“Excellent instructors – they make exercising so much fun for people at all levels and ages. Highly recommended especially if (like me!) you are not a “gym person”.
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“SARCOPENIA IS A LOSS OF MUSCLE SIZE, STRENGTH, AND FUNCTION AS WE AGE”
As we get older we often see people doing less activity and not managing as well as they used to in everyday activity. What if i told you, there is a way to stay active and keep doing the things you love. What if i told you, there is a way to keep yourself healthier and less at risk of chronic illness? What if I told you there is a way of keeping your independence and have a lower risk of falls and the broken bones that can be associated with them? What if I told you there is a way to reduce muscle pain from every day activity??
Most people would jump at this and we have an evidence based answer at SPARC Greystones!
****due to phenomenal interest Registration is now closed for our free class,
If you are interested in this class for a small fee (circa €90 for 10weeks), please sign up below and we may run it outside the HSE class if numbers are sufficient. ` *****
watch the latest class here
What do you Get?
10 Week Strengthening Exercise Class
● Chartered physiotherapist led group exercise class x2 per week to focus on strengthening all major muscle groups. the sessions will be on:
CLASS TIMES
tuesday: VIRTUAL Class 1100
thursday: rathfarnham 1030 / greystones 1030
thursday: SANDYFORD 1100
● Exercises will help to improve ease with everyday movements such as using stairs, rising from a chair and getting up from the floor.
● A home exercise programme will also be devised for all participants
● Strength improvement will be measured before and after the 10 week programme
● 10 Week Programme: Currently Enrolling
You can sign up by filling in this form below. Please note if this is your first time to SPARC, we will ask you to come for a pre-assessment with one of our physio team to assess your suitability for the group.
These classes are free for the duration of the block
INTRODUCING ‘SPARC: MUSCLE MATTERS’
10 Week Programme: Currently Enrolling - Sign up below
We are delighted to work with the HSE, Ballyboden St Endas and some of our local GP's to deliver this programme for older adults in Rathfarnham-Knocklyon, Sandyford and Greystones and the surrounding area. SPARC:Muscle Matters is a 10 week strength and balance programme to improve the muscle and bone health of the community in Rathfarnham-Knocklyon, Sandyford, Greystones and surrounding area. We are really excited to be bringing this programme to the area and more importantly to the older adults in our local community.
The programme is fully led by our chartered physiotherapist Alex Hassett who has a huge interest in this area. We are using evidence based research to deliver an effective programme for participants. We will also be tracking your individual progress throughout the programme to show you how you are improving and to ensure we are continually addressing individual issues you may have.
The programme will be tailored to individuals with various levels within each exercise group to ensure everyone is catered for.
The programme is open to everyone over 65. Class timetables will be released prior to the start of the next block and following a short initial screen the groupings for the class will be decided. Currently we are possibly looking at both male & female programmes .
“I am so enjoying going to Muscle Matters classes with Alex and his team – who are teaching us the importance of strength and balance exercises and weight lifting that I’d never thought I could do or how beneficial they are. Feel lucky to be part of this group.
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— Marguerite Briggs
“I am so enjoying going to Muscle Matters classes with Alex and his team – who are teaching us the importance of strength and balance exercises and weight lifting that I’d never thought I could do or how beneficial they are. Feel lucky to be part of this group.
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Sarcopenia: What adds to the risk?
Increasing age
“Over the age of 50 we can lose 1- 2 % of muscle size each year!”
Prolonged bed rest
Not exercising or moving enough
Not eating correctly
What are the benefits of strength training?
• Improved muscle strength
• Reduced risk of chronic illnesses
• Improved mobility and ease of movement
• Reduced risk of musculoskeletal pain
• Improved mood
Problems associated with Sarcopenia
Decreased strength resulting in
Loss of independence
Difficulty in doing your daily activities
Increased risk of falls