“Burpees” or “Squat Thrusters” are simply to dangerous and not worth the risk to clients over the age of 70. The reward-to risk-ratio must be taken into account on all exercises, even for the young, but even more so with the elderly.
Barb (age 78) was kind enough to demonstrate the “burpee substitute” exercise I created for my older clients. This exercise can also be used as a modification for the “squat thruster” exercise.
Benefits for the elderly?
It protects the knees and low back by taking the explosiveness out of the exercise. By focusing on a clean range of motion, with slow methodical reps, the client feels safe and secure.
https://youtu.be/fr9cAUnR4Rs
Doug Holland Jr
