Yes, at RAPID we have created a Master's Class for over 55's to strength train and exercise in a safe environment. The class is physiotherapist-led and involved progressive resistance training. Many of our members have Osteopenia and Osteoporosis and report having more energy, more strength and more confidence since joining the class. If you are looking for an Exercise Class for Older Adults in Dublin we are here to help!

Weight Bearing Exercise is the #1 type of exercise for Osteopenia. Only when we use our bones and load them do they maintain and build more bone, not when we rest. Resistance training is the easiest and safest form of weight bearing exercise.

Whilst aerobic exercise such as walking, cycling and swimming are great for our heart and lungs, they do not particularly challenge our bones or our muscles. Resistance training is vital in the treatment and prevention of Osteopenia.

Deadlifts, Squats, Step Ups, Farmers Carrys, Push Ups, Overhead Presses - these are just some of the many exercises which can help challenge our bone and our muscle. Impact activities such as tennis, running, skipping, weightlifting, can also help us to strengthen our bones and prevent.

Yes, at RAPID we have created a Master's Class for over 55's to strength train and exercise in a safe environment. The class is physiotherapist-led and involves progressive resistance training. Many of our members have Osteopenia and Osteoporosis and report having more energy, more strength and more confidence since joining the class. If you are looking for an Exercise Class for Older Adults in Dublin we are here to help! 

Exercise, and particularly resistance training and impact exercise, are the key to promote bone maintenance and new bone formation. This is how physiotherapy can help with Osteopenia treatment and management. By finding the correct resistance exercises for you and by showing you exactly how to complete and progress them. Furthermore, physiotherapy can help improve muscle strength, balance and co-ordination, all of which can decrease your risk of falls and fracture.

As we say at our RAPID Master's Program - Use It Or Lose It!

Thankfully, no, you are not too old to build muscle! Your body remains adaptable to training no matter what age you are. Through consistent resistance training you can continue to build strength and muscle as you age.

Even if you have had previous injuries, surgeries or medical conditions, you can still gain muscle and reap the benefits of resistance training as you get older.

The best exercises for older adults are no different than the best exercises for younger adults - they just need to be tailored to the specific person's ability.

Compound movements such as squats, deadlifts, push ups, pull downs, calf raises and farmer's carries make up the core exercises of our Master's Program.

We tailor the exact variation of these exercises to each individual in the class. Our goal is always to find exercises that you can do confidently and progress over time. We are used to teaching complete beginners in their 60s and 70s who do resistance train.

Of course! Our Master's Program is our exercise class for over 60s. We have men and women in their 60s exercising 2-3 days per week each, building strength, building muscle and building confidence.

We have men and women in their 60s, 70s and 80s who are members here and regularly take part in our class which is led by a physiotherapist and tailored to their own specific abilities and previous injuries.

We believe that exercise is important for everyone, especially as we age. As we say in the Master's Program - Use It Or Lose It!

Yes, of course. We are used to members joining with no gym experience. It is our job to walk you through every exercise and teach you how to do it correctly. We will go at the right pace for you and ensure that we don't try and do too much too soon. Lots of our members now love the gym, have seen massive progress and now wouldn't miss a session, despite having had no previous experience prior to joining the Master's Program.

The American College of Sports and Exercise Medicine (ACSM) recommends that older adults engage in resistance training exercise twice per week.

Our members can attend up to 3 classes a week in the Master's Program. But as long as you can attend at least two classes you will see huge benefits and meet the recommended levels. 

As per the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), older adults are recommended to engage in aerobic exercise at least 5 days a week. This can include walking, cycling, swimming, rowing, golf, tennis, gardening etc.

They are also recommended to engage in resistance training exercise at least twice per week. This should involve 8-10 exercises involving major muscle groups such as squats, deadlifts, push ups, pull downs, rows etc. Here in the Master's Program we focus mainly on the resistance training requirements and our members more than meet these.