Senior Strength: Harnessing Gravity for Healthier Aging

Session Type:
Falls remain a significant threat to adults over 65, contributing to injury-related deaths. However, studies show that strength and balance programs can slash this risk by around 20% annually. Drawing from my extensive work in retirement villages, I’ve seen firsthand the transformative impact of prioritizing seniors’ health and well-being.

In this session, we’ll revolutionize the way we approach senior fitness by harnessing the power of functional strength with minimal equipment. Through engaging exercises tailored to enhance balance, strength, mobility, and hand-eye coordination, we’ll pave the way for seniors to achieve remarkable improvements in their overall quality of life.

Join me as we redefine fitness for seniors, unlocking the potential for increased mobility, pain-free functioning, and a renewed sense of vitality. Together, we’ll embark on a journey toward healthier, happier aging, where gravity becomes our greatest ally.

Learning Outcomes
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the significance of falls as a threat to seniors’ health and well-being.
• Learn about the effectiveness of strength and balance programs in reducing the risk of falls among seniors.
• Explore innovative approaches to senior fitness that prioritize gravity and minimal equipment.
• Acquire practical techniques and exercises tailored to enhance balance, strength, mobility, and hand-eye coordination in seniors.
• Develop strategies for implementing gravity-based fitness programs to unlock seniors’ potential for increased mobility, pain-free functioning, and vitality.

Presented By: Alice Moore

Time: 3.45pm
Date: 1/12/2024
CPD Points: 2