At Fit To A T Center, we often recommend drills, exercises, and stretches, keeping in mind your rehabilitation status and the fact that there’s no “one size fits all” approach to training .  For instance, some exercises are excellent for people recovering from back surgery, but others are not. Toe touches from a standing position can put too much stress on ligaments, spinal discs and muscles in your lower back.

Another example: If you need to rehab your shoulder, we might recommend the overhead press, which will add strength and stability to your arms and upper back and increase your shoulder’s flexibility.  “Lifting your arms overhead requires a lot of strength and coordination from your arms, shoulder and back,” said eldergym.com. “The overhead press is probably the most demanding exercise an older adult can do with their arms.”

We can show you how to strengthen your upper arms with bicep curls and the overhead elbow extension, which will help you reach items over your head.  

In working with seniors, we know the importance of restoring the power and endurance of muscles. This is especially vital when working with the core muscles, which support the spine and the pelvis, key to your mobility.