explains. “Other people come to my group boot camp classes and enjoy being part of the social club here. We have fun outings like grocery store tours, Customer Appreciation dinners, bowling, or movie nights, and they really like making new friends who aim to live long, healthy lives just as they do.”

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