Guy Andrews
About Guy Andrews
Guy is the Executive Director of Exercise ETC. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through NSCA, as well as a Senior Fitness Specialist and a Performance Enhancement Specialist, both through NASM. He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida, and holds multiple fitness certifications. A 35 year fitness industry veteran, Guy has worked with many population groups, but specializes in the older adult population. He has worked with seniors in a variety of environments including adult congregate living facilities, hospital-based wellness centers, municipal and community centers, and major health clubs. He currently teaches Brains & Balance Past 60™ programs for the City of Wilton Manors, Florida, and has conducted memory management programs to the residents at the Edgewater Assisted Living Community in Boca Raton, Florida.
Staying vertical: Group balance drills for active seniors
This interactive workshop will show you over a dozen unique balance drills that can be done anywhere with large groups or small -- with a minimal investment in specialized equipment.
Objectives:
1 - Define the three systems that maintain balance
2 - Describe conditions in the workout room that increase fall risk
3 - Explain how to set up a balance class that is challenging and has minimal risk
4 - List specific balance activities for specific functional needs.
