Learn to design and implement short, adaptable circuits that integrate physical balance exercises with cognitive challenges.  

You will learn:

• How to design and implement short, adaptable circuits that integrate physical balance exercises with cognitive challenges, aiming to enhance gait, mobility, and overall brain health in older adults.
• The class emphasizes dual-task training, where participants engage in physical movements while simultaneously performing cognitive tasks, reflecting real-life scenarios to improve functional independence.
• 2- to 5-minute circuits are tailored to accommodate various functional levels, ensuring that sessions are both effective and engaging for aging clients.​
• Principles of neuroplasticity and how targeted exercises can stimulate cognitive function.
• Practical tools to assess individual needs and progressions, enabling professionals to create personalized programs that address both physical and cognitive aspects of aging.
• How to deliver training sessions that support the holistic well-being of older adults.

What you'll get:

• Lifetime access to the live/recorded 90 minute session.  

 
Dr. Dan Ritchie is the co-founder and president of the Functional Aging Institute (FAI), an organization dedicated to training fitness professionals to work with older adults through evidence-based, functional training strategies. With over two decades of experience in the health and fitness industry, Dan is recognized as a leading authority in fitness for the aging population.

He holds a Ph.D. in Health and Kinesiology from Purdue University, where his doctoral research focused on functional performance in older adults. Dan has worked extensively with clients ranging from elite athletes to individuals with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and various musculoskeletal challenges. His mission is to empower fitness professionals with the tools and knowledge to help seniors live healthier, more active lives.

In addition to his role at FAI, Dan is a sought-after speaker, educator, and author. His work has influenced the development of functional training programs in gyms and clinics across the globe.

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