Strength Training for Older Adults [F-25-40]
| Presenter: | Richard Bradshaw, Alexander Kodama |
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| Location: | Potsdam Town Hall - Community Room (18 Elm St.) |
| Additional Locations: | Bjorn Fitness Center (in Market Sq Mall, 22 Depot St.) |
| Classes: | 3 Sessions 1.5 hours |
| Dates: | Mon 10:00 AM 09/22, 09/29, 10/06 |
| Status: | Course Update: Course #40 was inadvertently left off of the paper calendars that were mailed to members in the registration packets (it was included on emailed calendars). |
Print Info
Being strong is an essential part of aging well. This seminar will explore the physical and psychological benefits of strength training, including increasing muscle mass and bone density, boosting mood, preventing injury, and improving brain health. Session 1: We will discuss the rationale for strength training and present evidence that strength training is appropriate for all older adults, regardless of their physical condition. Sessions 2 and 3: Participants will be introduced to various strength training exercises and equipment through practical demonstrations. This session will be held at Bjorn Fitness Center in Potsdam.
Richard Bradshaw, who retired in 2019 and now resides in Colton with his wife Kathleen Wallace, is a shapesmith at Bjorn Fitness, a substitute teacher and a presenter of SOAR courses. He has three grandchildren and enjoys hiking, teaching, and weight training. Richard attended a Starting Strength Camp: "The Self-Sufficient Lifter" in Wichita Falls, TX, and a strength training session in Detroit, MI, with Jonathan Sullivan, author of The Barbell Prescription: Strength Training for Life After 40. He has earned certificates of completion from Barbell Logic's Barbell Academy for coaches.
Alexander Kodama, the founder and owner of Bjorn Fitness in Potsdam, is dedicated to empowering his clients to live longer, healthier lives. Alexander holds prestigious certifications from StrongFirst, Flexible Steel, and the National Academy of Sports Medicine, underscoring his expertise in fitness and wellness.
Special Instructions:
The participants will attend only one of the two sessions at Bjorn Fitness, based on the session they sign up for on the first day of class (i.e. only 9/29 OR 10/06).
Directions, picture and map for the Bjorn Fitness Center are located on the SOAR website, under the tab "LOCATIONS."
This course was inadvertently left off the SOAR calendars that were included in the paper registration packets that were mailed to members (emailed calendars do list this course). Please add the three dates to your calendar.
Cap: 45