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Gay Elliott
Gay Elliott
Gay Elliott has 30 years experience as a physical education teacher, fitness and aqua-fitness instructor and older adults exercise specialist. As owner of Aristo-Fit, she teaches over 200 older adults in her private weekly fitness classes, conducts European Adventure tours and presents internationally.
Sessions Presented by Gay Elliott
386: Older Adults: A Multitude of Modifications (WS / Group Exercise / Special Populations)
Presented By Gay Elliott
time block N - Friday, 4:40-6:30pm
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80% of people over 65 have at least one chronic disease. How do you modify the side plank to an individual with tendonitis in the shoulder? How do you incorporate cardiovascular conditioning into a program with students who have osteoarthritis in their knees? If you have students or clients with chronic conditions, then this workshop is for you! You will be shown a multitude of modifications for exercises that will keep the older population moving.
433: Pool Circuits for Older Adults (WS / Special Populations)
Presented By Gay Elliott
time block P - Saturday, 9:20-10:35am
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When working with older adults in the aquatic environment, it is our goal to keep it fun, simple and effective, while insuring their comfort in the pool. Circuit training is a great way to keep them moving and cognizant of their intensity. Come see how you can keep them engaged and energized while providing a workout that is safe and effective.
