Decreases the Risk of Falls and Injuries
Strong, flexible muscles protect joints and ligaments and are less likely to result in injury during activities. Strong muscles are also responsible for fall reduction. Research has shown that 60-70% of balance problems are due to lower extremity weakness. For detailed information on Falls and Injury Prevention, please click here

Prevention & Management of many Chronic Diseases
Research and clinicial studies have shown that exercise is essential in controlling the effects of high blood pressure, heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, and parkinson's disease.

• Increased bone mineralization to help deter osteoporosis and risk of fractures.
• Improves blood circulation and our ability to use oxygen for energy.
• Helps decrease blood pressure and lower resting heart rate.
• Improves cholesterol Levels. It helps decrease total cholesterol levels and increase “good” cholesterol levels.
• Lowers insulin levels, therefore helps prevent or regulate diabetes.
• Improves immune System.
• Manages symptoms of menopause(such as hot flashes, sleeplessness and irritability).
• Promotes regular bowel habits.
• Helps manage glaucoma by reducing intraocular pressure.
• Releases heavy metals like cadmium, lead and nickel, pesticides and other toxic material through increased perspiration.
• May decrease risk of memory loss, dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

Increased Independence
Recent studies show that resistance training for people 65 and older can actually reverse important aging effects on skeletal muscles, to the point where they work genetically like those found in people much younger. The results were a 50% improvement in strength.

• Greater flexibility and muscle strength,
• Greater endurance. Increased energy. Inactivity contributes to fatigue

Improved Mood
Exercise reduces stress and tension, and encourages relaxation and decreases depression.

Enhances Weight Loss, Fat Loss, Improved Muscle Mass & Tone, And Increased Metabolism
Strength Training helps increase your metabolism because muscle uses more calories to maintain itself than fat. So the more muscle you have, the more calories you'll burn every day, not just when you are exercising. Your metabolism slows as you get older. This is primarily due to a decrease in muscle tissue. After the age of 30, your body gradually begins to lose it's muscle. If your activity level stays the same and the amount of calories you eat stay the same, you will still gain weight because your metabolism has slowed down. However, if you exercise with weights and do some type of aerobic activity on a regular basis, you probably won't notice much of a change in your metabolism as you age.

BEFORE BEGINNING ANY EXERCISE PROGRAM BE SURE TO CONSULT WITH YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL SUCH AS A PHYSIOTHERAPIST(PHYSICAL THERAPIST). THEY WILL PERFORM AN ASSESSMENT AND CAN PRESCRIBE A SPECIFIC PROGRAM FOR YOU.