Practice Human
Learn more about these versatile tools for improving strength, power, mobility, coordination, and metabolic conditioning. This series is appropriate for those with some previous experience with weight training, and those who have worked with kettlebells a bit in the past and want to brush up on skills and receive fresh inspiration.
For women ages 65+ who want to feel more confident and capable in daily life and with more demanding physical activity. Appropriate for those with osteopenia, osteoporosis, knee arthritis, hip arthritis, post-menopause related joint pain, tendinopathy, or persistent low back pain. All classes are limited to only 5 participants and taught by Doctors of Physical Therapy.
Weight Lifting for Bone Density is designed for active New Yorkers who've been engaged in bodyweight modalities like walking, yoga, and Pilates for years to decades. We welcome those who are completely new to weight training, and those who already have a foundation in the basics and want more options and understanding of the rationale behind making various choices based on your specific goals. Our coaches draw from their personal, professional, and clinical experience working with common tendon and joint pain complaints in those who are nearing menopause, in peri-menopause, or post-menopausal.
This special topics series will introduce you to the deadlift (hip hinge) movement pattern, provide individualized variations to meet you where you are, and gradually progress you towards a skillful and confident barbell deadlift. The deadlift is a gold standard for heavy loading to build bone density in the hips and spine. No prior experience with weight lifting is required for this class series. Taught by Doctor of Physical Therapy, Caitlin Casella.
