There may be no one single training strategy that is more effective at retaining and enhancing physical abilities in older adults than power training. For over 20 years the research proving its effectiveness has continued to mount and it seems to be especially important for frail and pre-frail individuals. In this session we will briefly review the research on power training before exploring practical strategies that can be used by therapists and fitness professionals with clients ranging from frail to fit. Specific exercises and programming recommendations will be presented.
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Power Training: An Essential Strategy for ALL Older Adults
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Objectives
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1 - Recognize the critical role that muscle power plays in the maintenance of functional ability with advancing age
2 - Explain power training principles, exercises and programming for older adults of all functional ability levels
3 - Understand how to scale and modify exercises for those with chronic conditions
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About Cody Sipe
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Cody Sipe, PhD is a professor, researcher, entrepreneur, educator and thought leader with 25 years of experience in the field of healthy aging. He is the co-founder of FAI and serves as Associate Professor and Director of Clinical Research in the Doctoral Physical Therapy Program at Harding University. His global mission is to positively effect the lives of millions of older adults around the world by dispelling the many stereotypes of aging and helping trainers be as effective as possible with their clients.