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The Benefits of Strength Training as We Age

Did you know that as we age, our bodies naturally lose muscle mass?

This can ultimately lead to a lack of independence and a reduced quality of life. In fact, this age-related muscle loss specifically results in a number of age-related ailments, including a higher risk of falls, decreased bone density, reduced blood sugar tolerance, and a steady increase in body fat.

But we can do something about it! It is scientifically proven that no matter what our age or fitness level, consistently engaging in a strength training program will reverse age-related muscle loss and restore strength and functional abilities. Strength training has been shown to be one of the most significant factors in maintaining a high quality of life and independence as we age.

How can we safely and effectively incorporate this into our lives and routines and stick with it? Come learn ways to foster behavioral change and make exercise a habit, even in a virtual world.

Eric Levitan is the founder and CEO of Vivo. As he witnessed the decline of his parents’ quality of lives as they got older, he realized he wanted to better understand the aging process and help them. That’s why he started Vivo – to create awareness and a safe, engaging, and impactful program to guide older adults to a safer and healthier life.

Dr. Katie Starr, PhD, is Vivo’s Chief Scientific Officer and an Assistant Professor and scientist at the Duke University School of Medicine. She has worked with older adults at the world-renowned Cooper Wellness Center, founded by the “father” of aerobics, Kenneth H. Cooper.

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021, 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM

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This will be an online event hosted via Zoom Conferencing. You do not need a Zoom account but you will need to download and install the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device to join the event. Please email us at info@pennsvillage.org in advance if you need assistance installing the Zoom app. If you cannot join the event using your computer or mobile device and the Zoom app, you can join the event via teleconference and hear the audio portion. You will receive an email a day or so before the event with a link to the meeting, the Meeting ID, call-in telephone numbers and instructions for joining the meeting.

Please register on the Penn’s Village website, by emailing Info@pennsvillage.org, or calling 215-925-7333. This program is free of charge to our members and volunteer partners. Guests may attend up to three programs before being asked to join and/or volunteer with Penn’s Village.

Penn’s Village welcomes and actively encourages an inclusive and diverse community of members, staff, Board of Directors and volunteers. Inclusiveness and diversity mean welcoming all and excluding no one because of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, physical abilities, religious beliefs or political beliefs.

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