Stay Strong, Stay Healthy

Strength Training for Older Adults

Join us to build the strength you need to enjoy good health as you age. Stay Strong, Stay Healthy (SSSH) is an eight-week exercise program that incorporates the latest research to help you develop the fitness, flexibility and balance that will enable you to live independently longer. It is intended for 55-year-old or older participants.

In one hour-long courses that are held twice a week, trained instructors will lead you through a warm-up, easy-to-learn strength exercises and a cool-down. SSSH exercises are safe and effective, and we will provide weights for your use on-site. No need to wear special clothes — just comfortable, loose-fitting pants and shirt, along with sturdy, closed-toe walking shoes. You will find courses in familiar, nearby venues, such as senior centers or church halls.

After you have completed the course, we will provide you with a guide you can use to continue strength training in the comfort of your home.

Benefits of Stay Strong, Stay Healthy

Strength training:

• Increases muscle strength
• Improves balance
• Enhances flexibility
• Strengthens bones
• Relieves arthritis
• Helps control weight
• Lifts depression
• Reduces stress
• Reduces risks for heart disease