Working out on Multiple Planes-Senior Heath Booster

Working out on Multiple Planes-Senior Heath Booster
Working out on multiple planes helps your joint stability which is especially important for seniors.  According to Mineyoshi Sato’s  article, “Development of prototype FES-rowing Power Rehabilitation equipment,” “muscle fiber loss begins in your 30's, and continues to decrease until at 80 you will have less than half of what you had in your 20's. Muscle weakness due to aging is particularly evident in the lower limbs, and many senior citizens begin using a wheelchair early to prevent bone fracture caused by falling.”
 
The most efficient way to simultaneously work multiple muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints is to work them on multiple planes rather than a single linear plane.  Multiple planes include working out at a variety of angles, moving your limbs in circular and diagonal movements.  Working out on multiple planes allows your body strengthen your muscle fibers and to achieve a greater range of motion.  Our workout will not compromise the integrity of your joints which like conventional weight training, which trains on a linear level.
In our Arm Circles exercise you find your balance and stay on the ball by engaging your feet, legs and core muscles.  You help stabilize yourself even further when you press your head into the ball.  This also engages your spine.   As you circle your arms behind your head with the training bell you are working the muscles in your arms and shoulder joints.  This type of dynamic exercise engages
When you are doing the Overhead Reach you do a squat with the ball and then extend your arms overhead as far as you can.  The muscles from your feet up through your legs, hips, cores and out through your arms are engaged.
According to netfit.com’s artcle, “Senior Training Advice”  as we age,”Connective tissue shortens, resulting in less stability and mobility.”  All of our exercises are designed to engage your muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints.  Keep your muscles engaged can provide the strength they need to carry you throughout your life in a healthy manner.