The Benefits of Resistance Training for Senior Citizens Aged 60 and Above

The Benefits of Resistance Training, is an infographic designed by the Nutrition and Exercise and Sport Sciences major students from the Department of Recreation, Exercise, and Sport Science, Western Colorado University, to educate and encourage Wellness Elevated clients, primarily senior citizens aged 60 and older living in Gunnison, Colorado. It aims to promote physical activity and highlight the importance of incorporating strength exercises into fitness routines in preventing aging-related health challenges such as reduced bone density and cardiovascular and metabolic-related diseases among this demographic. This educational material is a project deliverable in the Nutrition Education and Counseling Class (NTR 320). It aims to equip the students with High-Impact Practices, with emphasis on effective communication, cultural competence, information literacy, creativity, critical thinking, and collaborative learning. The Wellness Elevated program includes nutrition assessments, exercise, interventions, evaluations, and counseling for seniors with preexisting conditions, all conducted under faculty supervision.