06/03/2026
Wednesday Wellness Word : Today’s word is STRENGTH.
A natural process of aging is the loss of skeletal muscle mass, a process called sarcopenia. It typically begins more slowly around age 30, but often accelerates after age 60. Unchecked, this process can slowly reduce our overall strength which then can show up in things like having more difficulty rising from a chair, climbing stairs, carrying groceries and opening containers or decreased walking speed, loss of stamina and feeling unsteady on our feet.
Strength training just 2-3 times a week is shown to build muscle and improve movement issues caused by weakness. Good nutrition is also important for providing the building blocks our muscles need for optimum wellness.
At Ally, we offer strength training along with other pillars of wellness as part of all of our weekly classes. We also offer individualized assessments to identify problem areas that may be small now, but if left unchecked can make a big difference in our overall fitness and independence in the long run. Reach out if you want to know more about these things, but no matter what, keep your STRENGTH!