Age Strong by Improving Strength & Balance!

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Looking for some accountability and coaching so you can stay consistent and improve your balance and strength? 

Here’s are our recommendations:

Strength Training Small Group Sessions

If you know you need to add strengthening into your exercise routine but are not quite sure what to do, how to do it or maybe you are just not motivated to do it on your own…our small group strength training sessions are for you!

Each session will use weights, resistance bands and body weight exercises to improve your strength and even help you increase bone density.  You’ll be able to start at your level and progress as you get stronger. No experience is needed.

Balance Small Group Sessions

Clients who attend this weekly session tell us they feel stronger and more confident in their ability to balance when life gives them a balance challenge! If you are finding your ability to maintain your balance is declining as you age…this weekly session is for you!

The entire session is done either seated in a chair or standing. Each session will include exercises to improve your overall strength, improve your flexibility and mobility, increase your core strength, increase strength and mobility in your feet and ankles and exercises that give you chance to safely practice your balance so you can improve it!

You’ll use weights and bands for strengthening exercises.    This session is safe and recommended for those with osteopenia and osteoporosis.

This weekly session is Thursday at 10 am.

On Demand Balance Classes 

(Same Great Instructor/Training – but you can take at home)

If you’re so busy you have trouble getting to the studio consistently – our on demand subscription for Balance & Mobility is just what you need! Get a variety of on demand videos focused on improving balance that you can exercise with as your schedule allows!   Only $19.99 per month!

Are your bones strong?

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Do you or someone you know have an osteoporosis or osteopenia diagnosis?  I often get asked about recommendations for those who have been diagnosed and I like to keep it simple and recommend these 3 things when it comes to your movement and training time:

1. Walk as much as you can. Walking is something that helps you build bone strength and muscle and is an easy thing you can add into your life just about anywhere!  Challenge yourself to increase your daily steps!

2. Add some sort of strength training into your life. There are lots of ways to add strength training into your life…lifting weights, body weight exercises, Pilates, and Yoga can all be great!    Find something you enjoy and add it in consistently.

3. Add some focused balance training into your life. Besides strengthening your muscles and improving your mobility, balance training specifically trains your body to improve your balance.  When your bones are not as strong as they could be, a fall can result in an injury like a broken bone that greatly diminishes your ability to navigate life. (i.e., It will sideline you for awhile,) By being proactive about your balance skills you can prevent falls and keep active, strong, independent and feeling great in your body!

Even if you don’t have an Osteoporosis or Osteopenia diagnosis….these 3 things are what I would recommend to EVERYONE as you age to keep your bones healthy and strong and to keep you active and moving well!

New Better Balance Small Group Session

If you are 50 or older I’m guesing you’ve found yourself thinking…oh, I should really work on my balance.  As we get older our balance can decline especially if we are not actively working on it.  Being able to balance is key to just navigating life and avoiding falls that could lead to injury.

We are sooo excited to welcome retired Physical therapist and Pilates instructor Mary Smith to our staff.  Mary is beyond excited to share her movement expertise with Rivercity Pilates as she starts teaching a Better Balance Small group session weekly.  Mary tells us that balance is something that she works on in her own body and she’s excited to help others create some consistent practice time in their lives because she knows how important it is!

Mary Smith, Instructor at Rivercity Pilates.

The Better Balance small group session will be held in our Inspire studio room and will be limited to 5 participants.  The entire session will be done either sitting in a chair or standing.

The class will focus on all the things that helps us improve balance.  Specifically you’ll work on building overall strength using hand weights and resistance bands, you’ll practice movements designed to improve mobility and flexibility, you’ll work on building core strength, you’ll work on strengthening your feet and ankles, and of course you’ll practice movements that specifically work on balance.  

Pricing for the Better Balance Small Group Sessions will be the same as our small group Pilates Mat sessions, Strength sessions and Yoga sessions.  This means if you have a Pilates Mat, Yoga or Strength package you can use those sessions for Better Balance Small group sessions.  

Pre Purchase a 5 package of Better Balance Small Group Session before May 1 and we’ll throw a sixth session in for free!  Click here to purchase!