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Special Considerations
Popluation Type | Special considerations |
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Youth (Prepubescent) | Buid a trusting, respectful relationship. Cartilage growth damage may occur but rare. Strength gains occur but no Hypertrophy. Begin with body weight, then progress to weight training. |
Older Adults | Men > 40 and women > 45 should obtain medical clearance. Longer warm up/ cool down. Heart rate closely monitored. Lighter weight for 10 - 15 reps. Hand weights and tubing are great for building bone mass. Find way to do things without gripping. |
Pre and Post Natal | Longer warm ups and cool downs. Educate on separation of abdominal wall, connective tissue laxity (less support around joints), avoid deep flexion or extension. Requires extra 300 k/cal/day. Core temp. < 39 c. No supine positions after 1st trimester. |
Special Adults | Educated yourself on needs, capacities & limitations of participant. See ability (not disability), never compromise safety, let individual set pace, encourage success & independance. |