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are spin classes safe for seniors?
Sent to Health Experts July 25 04:10 PM

I'm asking because some of my senior student are interested.

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July 25 4:15 PM (5 minutes and 40 seconds later)
         
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to be completely correct and thorough all patients should have had a physical to clear them in the past 12 months from their dr. this goes especially for those over 65 and especially for vigorous acitivties like spin.

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July 25 4:20 PM (4 minutes and 11 seconds later)
         
Reply to Dr. Bush's Post: All of my students have to have their Dr. approval. What i would like to know is do you recomend spin for seniors?
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July 25 4:27 PM (7 minutes and 25 seconds later)
         
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Cycling (spinning) is an excellent NON-IMPACT form of exercise for older persons, IF CONDUCTED IN AGE APPROPRIATE MANNER - I would NOT recommend that they take a class with a bunch of exercise junkie 20 somethings, but in a class more tailored to their level of fitness it is a great idea.

Edited by Family Physician on July 25 2007 at 4:27 PM

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