Workouts for Everyone

INTRODUCTION

 I am not a scientist or doctor. The workouts for everyone information presented here is a combination of my own thoughts/beliefs/reading/experience. It is not to be taken as medical advice.

Before commencing any exercies, training or workout seek advice if

1. in doubt
2. suffering from any complications etc
3. under the care of a doctor or any medical professional

The decision whether to act on this information is ultimately your responsibility.

Much of the information on this site is applicable to any profile, regardless of age, gender and training experience.

I would suggest that anyone who decides to workout would like to

• look better through better body composition (body mass index, body fat etc)
• feel and be healthier
• possess the strength and fitness to easily deal with daily living (and probably more)

FACTORS RELEVANT IN
WORKOUTS FOR EVERYONE

When designing workout routines the same principles apply to everyone, with allowance being made for the individual's profile and starting point. Everyone needs to be capable of

• squatting down and raising themselves up again, often picking up objects in the process
• raising their arms and objects above their heads
• pulling items towards them or pushing  them away ( eg moving furniture)
• pulling themselves up on to objects / platforms
• moving around at more than walking pace

Often these tasks need to be done repeatedly. Examples of profiles which may inhibit such movements and tasks being completed are

• Senior Citizens - reduced activity and the effect of diet as years progress often reduces mobility, flexibility, strength and muscle mass. This increases the risk of accidents, falls etc which is often the first step to irreversible decline. Senior bodbuilding and  strength training for seniors are two approaches followed.
• Females - the strength difference between males and females is commonly used to advise the latter to follow easy and less effective workouts. This is not necessary.
• Juveniles - developing bodies and bone structures are cited as reasons for juveniles to refrain from strength and fitness programs. Provided sufficient time is given for bones, muscles, joints, tendons etc to adapt this is less of an issue.
• Overweight Individuals - the conventional advice for such people is to lose weight before undertaking strenous activity. I believe that a properly designed workout routine can greatly assist weight loss efforts (especially if the nutriton information on this site is used - with the caveat of first seeking medical advice).

WAYS WORKOUTS FOR EVERYONE
CAN BE SCALED FOR ABILITY

Everyone starting a program to improve fitness, muscle, strength, mobility etc should begin at a level which is less than they think they are capable of. This enables

• correct form and technique to be learned and used
• fitness, strength etc to be built safely and in a sustainable and ongoing way

In the long run this will produce better workout results.

The following methods can be used enable people to utilise the most effective exercises

1) Suspension Training - in its simplest guise this uses rope hung from an anchor point. The effective bodyweight / load and therefore effort required can be accommodated to a person's ability by

• altering the rope length
• the body's angle with the floor

The upside of using rope is its low cost. The downside is comfort. Suspension training equipment can be purchased which is both more comfortable to use and more easily adjusted for ability.

2) External Resistance

• Exercise / Resistance Bands
• Loose Weights - Barbells, Plates, Dumbells
• Machines

For the relative merits of each please see the WORKOUT EQUIPMENT section

CONCLUSION

The benefits of working out can and should be obtained by everyone.

Common to all people who workout, regardless of age, gender and experience are

• Objectives - health, fitness, strength, mobility etc
• Principles and types of workout routines - using exericses providing the most return for effort, correct technique to avoid injury and safe progression

The only difference is scaling the movements and exercises to

• allow performance of the workout program
• ensure safety
• correct range of motion etc.

Whatever a person's profile the secret to workouts for everyone is persistence and putting correct performance before the ego (i.e. sacrifice load / weight if necessary).

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Site under construction - apologies for any gaps or apparent inconsistencies. In time as more information is added the whole site should "hang together".

Initially the focus will be on general information which should assist with achieving results regardless of the approach you take in working out.

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