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ToughAgers® Active Older Adult Fitness Video
Tough Agers LLC provides safe, functional fitness training in all planes of motion that supports active older adults' ability to thrive.
Online Training
Active older adults, sign up for online fitness training to receive a custom workout plan that is available on the Web, iPhone, & Android apps with workout logging and performance tracking benefits!
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Exercise anywhere & anytime with this active older adult On-Demand Workout Library on your Phone, Tablet, & Computer.
ToughAgers® Class for Active Older Adults
Check out this full ToughAgers® Class for active older adults, seniors, and those who want a lighter, functional workout.
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The 9-Week Study That Changed My Mind on Senior Fitness
Falls are the leading cause of injury in memory care — but what if the fix isn't more supervision, it's smarter exercise? On this episode of *Tips from Trestle*, host Aaron Fish sits down with fitness specialist Deborah Rothschild (ToughAgers LLC, Debra Does Fitness) live from the Eden Alternative International Conference to unpack the real science of dementia fall prevention. Deborah breaks down a landmark 9-week study comparing resistance training, aerobic exercise, and social visits in older adults with dementia — and reveals which group actually reversed cognitive decline. She explains how sensorial, short-term, long-term, and procedural memory each demand a different coaching approach, why she borrows Montessori teaching principles from her preschool days, and how music tied to a resident's "sticky years" can unlock movement when nothing else works. A must-listen for senior living operators, activity directors, and caregivers building safer, more effective memory care fitness programs.
SYNERGY Sessions: Fitness for Active Aging with Deborah Rothschild, M.S.
In this episode of SYNERGY Sessions: Aging Smarter in Silicon Valley, Tom Nelson speaks with Deborah Rothschild, MS, Senior Fitness Specialist and owner of ToughAgers LLC. They discuss how fitness can empower older adults to maintain strength, balance, and independence, even in the face of age-related challenges like sarcopenia, osteoporosis, dementia, and Parkinson’s. Deborah shares how personalized training, social connection, and evidence-based adaptations make fitness not only safe but effective for older adults. From neuromotor skills to emotional well-being, this conversation highlights the critical role fitness plays in aging well—and how fitness professionals must be equipped to serve this growing population with compassion and expertise. Takeaways: Deborah Rothschild is dedicated to empowering older adults through fitness. The ToughAgers program focuses on strength and resilience for older adults. Maintaining an active lifestyle is crucial to counteract the effects of aging. Neuromotor skills decline with age, affecting balance and reaction time. Sarcopenia leads to muscle loss starting at age 50. Exercise can significantly reduce the risk of falls in older adults. Personalized fitness programs are essential for older adults with special needs. Socialization enhances the overall well-being of older adults. Fitness professionals need to adapt exercises for various ability levels. Education and training for fitness instructors are vital for serving older adults.
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Neuromuscular Exercise
Neuromotor performance decreases with age. This decline may begin after age 30. It can worsen due to inactivity, deconditioning, musculoskeletal injury, and various neurological injuries and conditions.
The worsening of balance, reaction time, movement quality, and muscle strength are related to the increased risk of falls, disability, and poor quality of life. The good news is that the neuromuscular system can be trained.
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