Description
Learn & practice easy movements to improve balance and reduce risk of falling. Emphasis is on posture, balance, muscle relaxation & breathing. Staying physically active is critical to slowing the aging process and staying healthy. However, while cardio training offers incredible benefits, it is not the only form of exercise you need to engage in as you get older. The loss of muscle tissue due to aging can affect older adults’ ability to perform many routine activities and lead an independent lifestyle. Fortunately, regular strength training — also called resistance training and weightlifting — can help prevent or reverse muscle loss. When strength training, you use your own body weight or various tools, such as home made weights and resistance bands, for resistance to build muscle, strength, and endurance. The class includes Stretching and inquiry at the end.
Strength training can help:
- Maintain muscle tissue and strength
- Contribute to better balance and coordination, and reduce the risk of falls
- Preserve bone density and reduce the risk of osteoporosis
- Improve sleep and reduce depression
- Help with fat loss
