Special Training Needs
Not everyone wants a personal trainer so that they can run a marathon or become the world’s strongest or fittest. Regular exercise can help the elderly and is also thought to help some long-term illnesses.

Senior Citizens
Avril regularly leads “Exercise for the Elderly” classes at Old Peoples’ Homes and Nursing Homes in Edinburgh and the Lothians. The intensity of the class can be anything from basic mobility of joints to lively exercise, depending on the age and fitness of the attendees. Even the most basic of exercise can make a huge difference to quality of life.

Avril can produce individual programmes to meet the needs of personal clients in the over 60’s age group, as well.

Diabetics
Regular exercise can, in some cases, improve insulin sensitivity meaning less medication may be required. It may also reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and can help in reducing body fat which in some cases is all the treatment type II diabetics need.

High Blood Pressure
Some cases of High Blood Pressure can be reduced by regular exercise.

Osteoporosis
A well-designed programme of resistance exercises can help to build bone density.