Live Well, Live Long : Physical Activity for Older Adults: Exercise for Life!

Live Well, Live Long

Live Well, Live Long

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Exercise for Life! A Physical Activity Program for Older Adults

Introduction
Three editions of the Exercise for Life! Program

Facilitator's Guide to Exercise for Life! A Physical Activity Program for Older Adults

Welcome to Exercise for Life! A Physical Activity Program for Older Adults

Are You the Facilitator?

Getting Started

Step 1: Doing the Warm Up

Step 2: Good Sitting Position

Step 3: Breathing

Step 4: Strength Exercises

Step 5: Stretching Exercises

Step 6: Balance Exercises

Step 7: Talk for a Few Minutes about Building Endurance

Step 8: Congratulations!

Step 9: How Does Everyone Feel?

After the First Session…

What to Do if Participants Ask You If It's Safe for Them to Be Physically Active

Tips for Working with Older Adults in Physical Activity Programs

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