Harold Sanco weighs in on being physically fit at any age

By Aleisha Robinson AFRO Internarobinson@afro.comAs the population ages, it becomes increasingly important for senior citizens to maintain good physical health.& According to the Population Reference Bureau, an organization that works with the U.S. Census Bureau to provide nonpartisan research data, “the number of Americans ages 65 and older is projected to increase from 58 million in 2022 to 82 million by 2050–a 47 percent increase– and the 65-and-older age group’s share of the total population is projected to rise from 17 percent to 23 percent.”Harold Sanco, a professional fitness coach, offers recommendations for senior citizens looking to get healthy and stay fit in their golden years. Credit: Photo courtesy of Harold SancoHarold Sanco, a 62-year-old professional fitness coach from Washington, D.C., sat down for an interview with the AFRO to discuss how senior citizens can improve their physical fitness. Sanco has been a professional trainer since 1989. He shared dietary recommendations, suggested good exercises for seniors and precautions to take.& & AFRO: What exercises are most beneficial for seniors and how would you modify those activities to accommodate for age?Harold Sanco: For seniors, activity should be something that they enjoy and have access to. It doesn’t have to be very...