Seniors train
1 relay

for 9-1-

THE TREND of the 90s is
down-aging as more “chrono-
logically advantaged” individ-
uals endeavor to retain their
energy, looks and strength.

By Charies Curtis
Contributing Writer

Seniors’ exercise programs have

eclipsed the trend category, and
have become a permanent fixture of
many seniors’ lifestyles.
. Frank Long experienced a heart
attack a decade ago alter years of
high fat diets, little exercise and
stress. Looking back, Frank consid-
ered ita “slap on the wrist” and has
sought a silver lining in the dark
cloud of poor health. Now, a very
health-conscious individual, Frank
is a veteran of the 911 relay for the
Auxiliary to Lions Gate Hospital
team. The 70-year-old is looking
forward to the September event.

Presently, Frank is walking two
to three times per week (three to six
kin), jogging lightly for appsoxi-
mately 20% of the distance. Frank
also swims for 10-15 minutes and
cycles 10 minutes twice a week.
After reviewing his goals, past his-
tory and program, we strapped on
the heart rate monitor and went out
in the blistering heat for a power
walk

THE POWER WALK

After a few minutes of light
walking we stopped to stretch the
calves, shins and thighs to ‘ensure
Frank was warmed up, thus safely
increasing his intensity into his
training zone.

During his moderate walk,
Frank’s heart rate varied between
105-110 beats per minute — good
enough for a cardiovascular benefit
yet not too tough in the heat.

COOL DOWN

After 27 minutes, we slowed
down the pace and proceeded to
stretch the same muscle groups (30
seconds each), as well as the back
of the legs (hamstrings) and lower
back. This stretching will reduce the
chance of soreness the next day and
help the blood return to the heart
efficiently. The stretching was new

CHARLES CUATIS... personal
trainer and president of
Curtis Personalized Health
Management.

to Frank and he enjoyed the relaxed
feeling he received afterwards.

VARIETY

Once of the important aspects of
any exercise program is variety.
When on a walking program it is
wise to pick a number of different
routes. The change in terrain will
apply different stresses to the joints
and muscles, so there is less chance
of overuse or injury. It also keeps
the routines interesting.

Charles Curtis is a personal
trainer and president of Curtis
Personalized Health Management,
a firm specializing in fitness and
lifestyle management.

Get together your. family, friends
and co-workers and join the fun at
the Lions Gate Hospital 91 1-relay
on Sunday, Sept. 25. Call the relay
hotline at 984-3782. Nine teams
recently registered include: The
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