Regarding the nutrition aspect: if I live live in a green state and offer online coaching to folks in other states, which law applies to the level of nutritional coaching I can provide?
That’s a really good question and as far as I know no professional organization has truly answered it thus far. I have always assumed that you go with the stricter laws. So if you’re client is in a red state then technically you probably shouldn’t do nutrition with them. That being said even if they were in a red or orange state you could still get them to food journal using an app like MyFitnessPal and you could still give them advice coming from another source like precision nutrition. These are all things to take into account.
Very well said. With over 10,000 lifetime sessions and most clients over 55. You hit the nail on the head. One thing I don’t push is nutrition. I ask what they’ve eaten. I try to push most of them to eat more because i find they under eat in my case. But yea you made me feel like im doing right. I’ve been training my clients forever and sometime we question weather we doing what’s best for them.
This was great! Exactly what I was looking for. I have 3 clients who are fall risk. I do a good bit of chair work and selectorized machines. I think you are right about the variety. I started to feel bad I didn’t have a lot different exercises, but most of them cannot even get on ground or hold balance for too long. It’s definitely better to be safe. Thank you so much!
Great Video 🎉 i work almost exclusively with women 50 +. These are all things I already do except for the food journaling. I will add that to my arsenal. Thanks for all your great content!
I work exclusively with adults over 55 and I'm in that category myself - I can tell you my folks HATE the terms "elderly" and "seniors". If I do have to categorize them (or myself), I use the term "active older adult".
I saw one of your early videos from around 5 years ago. You have come so far and gotten so good at doing videos! Not that your old one was bad, but like anything else, the more you do the better you get. Just like training, come to think of it.
Thank you! It’s definitely true, you get better at everything with practice. Making videos is definitely no exception to that! Thanks for noticing lol, it’s good to hear!
My workout plan for older clients is pretty similar compared to any other group. This video covers programming ruclips.net/video/CDDHlGRL3AI/видео.html Of course programming would look a little different for every individual person.
I call older clients (65+) geriatrics, bc I worked as physical therapist assistant in a skilled nursing facility/hospice/long term care facility and this is what the facility called them too.
I may do that in the future but truth be told I do the same assessment with my older clients and then just skip the portions that might not be safe for someone older. It always works out pretty well.
i'm a 64 year old who has the balance, lower body strength of a 70+ yo man...my proscribed 'pace elderplace' exercise program (once a week/fridays, isn't building any strength in me, but we look forward to it each friday as they give us a good meal for free...lynnwood, wa
Can you make video on how to program advance client training program because if he is already advance what we do to make him stay to us which excercise is suitable for him how to create phases eg ( hypertrophy phase , muscle endurance phase, strength phase and etc) what should we do if he wants fat loss as well as muscle gain
I may cover that at some point! Typically, I train advanced clients the same way that I train less advanced ones though. I just push the advanced ones harder and do more challenging variations on certain exercises.
Unfortunately, I don’t have any videos on that! I don’t cover classes on this channel. Just one-on-one training, and sometimes small group and online training.
How can I best search out specific restrictions on training clients on nutrition in Ohio? My background is a chef and I am now taking my ACE courses in personal training. I will have a lot to offer, but I fear I will be highly limited in what I can do.
I use the map provided by the American Nutrition Association. I’ll put the link below. theana.org/advocate Unfortunately, Ohio is a red state meaning you can’t technically do nutrition with clients there legally. There are potential ways around that though. I discuss some of that in this video here: ruclips.net/video/QxR9kL4MYU0/видео.html
Here’s a playlist covering a good number of special pops: ruclips.net/p/PL8u1BTeFRGHulNiokCB5V6PcgyooG1Bf_&si=Zn16ktR-ksTIiGfU I’m sure I’ll add to it more in 2025
Thank you so much for your videos, they are priceless. Quick question...do you ever work with insurance companies and if so, could you do a video on the process. I am a newly certified personal trainer and would like to work mostly with seniors. I am currently looking into Silver Sneakers and read that Medicare and other insurance companies may cover costs. I was just wondering how this works. 😊
Thanks for the kind words and support! I don’t work with insurance. It’s very hard to get coverage for any form of training, though probably not impossible. In my area silver sneakers only covers a very small amount, usually just a typical gym membership.
@@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation thank you for your comment, it is most appreciated. I began researching the use of insurance regarding personal training and the process seems a bit difficult. I truly enjoy working with seniors and feel that as we age, exercise becomes even more crucial. I was just looking for a way to help cut costs for the clients I serve. Thank you again for all your wonderful content!!!
Elderly over 80, seniors over 60, over 50’s over 50. I am a 70 year old personal trainer and I resent being called elderly so I never use it for my group.
I recently got an older gentleman to ask me for 1-on-1 sessions. He is 67 with a couple of health problems (arthritis, sciatica, bad shoulders, bad knees). He joined the gym because he realized that his health is declining rapidly and his doctor recommended he goes to a gym (on top of the physical therapy he has). He is totally motivated, but I am so afraid of walking him through a workout and he gets hurt. You mentioned pull/push exercises, which I have incorporated, but he has very limited movement/reach, meaning he can't lift his arms above his head and has little to no hand grip. What do you recommend I start him with? What warmups do you think will help with getting him used to these pull push movements? I have a lot of seated workouts, but I don't think I can get him to the floor to do anything floor wise.
I would work on a decent amount of pulling exercises and also strengthening in ways that will allow him to keep up with activities of daily living. For example, cable rows and band reverse flyes for strengthening the back, squats to a bench or box (to mimic getting up and down out of a chair) or lateral band walks to strengthen the glutes and hips and core exercises to keep his core strong/help him move with less pain.
This is great advice! Thank you. Just a quick question, I remember watching one of your videos and you mentioned that you are an exercise physiologist. Do you have your ACSM certification or was exercise physiology your BS degree? Thanks again!
I have a degree in exercise physiology and the certification through ACSM. I never went for the clinical exercise physiologist certification because I don’t work in a medical setting. I just have their basic exercise physiologist certification.
@@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation Oh okay. I was confused because I asked my professor what the difference between the ACSM EP and CEP was & he said they were both for clinical, but I just looked and the EP certification isn't for clinical. Thanks again!
Well in a way I think your professor was kind of right. You could still use the standard exercise physiologist certification in some clinical settings. I think it certainly depends on the setting though!
@@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation Oh ok thank you. I thought he meant hospital settings (like cardiac rehab), but I'm pretty sure you need the CEP and in most cases a master's for those settings. I'm just wondering, what made you get the certification?
Gotcha! I got the certification because I had to either get that one or the CSCS before graduating. They actually won’t give you the degree, where I went to school at least, unless you obtain one of those two degrees.
If someone is recording their calories with paper and pencil all that means is that they’re writing everything down and then calculating the calories themselves. If someone doesn’t want to use an app this is always an option.
Regarding the nutrition aspect: if I live live in a green state and offer online coaching to folks in other states, which law applies to the level of nutritional coaching I can provide?
That’s a really good question and as far as I know no professional organization has truly answered it thus far. I have always assumed that you go with the stricter laws. So if you’re client is in a red state then technically you probably shouldn’t do nutrition with them.
That being said even if they were in a red or orange state you could still get them to food journal using an app like MyFitnessPal and you could still give them advice coming from another source like precision nutrition. These are all things to take into account.
@@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation sweet thank you!
I’m having my first meeting with an older client in 10 minutes this video helped a lot to reaffirm what I already knew!
I’m glad you found it helpful!
Very well said. With over 10,000 lifetime sessions and most clients over 55. You hit the nail on the head. One thing I don’t push is nutrition. I ask what they’ve eaten. I try to push most of them to eat more because i find they under eat in my case. But yea you made me feel like im doing right. I’ve been training my clients forever and sometime we question weather we doing what’s best for them.
Glad you found the video reassuring! You’re right though: we always question everything!
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This was great! Exactly what I was looking for. I have 3 clients who are fall risk. I do a good bit of chair work and selectorized machines. I think you are right about the variety. I started to feel bad I didn’t have a lot different exercises, but most of them cannot even get on ground or hold balance for too long. It’s definitely better to be safe. Thank you so much!
It sounds like you’re doing the right thing! Keep up the good work!
Great Video 🎉 i work almost exclusively with women 50 +. These are all things I already do except for the food journaling. I will add that to my arsenal. Thanks for all your great content!
You’re very welcome!
I work exclusively with adults over 55 and I'm in that category myself - I can tell you my folks HATE the terms "elderly" and "seniors". If I do have to categorize them (or myself), I use the term "active older adult".
Good to know! I will keep that in mind!
good to know
Active aging
Thank you so much! This channel is extremely useful
You're very welcome!
I saw one of your early videos from around 5 years ago. You have come so far and gotten so good at doing videos! Not that your old one was bad, but like anything else, the more you do the better you get. Just like training, come to think of it.
Thank you! It’s definitely true, you get better at everything with practice. Making videos is definitely no exception to that! Thanks for noticing lol, it’s good to hear!
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I’m here nearly a year after you! Still great info, thank you
Hello from the UK again, great advice my friend!
Thank you! I really appreciate it!
kindly give us a detailed sample workout plan as well that would be great for us especially new trainers who does not have a lot of experience.
My workout plan for older clients is pretty similar compared to any other group. This video covers programming ruclips.net/video/CDDHlGRL3AI/видео.html
Of course programming would look a little different for every individual person.
Massive respect from Russia! You absolutely rock, ma man. Thx for sharing your experience and knowledge! Wish you nothing but success!
Thank you! I really appreciate the kind words and support!
I call older clients (65+) geriatrics, bc I worked as physical therapist assistant in a skilled nursing facility/hospice/long term care facility and this is what the facility called them too.
Good to know!
Good video. About to start with an older client. Thanks a lot
Thank you! I’m glad that you found it helpful!
Thanks for this so much because I’m currently doing my cert 3 in fitness and one of the units have to train older people
Of course! Good luck with your cert! We’re glad that you’re finding the content useful!
can you make a video showcasing a fitness assessment for the seniors please?
I may do that in the future but truth be told I do the same assessment with my older clients and then just skip the portions that might not be safe for someone older. It always works out pretty well.
Great video mate
I appreciate that!
thank you so much...
Of course!
Very helpful
Thanks!
Great Content!
Thank you! Much appreciated!
Very informative video there! 👍👍
Thank you! I appreciate that!
i'm a 64 year old who has the balance, lower body strength of a 70+ yo man...my proscribed 'pace elderplace' exercise program (once a week/fridays, isn't building any strength in me, but we look forward to it each friday as they give us a good meal for free...lynnwood, wa
It’s important to enjoy what you’re doing so I’m glad that you do!
Good Advice!
Thanks!
Woww!! This information is really helpful!👌 Do you have any video about programming for pregnant women?🤰 Thank you very much!!
Thank you! I don’t have one on pregnant women yet but I plan on covering the topic soon!
@@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation great and thanks for replying to my comment 😊👌
They are OG’s
Yes they are!
Can you make video on how to program advance client training program because if he is already advance what we do to make him stay to us which excercise is suitable for him how to create phases eg ( hypertrophy phase , muscle endurance phase, strength phase and etc) what should we do if he wants fat loss as well as muscle gain
I may cover that at some point! Typically, I train advanced clients the same way that I train less advanced ones though. I just push the advanced ones harder and do more challenging variations on certain exercises.
Would you recommend pull-ups/chin-ups using the assisted chin/dip machine if the machine is really high?
I like the assisted pull-up machine for many clients, but if you’re unsure that they’ll be able to safely do the move, it’s not worth it.
Do you have any videos on classes for elderly?
Unfortunately, I don’t have any videos on that! I don’t cover classes on this channel. Just one-on-one training, and sometimes small group and online training.
AOA- Active Older Adults 👍
That’s definitely a good option!
How can I best search out specific restrictions on training clients on nutrition in Ohio? My background is a chef and I am now taking my ACE courses in personal training. I will have a lot to offer, but I fear I will be highly limited in what I can do.
I use the map provided by the American Nutrition Association. I’ll put the link below.
theana.org/advocate
Unfortunately, Ohio is a red state meaning you can’t technically do nutrition with clients there legally. There are potential ways around that though.
I discuss some of that in this video here: ruclips.net/video/QxR9kL4MYU0/видео.html
I always say "aging population" or I'll use the tag line, "training for healthy aging"
That’s possibly the best response I’ve gotten to that question so far! Thanks for sharing!
Can you make some videos on special populations.
Here’s a playlist covering a good number of special pops: ruclips.net/p/PL8u1BTeFRGHulNiokCB5V6PcgyooG1Bf_&si=Zn16ktR-ksTIiGfU
I’m sure I’ll add to it more in 2025
whats a good nutrition cert you recommend or have taken? nice video!
Thanks! This certification is our recommended one for nutrition ruclips.net/video/gQ0r0Qgp6mg/видео.html
Help I work at L.A fitness and the don't use a parq for senior clients
Do they use any sort of health history form instead?
Thank you so much for your videos, they are priceless. Quick question...do you ever work with insurance companies and if so, could you do a video on the process. I am a newly certified personal trainer and would like to work mostly with seniors. I am currently looking into Silver Sneakers and read that Medicare and other insurance companies may cover costs. I was just wondering how this works. 😊
Thanks for the kind words and support! I don’t work with insurance. It’s very hard to get coverage for any form of training, though probably not impossible.
In my area silver sneakers only covers a very small amount, usually just a typical gym membership.
@@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation thank you for your comment, it is most appreciated. I began researching the use of insurance regarding personal training and the process seems a bit difficult. I truly enjoy working with seniors and feel that as we age, exercise becomes even more crucial. I was just looking for a way to help cut costs for the clients I serve. Thank you again for all your wonderful content!!!
Hey great content how long does it take u to put together a program, need a quick program frame hack thanks
Elderly over 80, seniors over 60, over 50’s over 50. I am a 70 year old personal trainer and I resent being called elderly so I never use it for my group.
I appreciate that feedback! Thanks for sharing!
I recently got an older gentleman to ask me for 1-on-1 sessions. He is 67 with a couple of health problems (arthritis, sciatica, bad shoulders, bad knees). He joined the gym because he realized that his health is declining rapidly and his doctor recommended he goes to a gym (on top of the physical therapy he has). He is totally motivated, but I am so afraid of walking him through a workout and he gets hurt. You mentioned pull/push exercises, which I have incorporated, but he has very limited movement/reach, meaning he can't lift his arms above his head and has little to no hand grip. What do you recommend I start him with? What warmups do you think will help with getting him used to these pull push movements? I have a lot of seated workouts, but I don't think I can get him to the floor to do anything floor wise.
I would work on a decent amount of pulling exercises and also strengthening in ways that will allow him to keep up with activities of daily living. For example, cable rows and band reverse flyes for strengthening the back, squats to a bench or box (to mimic getting up and down out of a chair) or lateral band walks to strengthen the glutes and hips and core exercises to keep his core strong/help him move with less pain.
This is great advice! Thank you. Just a quick question, I remember watching one of your videos and you mentioned that you are an exercise physiologist. Do you have your ACSM certification or was exercise physiology your BS degree? Thanks again!
I have a degree in exercise physiology and the certification through ACSM. I never went for the clinical exercise physiologist certification because I don’t work in a medical setting. I just have their basic exercise physiologist certification.
@@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation Oh okay. I was confused because I asked my professor what the difference between the ACSM EP and CEP was & he said they were both for clinical, but I just looked and the EP certification isn't for clinical. Thanks again!
Well in a way I think your professor was kind of right. You could still use the standard exercise physiologist certification in some clinical settings. I think it certainly depends on the setting though!
@@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation Oh ok thank you. I thought he meant hospital settings (like cardiac rehab), but I'm pretty sure you need the CEP and in most cases a master's for those settings. I'm just wondering, what made you get the certification?
Gotcha! I got the certification because I had to either get that one or the CSCS before graduating. They actually won’t give you the degree, where I went to school at least, unless you obtain one of those two degrees.
What's your client retention rate?
Depends on the time frame to some extent, but, it’s 90-something percent yearly.
The Wise ☀️🪄
Thank you! I appreciate that!
My client is 52and 50
I don’t think I would consider 50 and 52 older clients. You may have to adopt similar training styles for them if they have orthopedic issues though
in medical it’s older adult women/man
Thanks! That’s probably the best terminology
**Low mobility**?
What do you mean?
I refer to my older male clients as "geezer."
🤣
They don’t like being called seniors. “Active Agers” or “Older Adults”
Thanks! I appreciate the feedback!
My advice is get to the point and save the speech for the end
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The fermented, I'm sorry
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jeff how your older clients count calories with pencil?
If someone is recording their calories with paper and pencil all that means is that they’re writing everything down and then calculating the calories themselves.
If someone doesn’t want to use an app this is always an option.
@@SortaHealthyTrainerEducation thank you jeff you are best personal trainer on youtube
Mature or senior.
Ya those make sense!
I'm 70, call me a senior, not an old person!
Got it! Thank you for your reply!
Mature Aged
I like that! I appreciate the feedback!
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