CLEARFIELD – Penn State Extension will offer an in-person and group-based strength-training program for inactive to moderately active adults aged 40 and older.
Called “LIFT,” which stands for Lifelong Improvements through Fitness Together, the program will take place Monday and Wednesday, Sep. 2, – Oct. 28, 2020 (5:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.) at the Clearfield County Career & Technical Center, 1620 River Rd., Clearfield.
Participation may result in improvements in functional fitness or the ability to perform activities of daily living with ease.
“LIFT” sessions are held twice a week for one hour over the course of eight weeks and include an active warmup, eight core strength-training exercises and a cool-down period. The program also encourages participants to increase their consumption of fruits and vegetables.
Strength training offers physical, mental and emotional benefits including increased muscle mass and strength; improved bone density; reduced risk for osteoporosis and related fractures; reduced risk of diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, depression and obesity; and improved self-confidence, sleep and vitality.
Penn State Extension in-person classes will follow CDC, Pennsylvania Department of Health and Penn State guidelines related to COVID-19 mitigation and safety. The classroom will be set up to maintain social distancing and all participants will be required to wear a mask during the class.
Prior to the start of the class, participants will be asked to review and acknowledge a series of questions related to mitigating the spread of COVID-19 as a condition of participation.
If there is potential risk to other participants, individuals will be asked to participate at another time and will receive a full refund.
Cost of the program is $60. Some insurance policies may reimburse participants with 80 percent or better attendance; those attending should check with their insurance provider for more information.
To register, visit extension.psu.edu/lift or call 877-345-0691.