Strength and Kinesiology

Strength and Kinesiology

Dr. Susan Bright and Austin Kao

This weekly re-occurring class guides you on how to safely build physical resiliency through a blend of education and movement-based sessions. Each 90-minute class consists of an active strengthening component with educational breaks to allow for adequate rest.

You will learn about the principles of resistance training and the keys to progressive loading to support healthy tissue adaptations. Class topics will vary each week on body segment and participant requests.

This class is targeted for all beginner, intermediate and advanced levels, those that wish to return to a fitness center and those who are managing a chronic musculoskeletal condition.

Exercise selection that is based on the latest evidence and strategies to modify these movements are chosen according to our participants conditions.

It is recommended to have the following:

• A sturdy chair
• Yoga mat for ground comfort
• Gather any and all resistance bands & weights available

• A safe space for exercising