Scenario / Workout Plan

75 Yr old female

Bp: 165/92

FBG: 103

Mother died of cancer at 53

Does Not Exercise

BMI: 29 Waist Circumference:98cm

Smoked until 7 months ago

On beta blockers

risk factors: age, Bp Hypertensive, FBG, Waist Circumference, Does not exercise. they’re on beta blockers so we can assume they’ve already consulted a physician. If HPB is consistent then send them back

Give treadmill test to see max HR, try to avoid single muscle lifts like biceps curls. Do combo multi joint exercises

Aerobic: Walking in increments up to 30, 5 days a week. Resistance: Body weight. 2 days Chair taps- 2 sets 8 reps. Arm circles 2 sets 30 secs. Wall assisted calf raises 2 sets 8 reps Bend over row 2lbs 2 sets 8 reps. Cat Cow 2 sets 8 reps. Chair twists 2 sets 8 reps Flexibility 2 days a week. Sit and reach, Butterfly, Arm stretches. 15 seconds each