STRIVE

"Better Tomorrows"

"This program has saved my life! I started a year and a half ago, I was going downhill at age 79. Now I have muscles I didn't know I had- my balance is better and my endurance is better, I sleep better, I enjoy living better. I can't believe what a change has come about and I hope it continues. With all I have learned at these classes I know I'm going to have a happy and productive life again."
-Dorothy, 81 

"Before starting [this] exercise, I could not do my house work, yard work, now I can. I also can lift my portable TV, never could before."
-Hazel, 75 

"Thank you for providing this program. I believe it has added a new dimension to my life. It has put some bounce into my life and also helps my mental attitude."
-Lois, 75

STRIVE (Seniors Strength TRaining for Independence Vitality and Energy) is a fun, socially active, group strength training and wellness system, specifically designed for older adults. It was originally developed by Dr. Phillips, while a post-doctoral Fellow and research scientist at Stanford University School of Medicine, Center for Research in Disease Prevention, and he has continued to refine this over the last 10 years.

Conducted predominantly on strength training machines, STRIVE uniquely combines an ongoing, comprehensive wellness assessment with personalized, expert attention, from highly qualified professionals. This, in combination with proprietary, licensed teacher training and a ‘partner-based’ group set up, provides a safe and effective strengthening environment for a wide range of functional abilities.

The strong social and behavioral components embedded in STRIVE provides a sense of ‘community’ where conversations are conducted, new friends are made and experiences are shared. Participants attend not because they ‘should’ but because they want to. They attend 2-3 times per week, with each session typically lasting no more than 30-45 minutes.

Be strong for your health!

For more than a decade our STRIVE research has demonstrated not only that strength is the foundation of independence, mobility and quality of life for older adults, but it can also contribute to a reduction of risk and incidence of a variety of disabling diseases and health conditions. We have published a great deal of evidence on the functional benefits of STRIVE but there is much, much more!

The clinical and medical benefits to be gained from STRIVE include-

  • Strength to overcome Arthritis
  • Strength to keep you on your feet
  • Strength for stronger bones
  • Strength for watching your weight
  • Strength for controlling blood sugar
  • Strength for a healthy state of mind
  • Strength for a health heart

For more information on these clinical and medical benefits go to STRIVE Benefits

Check out the STRIVE Website

Check out the STRIVE Research

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