What are some special conditions to be considered specifically with regard to seniors as fitness clients?
a. degeneration limiting functional ability, coordination, bone mineral density and connective tissue elasticity
b. sweat rate, tendency to fatigue from short periods of high intensity and loses tolerance for weather extremes
c. diminished ability to perform functionally, de-conditioned core musculature and poor balance
d. decreased circulation to distal limb and increased sensitivity to overuse of energy stores
Answer: a. degeneration limiting functional ability, coordination, bone mineral density and connective tissue elasticity
Degeneration limiting functional ability, coordination, bone mineral density and connective tissue elasticity are some special conditions to be considered specifically with regard to seniors as fitness clients. The other factors apply to other special populations.