I have created a dynamic educational workshop that not only keeps participants engaged but also entertained! I've updated my "Fall Prevention 101" workshop to include evidence-based balance exercises and research-based principles. I recently presented to a full house at the Robbie Waters Library in the Pocket area of Sacramento, CA.
The main objective of my educational workshop is to empower older adults to take responsibility for their safety and make changes when possible. There were over forty (40) people in attendance for my workshop at the library and nearly everyone in the audience was ready to begin balance training afterward! See my schedule!
I love it and I'm proud to announce that I have been invited to teach three Balance Training 101 classes at the Robbie Waters library! I've changed the content and usual programming of the FallProof™ program to offer the three following Saturday morning classes:
Robbie Waters Library
7335 Gloria Dr
Sacramento, CA 95831
1. Saturday, September 19. 9:00-10:30am
2. Saturday, September 26. 9:00-10:30am
3. Saturday, October 3. 9:00-10:30am
Classes are free and open to the first 20 sign-ups. You do not have to attend all three classes but it is recommended since I will be teaching ways to increase the challenge or make modifications to each exercise.
This is an amazing opportunity. Thank you to Robbie Waters Library for sponsoring this life changing balance training program! Call today to register: (916) 264-2700.
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Tuesday, August 11, 2015
Monday, May 5, 2014
Never too late to improve functional fitness
I just finished a FallProof™ balance training class at Pioneer Towers in downtown Sacramento. The small group of ladies were excited about improving their balance and they did just that! Every single person improved on the three Senior Fitness Tests associated with fall risk. And I mean they improved!
As part of my classes, I offer pre- and post-assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of the balance training classes I teach. I know the program works but I am continually collecting data in case Dr. Rose wants it for her FallProof™ program. Anyhow, I assess lower body strength, lower body flexibility and dynamic balance and agility or moving balance skills before and after attending the 8 sessions.
This class of 8 older women improved dramatically. My most improved student was 94 year-old, Eve. Yes, I said 94! She increased her lower body strength score by 4, improved her lower body flexibility 3.5 inches and was 2.3 seconds faster and much steadier in her moving balance. Remarkable! I am so proud of her!
She can now touch her toes, her legs are stronger and she is more stable when getting up and moving quickly. This collective data demonstrates that the program works when you work it. Eve and another student worked the exercises into their daily routine by meeting everyday at 4pm.
Another student who deserves huge kudos was 80 year-old Mary. On the first day of class, she had to use her hands to get up out of the chair. On the final day, she was able to do 9 perfect form chair stands WITHOUT using her hands! Yeah Mary! That makes a huge difference in the quality of her life. She is no longer embarrassed about getting up out of the chair. How did she do it? She practiced her homeplay exercises. She did the work.
Both Eve and Mary clearly show that it's not too late to improve your fitness. And men, this is not just for women. In my other class at Fremont Presbyterian, an 88-year old gentleman who is an active athlete, increased his lower body flexibility by 4 inches! HE CAN NOW TOUCH HIS TOES! Think about how great that is when getting dressed in the morning, not to mention how it improves your walking gait! Awesome job!
As part of my classes, I offer pre- and post-assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of the balance training classes I teach. I know the program works but I am continually collecting data in case Dr. Rose wants it for her FallProof™ program. Anyhow, I assess lower body strength, lower body flexibility and dynamic balance and agility or moving balance skills before and after attending the 8 sessions.
This class of 8 older women improved dramatically. My most improved student was 94 year-old, Eve. Yes, I said 94! She increased her lower body strength score by 4, improved her lower body flexibility 3.5 inches and was 2.3 seconds faster and much steadier in her moving balance. Remarkable! I am so proud of her!
She can now touch her toes, her legs are stronger and she is more stable when getting up and moving quickly. This collective data demonstrates that the program works when you work it. Eve and another student worked the exercises into their daily routine by meeting everyday at 4pm.
Another student who deserves huge kudos was 80 year-old Mary. On the first day of class, she had to use her hands to get up out of the chair. On the final day, she was able to do 9 perfect form chair stands WITHOUT using her hands! Yeah Mary! That makes a huge difference in the quality of her life. She is no longer embarrassed about getting up out of the chair. How did she do it? She practiced her homeplay exercises. She did the work.
Both Eve and Mary clearly show that it's not too late to improve your fitness. And men, this is not just for women. In my other class at Fremont Presbyterian, an 88-year old gentleman who is an active athlete, increased his lower body flexibility by 4 inches! HE CAN NOW TOUCH HIS TOES! Think about how great that is when getting dressed in the morning, not to mention how it improves your walking gait! Awesome job!
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