Core & Balance Training– This is where everything begins. You need a foundation before you can move on to challenging strength training. Your foundation is your foot, ankle, abdominals, low back, hips, and low back muscles. We want to get these areas of the body strong so they will prepare and protect you for more challenging strength work. Exercises such as bridging, planks, side planks, bird dogs and clams are some basic exercises to help build your foundation. And of course, balance work such as tandem stance and practicing standing on one leg should be part of your program. Along with your core, don’t forget your feet and ankles.
Strength Training– This arguably is the most important factor to help slow down the aging process. Muscle mass declines with age and over the age of 50, loss of muscle tissue accelerates. Studies have showed you can build muscle tissue at any age. Get on a regular strength program 2-3 days per week. Make sure to incorporate movements that are functional to life like squatting, lunging, stepping pushing, pulling, and rotation. If you have orthopedic concerns, work within your comfort zone and seek out a qualified trainer. Muscle tissue is the most natural medicine we have. Building muscle will help with just about everything such as your posture, decreased risk for aches and pains, increased functional capacity, and aid in fat loss.
Cardiovascular Endurance– Cardio has been show to decrease the risk for numerous diseases, increase energy, aid in fat loss, and of course increase your endurance, which will help you in everyday life. Cardio is any exercise that gets your heart rate up. It’s recommended you get 3-5 days a week of structured exercise. Structured exercise is any exercise that gets your heart rate up. This could be traditional exercises like the treadmill, elliptical, or bike. Walking around town is great for your health and we encourage this, but do not just stroll around town, as this won’t do much to improve your cardiovascular fitness.
Power Training– This is the most overlooked and not fully understood amongst most fitness enthusiasts. Power in layman’s terms is your ability to perform tasks quickly. Studies have shown that if not practiced, we lose the ability to perform movements of life at fast speeds more so than strength. Can you get out of a chair quickly, or sprint across the street or push a door forcefully? If you are able to perform tasks of life quickly, you’re on your way to maintaining your youth! WE DON’T WANT TO SLOW DOWN!
Nutrition– Put the wrong fuel in the body and it is a set up for disaster! To keep things short here: Avoid too much sugar, saturated and processed foods. Eat consistently throughout the day as you should not be skipping meals. Include healthy proteins, carbohydrates, and healthy fats in your diet.
Extra Credit: Sleep 7-9 hours per night, limit stress levels, have social interactions, train your brain, limit alcohol consumption, don’t smoke, and be happy.
Silver Stars Fitness is a NYC fitness company that was established in 2012 is located on West 55th & 7th in NYC. They cater and specialize in helping men and women over 55 Move, Feel & Look Better.
The Silver Stars Fit For Life Small Group Training Program offers small group sessions of three to six people that feel like personal training but at half the cost. The program can be done either at our studio on West 55th/7th or Live on Zoom.
You’ll have a set appointment each week to attend your session and receive weekly communication to help you get results.
The Fit For Life Small Group Training program has helped thousands of men and women over 55 and can help you improve:
- Cardio Endurance
- Re-gain muscle & strength
- Better Balance/Decrease Risk of Falls
- Core strength
- Flexibility, increase energy levels & improve posture
- Decrease Joint Pain
- Move, Feel & Look Better.
This program is best suited for anyone who:
- Is a member of a “gym” but not going.
- Wants to start a fitness program but doesn’t know where to begin.
- Wants the highest level of instruction & accountability to accomplish a goal.
- Hasn’t exercised in years and is looking for expert guidance.
- Has been exercising, but is not getting the results they want or deserve.
If this sounds like a program you want to try in 2025, Silver Stars is making it easy for you to get started:
Offer: You can now try three sessions of their Fit For Life Small Group program for $47. This offer is only as space permits. Sessions max out at 6 people.
New Year’s Bonus Offer: Schedule your free consultation/strategy session before February 18th and receive 50% off your first month, one Free massage & a free digital copy of our award-winning fitness book, Fitness For Real Life: The 8 Keys to a Strong, Powerful & Youthful Body!
- P.S. Silver Stars’ other services include: Private Training, Nutrition Coaching, & Massage Therapy
To learn more or to schedule your consultation, contact us @ 646-573-9724, by email @ info@silverstarsfit.com or visit our website @silverstarsfit.com.
