Stick to Fitness by Finding a Class Catered to Your Age Group
People. especially the elderly are more likely to engage in regular exercise if they are doing it with a group of people their same age.
Working out is something most of us should be doing more often, especially our older population. Side effects of non-active seniors include falls and social isolation. We have found benefits to working out with friends. Friends help keep you motivated and accountable allowing you a better chance at sticking with it, plus it's always nice to have a place and time to socialize while improving your physical health.
A study from the University of British Columbia finds that people have a tendency to stick with a group exercise program when they go with people their own age, gender doesn't seem to be a factor in attendance. The study followed 627 adults with an average age of 72 years for 12 weeks with an option to extend participation another 12 weeks. They were divided into three groups same age and gender, same age and any gender, any age and any gender. The first two groups were lead by an elderly instructor, and the third was lead by a YMCA instructor. They found the participants in the same age groups attended 9.5 more classes than those in a mixed age group. This information is major in helping people start and stick to a fitness routine, ultimately helping the quality of life in our elderly population. If you are having trouble finding motivation to workout this may be a new avenue to explore to aid your success.
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