Owning a home gym and various types of exercise equipment may be a great choice for many seniors, but others may soon discover that an unused exercise machine makes a rather expensive coat rack and storage counter. Home gyms and exercise equipment can carry a heavy price tag, particularly if they are used improperly or are not well suited to a person’s physical needs.
According to the American Heart Association’s August 1, 2007 online document from Currents entitled “Physical Activity and Public Health in Older Adults: Recommendation from the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Heart Association,” “older Americans are the least physically active of any age group.” A sedentary lifestyle is associated with numerous health conditions, such as falls, functional limitations, stroke, osteoporosis, coronary artery disease, depression, and anxiety. Although a home gym has many advantages, including helping a senior to become more physically active, this home equipment might not be the best option to achieve a goal of better physical fitness in some seniors.
Who Should Avoid Purchasing a Home Gym?
People who might not benefit from a home gym include those who:
