64 yr old with arthritis in hips

[wesrman]

I have to write a program for a hypothetical 64 yr old female client with arthritis in her hips for my interview tomorrow.

Anyone have any info that may help me?

Thanks

[BendtheBar]

Does this hypothetical involve any specific goals....say weight loss? Or is it just general fitness and health - stay active sort of thing?

[wesrman]

Its a case study that asks me to plan a 60 minute workout plan for a woman who is a 64 year old retired nurse who has osteoarthritis in both hips. She walks 45 min every day and would love to be able to keep up with her 2 grandchildren. Her body fat is 32%. She also wants to look her best for her trip in 6 months.

I also need to identify 5 methods to build a client base as a personal trainer.


Ive found some decent info, but i find it hard too write a program without talking to the client and seeing/hearing what shes capable of.

I appreciate the help.

[wesrman]

Random thoughts.

Squats are prolly out.

Do i say leg extensions and curls? or is biking enough for her legs?

I WAS THINKING OF MAKING HER SWIM SINCE THIS PLACE HAS A POOL. Sorry for the caps im too lazy to erase it. :P

Maybe 20min weights, 20 mins cardio -swim/bike/walk 3 times a week plus walking the other days?

[BendtheBar]

I would probably keep her with isolations in the low body...extensions and curls. I don't see how the adding strength could be anything but a good thing, but I reserve the right to be wrong. Never had hip arthritis

I think I would keep her to machines so she minimizes down time and doesn't have to bend and fart around with free weights. Maybe a fullbody type circuit.

Just thinking out loud.

[wesrman]

Originally Posted by BendtheBar

I would probably keep her with isolations in the low body...extensions and curls. I don't see how the adding strength could be anything but a good thing, but I reserve the right to be wrong. Never had hip arthritis

I think I would keep her to machines so she minimizes down time and doesn't have to bend and fart around with free weights. Maybe a fullbody type circuit.

Just thinking out loud.

Nice! you echo my thoughts exactly. I had it as supersets thru the whole routine. something like this
leg ext
leg curl
push
pull
crunch
2 sets of each? 3 sets?
followed by 20 mins bike or swim

i am also thinking out loud and very much appreciaate your thoughts.

[wesrman]

it has to be 60 mins.

im also curious of your thoughts on how you would plan her weekly routine. i would guess 2-3 strength/cardio days and the rest walking?

[BendtheBar]

Originally Posted by wesrman

Nice! you echo my thoughts exactly. I had it as supersets thru the whole routine. something like this
leg ext
leg curl
push
pull
crunch
2 sets of each? 3 sets?
followed by 20 mins bike or swim

i am also thinking out loud and very much appreciaate your thoughts.

If she does multiple sets I would keep her at a station and do all sets before moving on.

I would try to give her exercises right out the gate that don't involve a lot of lying down. If you have upright machines for curls it would be nice.

Maybe I am being too gentle here.

You have an assisted dip machine? That might be a good press movement?

[wesrman]

Originally Posted by BendtheBar

If she does multiple sets I would keep her at a station and do all sets before moving on.

I would try to give her exercises right out the gate that don't involve a lot of lying down. If you have upright machines for curls it would be nice.

Maybe I am being too gentle here.

You have an assisted dip machine? That might be a good press movement?

IDK about a dip machine cuz ive never been in the gym lol. I was thinking of just writing in horizontal push, rather than a specfic exercise, an saying that we can use whatever "tool" the client feels most comfortable with. What do you think of that?

[wesrman]

Anyone have any ideas about the 5 methods of buiding clients?