Training Program for Visually Impaired, Obese Client

Training Program for Visually Impaired, Obese Client
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Training Program for Visually Impaired, Obese Client
Chronic obesity is a serious global issue that has grabbed the attention of the public due to its associated health complication. Obesity is characterized by excessive body fat and a high body mass index (BMI). Individuals are considered to be obese if they have a BMI greater or equal to 30 (Anand, Makwana, & Sharma, 2019). Obesity has been linked to several health complications including cardiovascular diseases and diabetes, among others. Maintaining a healthy percentage of body fat is crucial and as indicated by Anand, Makwana, and Sharma (2019), regaining weight is common for obese individuals and it is important to have a regular and safe exercise routine specifically designed to ensure they maintain safe body weight. More than often, obesity hinders the physical activity of individuals and most obese individuals lead a sedentary life. This further deteriorates their condition and exposes them to an array of diseases. The hindrance to physical activity is even higher for obese individuals with visual impairment. As revealed by Malwina, Krzysztof, and Piotr (2015), visual impairment affects physical activity and raises concern on the safety of an exercise program. As a result, many visually impaired individuals stay away from any form of physical activity and are more likely to have higher obesity prevalence. A combination of obesity and visual impairment calls for a special training program. This paper outlines a training program design for a client, Jack, who is visually impaired and obese. Jack, aged 67, has a body fat percentage of 36 and a BMI of a little over 35. Jack will require a training program that will bring his body fats to a lower level.
Special Considerations
As revealed by Sweeting, Merom, Astuti, Antoun, Edwards, and Ding (2020), visually impaired individuals require physical activity as much as the general population because they all stand to benefit from exercise. Also, visually impaired individuals can engage in intense physical activity at moderate levels. However, physical activity among older, visually impaired adults should be performed at smaller doses (Sweeting, Merom, Astuti, Antoun, Edwards, & Ding, 2020). Therefore, the exercise program for Jack will be in lower doses than what would normally be given to younger adults. For instance, instead of performing exercises for 60 minutes, Jack will have a 40 minutes training exercise on any given day. Also, for people who are visually impaired but not totally blind, it is important to consider their physicians’ advice and medical opinion on the kind of exercise that best suits them. Specifically, it is crucial to consider whether certain exercises will degrade their sight or injure their eyes (Senior Fitness, n.d.). Other special considerations will involve adapting the training program to Jack’s specific needs. Also, his blood pressure should be checked regularly throughout the program to ensure that the eyes are not damaged further. To ensure that Jack is accommodated within the physical environment, I will provide him with audio materials which he can listen to help him with the exerci...