Class description: Do you want to learn how to prevent injury in order to stay physically active and participate in the activities you love? Then this class is for you!
Injuries, aches and pains are prevalent amongst all age groups. Each year, more than 3.5 million injuries occur in ages 5-14 years old while playing a sport. A study conducted for the National Center for Health Statistics in 2019 demonstrated that 58.9% of adults aged 18 and older had experienced musculoskeletal pain in the past 3 months. Needless to say, pain and injuries are something that almost every individual will experience at some point in their life.
The good news? There are many things we can do as individuals to help prevent injury and to reduce pain so that we can continue a physically active lifestyle and participate in the sports, recreational activities and hobbies we enjoy.
This class will cover behaviors, exercises, and posture or ergonomic considerations to help you stay active and healthy. Are you a teenage athlete looking for tips for warm-ups, cool-downs, and strength and conditioning activities demonstrated to reduce risk of injury? Are you in your mid 30’s and work a desk job 40 hours a week but enjoy getting out to the mountains on weekends to recreate? Or are you in your 70’s and desire to keep your body feeling good while you garden or play with your grandchildren? This class will address topics that are engaging and relevant for your life.
