​What is the Empire Wellness Club?  It is a program for Adults 50+ who enjoy a group environment that allows you to connect with members of the community while also getting the benefits of exercise such as, improved strength, endurance, energy levels, prevent progression of osteoporosis and decrease blood pressure and cholesterol to name a few!

• This class is for Adults 50+
• Each sessions is 30 minutes long
• The sessions are 2x a week
• Sessions will be on Tuesday & Thursday at 12:30pm
• Exercises can be modified!  There will be several modifications (easier and harder for each exercises)
• This is not the same as PT! There is no hands on treatment with the Empire Wellness Club, this is a group exercise environment, not a 1 on 1 Physical Therapy session.
• You can still come if you are a patient!  Just with approval from your PT!
• You might be wondering do I still need PT?  If you are suffering with pain, limited mobility or a decrease in your active lifestyle then YES you need physical therapy!
• You can go through your insurance it just depends on what insurance you have

Text WELLNESSCLUB to 845-225-2000 to receive more information immediately
and claim one of the limited spots to the program.

​Exercise for those 50 and older is one of the most important things you can do for your health. Being physically active can improve your brain health, prevent progression or development of osteoporosis, increase strength, improve endurance, decrease the risk of disease and improve your ability to do everyday activities.
 
Here are 5 Benefits of an exercise program for those 50 and older 

• 1. Number 1, you can Prevent progression or development of osteoporosis 
  • Research shows that resistance exercise prevents the development and progression of osteoporosis by decreasing the rate of bone mineral density loss, which is how doctors measure bone strength
  • Bone strength decreases with age, but through exercise we can slow this process 
  • This will allow you to be better able to withstand a fall or other unexpected impact, such as in the case of a car accident 
• 2. The second benefit is Increased strength 
  • More strength Allows you to prolong your physical function level.
  • You can continue to participate in recreational physical activity like walking, hiking, and biking,
  • As well as you can maintain independence in the home, such as when performing housework like gardening with less fatigue and increased confidence as you age
• 3. The third benefit is Improved endurance
  • This allows you to continue to accomplish extended duration activities, as well as to be as productive throughout your day as you always have been
  • With increased endurance, you will be able to be more involved with your kids and grandkids with activities like going to the zoo or to the park without worry of needing to rest 
• 4. The fourth benefit is Decreased Risk for heart disease and stroke
  • Being active lowers blood pressure, and decreases risk for heart attacks and strokes
  • Being proactive and preventative for these conditions will allow you to go to the doctor's office with confidence, and be less dependent on medications, all the while putting your mind at ease about your heart health 
• 5.The last benefit is the social aspect of Community Involvement 
  • You will be able to build relationships with members of your community with the same interests as you that can become a part of your support system in your pursuit of a long healthful life
  • You can make new friends that keep you accountable for your good health, as you will keep them accountable for their good health

 

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​In this episode Tony is answering a question that was submitted.  The question was should you walk if you have low back pain?!  He is going to discuss 2 reasons why you should still walk with low back pain:

1.  Walking will stretch the muscles that are going to support your spine.  It is going to increase your stability and the movement of your spine so that you have a healthy spine. It will also increase the blood flow which will increase the oxygen that goes to your muscles around your spine!  Walking will increase the nutrients that are going to go to your spine to keep it healthy.  Increasing the blood flow from walking you are going to flush out any toxins that are going to be building up in the muscles surrounding your spine.  
2. Walking is going to increase the flexibility in your low back.  If you don’t walk you will become more stiff.  You will have increased pressure on your spine because your spine and muscles won't move as much.  The pressure will be very constant; it won't disperse the forces in your back at all.  Walking is good to reduce or maintain any kind of weight that you have.  It is good to keep your blood pressure under control, helps monitor or keep your cholesterol levels in check.

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