Team Franciscan Center: Advice from Anna-Bridgette

Anna-Bridgette

Bones are living tissue. They are made of collagen and calcium phosphate. Collagen provides the frame, and calcium phosphate supplies the strength. While you are young, the bone renews itself to provide for growth and structural changes in your skeleton. As you age, the bone renewal process slows down. "Osteoporosis" is the term used to describe fragile bones that fracture or break easily. Regular weight-bearing or resistance exercise helps your body maintain bone mass and help prevent osteoporosis.  I recommend the following classes:

Weightlifting:

This class offers circuit weight training followed by gentle stretching. Our trainers will help you design a library of fitness tools using free-weights or machine-based resistant systems. Offered Thursdays at 1:00 pm.

Kettlebells:

Kettlebells are the ultimate training tool for all-around fitness and development.  They combine cardiovascular, strength and flexibility training. This class will target all core areas. Offered Mondays at 1:00 pm