Week 10 Flashcards
WiseMoves services offered
-group exercise classes
-personal training (gym)
-in-home personal training
-virtual training
WiseMoves reason for creation
-improve quality of life
What comes with increased physical activity (medical)
-increased independence
-increased socialization
-decreased fall risk
-improved quality of life
-improved mental health
-improved mood
-strong bones and muscles
-improved cognitive function
-healthy appetite and digestion
-weight management
What comes with increased physical activity (non-medical)
-joy
-confidence
-peace
-strength
-optimism
-invigoration
-enthusiasm for life
-inspiration
-pride
-refreshed contentness
Effects of the pandemic
-returning to habits have been much slower
-social isolation
fear of getting sick
-lack of physical activity
-house bound
-high stress
-drastic change of lifestyle
Health teams involved
-neurologists
-massage therapists
-chiropractors
-dieticians etc
Main problem for this program
-not funded by insurance
Other barriers for this program
-older adults are on fixed incomes
-many other expenses
-many cant afford
-trainers need to make a living wage