At 82, Bob Bursach proves exercise is for everyone. He helps seniors build strength and improve their quality of life. A new study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal highlights the importance of doctors prescribing exercise to seniors, emphasizing its benefits in preventing chronic conditions and improving overall health.
Personal trainer Bob Bursach, 82, works with his client, Miriam Varadi during a fitness session in Toronto on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston
Physicians sometimes worry more about the risk of injury than the benefits of exercise for seniors with chronic conditions, who are considered frail or who might be at risk of falling, said lead author Dr. Jane Thornton, Canada Research Chair in Injury Prevention and Physical Activity for Health at Western University.
“Physical activity is a modifiable risk factor for more than 30 chronic conditions relevant to the older adult ,” their review said. Kinesiologists, physiotherapists and exercise scientists are all potentially good exercise supervisors, she said. Personal trainers may also be appropriate if they have the knowledge and training to recognize what symptoms to watch for if the exercise becomes problematic.
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