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Provider: ACE - American Council On Exercise
Type: Online Course
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CEC Credits: ACE 0.2 CECs

As clients age, preserving muscle mass, mobility, and overall function becomes essential for maintaining independence and reducing injury risk. However, fitness professionals often face challenges in designing science-based programs that promote longevity. Adults begin to lose 3-8% of muscle mass per decade after age 30, with power declining at an even faster rate, contributing to increased fall risk and diminished quality of life (Janssen et al., 2002; Reid & Fielding, 2012).

This course, led by Jan Schroeder, PhD, offers an evidence-based framework for longevity training, combining strength, power, mobility and recovery. You’ll gain actionable insights to develop programs that support your clients’ long-term health and functionality. With the active aging market projected to reach $140.8 billion by 2028 (Grand View Research, 2021), this training equips you with essential tools to meet a growing demand.

Whether you work with older adults in group settings or through one-on-one sessions, this course provides the expertise needed to make a meaningful impact. 

Upon completion, you will be able to: 

  • Explain the foundational principles of longevity-focused training and their application to program design for aging clients.

  • Apply science-backed strategies that support the four pillars of longevity, strength, power, mobility, and recovery, to enhance functional movement and resilience.

  • Implement targeted mobility drills and power training techniques to improve flexibility, coordination, reaction time, and reduce fall risk.

  • Design a progressive Longevity Training System with built-in tools, templates, and scalable modifications to meet a range of client fitness levels while avoiding common programming pitfalls.