About this Course

Try Functional Strength for Older Adults during Try It Week! This program focuses on improving everyday activities by mimicking real world movements, strength, flexibility, balance, and mobility. Examples of functional exercises may include sit-to-stands for getting up from chairs, step-ups for climbing stairs, squats for general leg strength, and upper body strength moves such as rows to help with lifting and carrying. Functional fitness is particularly important for active older adults wishing to preserve function and maintain independence.