3.The old age may be an extraordinary period
- we need to permanently make them think about (and set forth) the benefits they are going to achieve after(or through) the permanent physical exercises. More precisely, we must not be pleased only with the fact that at the first meeting we have told the old about these benefits or that periodically we keep reminding them. We have to succeed in making them tell themselves or remember, at least once per day, with belief and concentration these benefits (the same way a believer says his prayer).
- at first we have to choose for them only the exercises and activities they like and if that is not possible we must make them enjoy our suggestions.
- we have to choose only the exercises and activities that the old can carry out safely (so that there does not exist the risk of their getting injured) and don’t make them anxious while exercising.
- the chosen activities should be easily accessible. Sometimes the finding of motivations is needed, such as:
- the identification/finding of a new partner, whom our subject should match concerning not only the progress in sport but other concerns too.
- the finding of a new way to pass the time easier while carrying out physical exercises such as: listening to music while jogging, watching TV while home-exercising (for ex. on an ergometric bicycle).
- the establishment of targets (objectives) that when achieved the old receive “rewards”.