Balance For Boomers

Our Signature Senior Wellness Program

 

This 90-day program focuses on bringing alignment to each area of the body through functional movement, range of motion and balance. Using gradual progressive overload, each week the exercises will help to boost energy, improve circulation, flexibility, and relieve tension.

30-minute Sessions

  • Building muscular endurance using body weight, and light dumbbells) – Weeks 1-12 = 2x/week

  • Range of motion, flexibility, and balance - Weeks 1-6 1x/week, Weeks 7-12 = 2x/week

Strength Strengthen the muscles, bones, and connective tissue for Eight (8) basic exercises targeting major muscle groups (lower body, chest and back.Three (3) Abdominal exercises.One set of 16 reps of each exercise progressing to three sets.Train b…

Strength

Strengthen the muscles, bones, and connective tissue for

  • Eight (8) basic exercises targeting major muscle groups (lower body, chest and back.

  • Three (3) Abdominal exercises.

  • One set of 16 reps of each exercise progressing to three sets.

  • Train basic 8 two (2x) times per week non-consecutive days.

  • Work each exercise through its full range of motion using good form.

  • Drink water, pause tape to rest if necessary and STOP if pain occurs.

This whole program is my journey and no one else’s and there is no competition or comparison.  It is all about You!  Don’t worry about the time or being able to commit. I am telling you it becomes habit forming.  And I feel accomplished and good about me.  I’m not a beach babe but at least I will be able to walk to the beach and carry my own bag!

Patricia A. Wetherbee, Clerk of Court, Crawford County Judicial Center

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You feel the benefits of Marlene’s tutelage starting at the first session and the blessings abound as you gain strength, flexibility, and energy you didn’t know you had within you. 

Katya Hill Ph.D., CCC-SLP, President and Executive Director, Associate Professor of University of Pittsburgh

The Balance for Boomers program not only improved my physical strength and flexibility but improved my overall wellness.   The workout exercises began at the appropriate level of difficulty and progressed gradually to a comfortable yet demanding point that indicated growth.  I can now walk without limping or feeling discomfort.  I have gained confidence and have overcome the” fear of falling”. The strength I have gained helps me in preforming daily activities.  The friendly coaching has contributed to my success in completing the workouts. The journaling has made me aware of the benefits of setting goals, reflecting and enjoying success.

Jean  Young, retired, Age 77 

Stretch

Stretching, flexibility, agility, and balance for overall wellness.

  • Stretch within your range of motion. Point of discomfort.

  • Do static stretches with a focus on tight areas holding 10-20 seconds.

  • Stretching one (1) day a week progressing to two (2) days.

  • Stretch a minimum of two days with some stretching every day.

  • Work through the range of motion of each stretch using good form.

  • Drink water, pause tape to rest if necessary and STOP if pain occurs.