Stay Strong
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Based on the StrongWomen program developed by researchers at the John Hancock Center for Physical Activity and Nutrition at Tufts University, Stay Strong, Stay Healthy is a 10 week strength training program for older adults.
Why strength training?
One of the best ways to keep your body and mind functioning at its best is to exercise.
Participation in regular strengthening exercises will
help you to build muscle and increase bone density,
thereby helping to prevent frailty and osteoporosis.
What are the benefits of strength training?
Strength training can benefit you in many ways:
• Arthritis Relief
• Improve Balance
• Enhance Flexibility
• Strengthen Bones
• Weight Control
• Lifts Depression
• Stress Reduction
• Reduce Risks for Heart Disease
• Maintain Healthy Blood Sugar Levels
How does the Stay Strong Stay Healthy Program work?
The program’s goal is to improve health and quality
of life.
We will incorporate:
• warm-up exercises
• simple strengthening exercises, with or without
weights
• cool down stretches
Over ten weeks you will learn exercises to improve strength and balance.
After the ten weeks are over you can continue the simple strength training program in the comfort of your own home or with a group.
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