FOR THE LIFE YOU LOVE!
Personalized strength and fitness training for adults 65+ who want to stay active, independent, and confident. At Canadian Park Training, We help older adults build strength, improve balance, move with greater confidence, and maintain the physical ability to enjoy everyday life from walking Back Bay to traveling, playing with grandchildren, carrying groceries, and getting up and down with ease.
Staying Strong and Independent
Mobility
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Balance
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Functional Fitness
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Mobility 〰️ Balance 〰️ Functional Fitness 〰️
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER SHOULD BE YOUR STRONGEST
THE CANADIAN PARK APPROACH
WE DON'T TRAIN YOU LIKE A NUMBER Every person starts somewhere different. Some clients may already exercise regularly. Others may be returning to fitness after years away. Some may want to improve strength. Others may simply want to feel steadier walking around the city.
Your program starts where you are.
Romel was a godsend for my family, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. My elderly mother suffered temporary neuromuscular paralysis as a result of an autoimmune disease and lost basically all of her muscle as a result. The physical therapists who came to work with her would move her limbs, but seemed to otherwise write her off as a lost cause. As someone who was so independent and self-sufficient her whole life, my mother was depressed, demoralized and generally prickly/reactive with anyone who even tried to help her, making things even worse. Enter Romel. From the beginning his way of being with her was so kind and sensitive. He approached her gently and with such warmth and humor, paying real attention to her boundaries but also to where he could push and challenge her. His training took her from being entirely bedridden and barely able to move any part of her body to being up, able to use her arms and core strength and able to move herself around in a wheelchair. She's now regaining strength in her legs, and we can begin to see that she might even be able to stand and walk again. I recognize that my mom is an outlier case, but my feeling is that Romel should be able to corner the market on working with older clients who are wanting to preserve or even gain muscle strength, coordination and fitness as they age--but who need a trainer who will listen and really develop a program that suits the goals and temperament of the individual. I'd also say, adult children, consider hiring him for your aging parents to preserve their independence as long as possible. We are so grateful for Romel! Thank you!
-Kate Fleming
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Faq
Is Canadian Park Training appropriate for adults 65 and older?
Absolutely! Our senior training is designed specifically around the individual, not their age.Being 65, 70, or 80 doesn't tell us what someone can or cannot do. Two people of the same age can have completely different fitness levels, movement abilities, medical histories, and goals. Some of our clients are active and want to maintain their strength. Others may be returning to exercise after many years away. We start by understanding where you are today and then build from there.
What if I've never lifted weights before?
That's completely okay
Many people reach retirement without ever learning how to properly strength train. They may feel intimidated by the equipment, unsure about which exercises to perform, or worried about looking inexperienced in a gym. That's exactly where coaching can make a difference. We'll teach you the fundamentals, including how to move safely, how to use equipment, how to choose an appropriate amount of resistance, and how to perform exercises with proper technique. Over time, our goal is for you to become comfortable enough that you understand How to maintain your bodying feel confident in your new lifestyle
Can you train someone who has balance or mobility concerns?
Training can be adapted to meet different levels of mobility, balance, strength, and exercise experience.
Balance and mobility are important components of staying active as we age. Training may include exercises that develop lower body strength, stability, coordination, mobility, and confidence with everyday movement. We don't view limitations as a reason to stop moving. Instead, we look at how training can be appropriately modified. That might mean using support, changing an exercise, reducing the range of motion, adjusting resistance, slowing the movement down, or focusing on a different variation.The goal is appropriate challenges not unnecessary risk.
What if my parent has health conditions?
We want to know about them.
Many Older adults have health considerations that affect how they exercise, and those details are important when developing an appropriate training approach. Canadian Park Training is not a replacement for medical care, and we don't diagnose or treat medical conditions. Instead, we work within the information provided by the client and, when appropriate, their healthcare professionals. This allows us to make informed decisions Good coaching means knowing when to challenge someone and knowing when to modify the plan.
Can strength training really help me stay independent?
Strength is one important part of maintaining physical function as we age.
Think about the movements you perform every day:
Getting out of a chair. Climbing stairs. Carrying groceries. Picking up a suitcase Getting up from the floor. Opening a heavy door. Walking around a city while traveling. Playing with grandchildren.
These activities require strength, balance, coordination, and endurance. Training gives you an opportunity to practice and progressively develop those physical abilities. We're training so everyday life can feel easier.