Strength Training for Older Adults Part 1: Lower Body Major Lifts

Course overview

As a person ages, there is a gradual decline in muscle mass, strength and power. Strength training is an important intervention for mitigating the decline in muscle mass allowing older adults to maintain physical function and independence. However, often strength training is under-dosed and underutilized. Barbell training and other forms of resistance provide opportunities to strengthen muscles in patterns similar to those used by individuals every day. This course will discuss how to teach, progress and modify a functional strength training program for the older adult.