Seniors Training
S.O.S. "Seniors of Strength" - Balance Bootcamp wants YOU!!!
Maintaining a high level of balance and mobility is essential to aging successfully. In addition to making it possible to perform basic activities of daily living easily, such as rising from a chair or climbing a flight of stairs, good balance is the foundation on which a healthy and active lifestyle is built. Impairments in any of the multiple systems that contribute to postural stability will not only limit the extent and type of physical activities pursued as we grow older, but ultimately may result in falls, leading to further restrictions in activity-based programs that specifically and systematically focus on improving the multiple dimensions of the balance system.
Balance and mobility disorders resulting in falls among the elderly population pose a serious public health problem in the United States. Costs associated with falls among the elderly are estimated to range from $75 billion to $100 billion. Coupling this statistic with the fact that adults over the age of 65 represent the fastest-growing population in the United States suggests an immediate need for activity programs specifically designed to reduce physical frailty and the rising incidence of falls among the older adult population.
Balance Bootcamp! is one of the first comprehensive and structured balance and mobility training program to address these needs and designed specifically for the "young at heart." Unlock the keys to maintaining your balance, strengthening your body, and improving upon your mobility!
During this 4 week Bootcamp you will:
1. Develop a complete understanding of balance and discover 3 main strategies to keeping you from a fall
2. Understand why your ankle mobility is so important to balance
3. Discover how Range of Motion and Flexibility play a huge part in postural control
4. Improve your muscle strength
5. Enhance the interaction between your visual and vestibular systems
6. Enjoy your friends in class settings, receive professional and caring instruction, and have fun doing it!
...and much more!
WHEN: Saturdays from 11:30 – 12:30 beginning September 13th
COST: $10 per person per week payable in advance for 4 weeks
AGE: The “Young at Heart” – Seniors and above
CONTACT: David Cummings, CPT4 with a special certification in Senior Fitness from the American Academy of Health and Fitness Institute |
