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- Dr. Karl Knopf, or Dr. Karl, as his students used to call him, has been involved in the health and fitness of older adults and the disabled for over 40 years. During this time he has worked in almost every aspect of the industry, from personal training and therapy to consultation.
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consultant, author & retired professor. San Francisco Bay Area. 451 followers 441 connections. View mutual connections with Dr .Karl. Welcome back. author for Ulysses Press & director...
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Dr. Knopf was the founder and President of Fitness Educators of Older Adults for 15 years and he is currently on the Board of the Sit and Be Fit Organization. Knopf is also contributor to the International Sports Science Association courses on Fitness Therapy and Senior Fitness.
Author of Older Adult Fitness and Chronic Conditions Books at Ulysses Press. San Francisco Bay Area. 505 followers 445 connections. View mutual connections with Dr. Karl. Welcome back....
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- Identifying The Problem
- Never Too Late
- Exercise Benefits
- Designing A Fitness Program
- Cardiovascular Fitness
- Comprehensive Program Design
- Basic Activities
- Plan of Action
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Anyone, young or old, can experience frailty, which is the loss of some physical function and can result from various causes. Among the most common are a chronic medical condition; loss of a sensory system; changes in medical, mental/emotional, or functional fitness status; age-related muscle loss (sarcopenia); falls; or a sedentary lifestyle.(1,3,...
A recent study published in the Journal of Aging and Health showed that a group of octogenarians involved in a 16-week program of walking or resistance training could improve significantly in strength, flexibility, agility, and balance.(1,7)Of course, prevention is cheaper than treatment, so the intervention of a well-rounded fitness program should...
A review of the literature appears to prove that proper physical activity has broad and positive influences over many of the characteristics associated with normal aging. It could be said that everything that physically declines with age can be positively influenced with proper exercise.(4,8,9) We’re all familiar with normal aging, but healthful ag...
While it’s never too late to feel great, it’s best to start early. While this article attempts to show ways to intervene with a patient experiencing some level of frailty, the best solution is to encourage patients to engage in activities that help prevent it. It’s better to do a little bit of anything than a lot of nothing. Remind patients to star...
Aerobic simply means with oxygen. Most exercise physiologists use the example of anything you could do while holding your breath as anaerobic while the opposite characterizes aerobic exercise. Running a 100-yard dash could be called anaerobic and walking a mile aerobic. The goal of aerobic exercise is to improve the ability to move freely without b...
Attempting to include all of the aspects listed above would be ideal; no one element supersedes another. However, it’s often advisable to establish a baseline of patient stamina. A comprehensive exercise class can easily include each element. An example of such a class could include five to 10 minutes of warm-up moves, five to 10 minutes of upper a...
A sample exercise program to prevent and improve the status of frailty should include the following: • Range of motion/flexibility:Motion is lotion to stiff joints. A warm-up that addresses the major joints and helps prepare the body for physical activity should last between five and 15 minutes. Include gentle range-of-motion/flexibility activities...
There are not enough physical and occupational therapists nor insurance dollars available to provide all the functional fitness needs of this burgeoning group of older adults. We need to have a stable of well-trained fitness professionals prepared to serve the fitness requirements of today’s elders. The medical community needs to have confidence th...
The evidence is convincing that elders’ chronic illness is a powerful driver of medical costs. Research shows that a proactive lifestyle can lessen the challenges often seen in old age. Think of prevention as wholesale and treatment as retail in helping patients understand physical maintenance of their bodies. The goal is to inspire patients to be ...
Dr. Karl Knopf, or Dr. Karl, as his students used to call him, has been involved in the health and fitness of older adults and the disabled for over 40 years. During this time he has worked in almost every aspect of the industry, from personal training and therapy to consultation.
May 22, 2017 · On episode 257 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, we meet Dr. Karl Knopf and discuss his book Stretching for 50+.
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Karl is THE quintessential boomer. He has written the book on boomer and senior fitness as he has authored over 15 books, as well as numerous articles. In this interview Dr. Karl shares his views on fitness, fun, retirement and staying healthy, with a focus on us boomers.
