01:377:304 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Coronary Artery Disease, Cardiac Output, Osteoporosis
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Seniors should warm up for approximately 10-15 minute. For a cool down if your patients heart rate is too high get it down before they leave. Use of mets, 1 met equals a persons oxygen uptake at rest. Physicians prescribe exercise by met values for people in cardiac rehab programs . Use of hr- standard and karvonen method . 50%-85% intensity. Warm-up: 10-15 minutes, prepare body for movements in workout and continuous rhythmic movements. Cool down: 5-10 minutes, slowed down movements that allow hr to gradually decrease, intensive stretching. Essential programs for seniors: cardiovascular, strength, flexibility, balance and gait, dexterity. Exercise principles: individuality, overload, specificity, initial fitness level, progression, warm- Ken alan"s successful program: appropriate, comfortable and fun. Environmental conditions: temperatures do not exceed 85 or humidity over 60%, or extreme cold. Be careful of wind speeds and always be sure to hydrate in all weather conditions. Facilities and equipment: exercise room and dressing areas must be well lit.