Introduction to Strength Training (50+)
Our physio led, 5 week Introduction to Strength Training Course. Designed to keep you functional and fit into those later years!
Are you over 50? Are daily activities seemingly harder than they used to be? Are you interested in strength training but just don't know where to start?
Our 5 week, Introduction to Strength Training course, led by senior physiotherapist; Liam Kelly, is designed to educate you on the benefits and basics of strength training, it's impact on age related conditions and provide you with the tools you need to safely and effectively start your strength training journey - helping you to maintain your independence as you inevitably get older!
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Highlights
- 1 hour
- In person
- Free parking
Refund Policy
Location
Bodytherapy UK - Physio clinic Bury
31 Market Street
Tottington BL8 4AA
How do you want to get there?
Agenda
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Week 1: Why strength training and functional strength is important.
- Why strength training and functional strength is important. - The effect of strength training on age related conditions, including osteoporosis, osteoarthritis and sarcopenia. - How to choose the correct weights, reps and sets for your programme. - The importance of warm-up, prep and bracing. Practical includes: warm up, prep, bracing, core activation and our first functional strength exercise - the Carry.