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OLDER ADULT STRENGTH TRAINING

Growing Stronger

Growing Stronger is a strength training program for adults 55 years of age and older developed by Miriam Nelson, PhD, at the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University.

The program involves strength training exercises that have been shown to increase the strength of one’s muscles, maintain the integrity of one’s bones, and improve one’s balance, coordination, and mobility. In addition, strength training can help reduce the signs and symptoms of many chronic diseases and can help reduce older adults’ risk of falling.

Join friends in your community to become physically active! Participate in a 1-hour strength-training routine twice a week using hand weights and leg weights. Classes are FREE and are led by trained Growing Stronger Volunteer Leaders.

11 Convenient Locations Across Allegany County

Andover: Ambulance Bay
Monday & Wednesday                                  3:00-4:00p.m.

Belfast: Methodist Church
Tuesday & Thursday                                    9:00-10:00a.m.

Belmont: American Legion
​Tuesday & Thursday                                    9:30-10:30a.m.

Bolivar: Fire Hall
Monday & Wednesday                                 10:30-11:30a.m.

Cuba: AA Arnold Community Center
Monday & Thursday                                     10:30-11:30a.m.

Fillmore: Fire Hall
Monday & Thursday                                    10:30-11:30a.m.

Friendship: Island Park Community Center
Tuesday & Thursday                                    10:45-11:45a.m.

Wellsville 1: Grace United Church
Monday & Wednesday                                4:00-5:00p.m.

Wellsville 2: Brookside Wesleyan Church
Tuesday & Thursday                                    11:00a.m.-12:00p.m.

Whitesville: Fire Hall
Anticipated launch on Monday, November 21st
​More details coming soon!

Click here to view the Growing Stronger Brochure.

Am I Too Old Too Start?

You can never be too old to start! In Allegany County residents as old as 104 have achieved success from the program.  Participants have found with exercise, their pain decreases and their ability to perform daily activities has improved.

New Participants Welcome

New participants are always welcome to the FREE program. All new participants must complete a New Participant Registration Packet which includes the following documentation:
  • Participant Registration Form
  • Participant Consent Form
  • Physician Authorization Form
  • Participant Self-Assessment Form

All of the participant forms must be completed and returned to the site leader before you may begin participating in the Growing Stronger class. Please note, you must receive consent from your physician before you may begin the program.

Program Components

  • Daily Warm-Up / Cool Down Stretches
  • Strength-Training Exercises
  • Motivational Incentive Prizes
  • Annual Physical Fitness Assessment
  • Annual Participant Self-Assessment
  • Socialization and Fun
  • Education Program Opportunities
  • Invitation to the Annual Senior Gala

For further information, please contact Brayanna Ormsby at 585-593-5223, ext. 1010 or at Ormsbyb@ardentnetwork.org. 
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  • Home
    • Ardent In Action
    • About Us
    • Language Assistance Services
    • Board of Directors >
      • Board Portal
    • Meet the Team >
      • Join our Team
    • Our Mission, Vision, and Values
    • Affiliations
    • Financial Viablity
    • Ways to Help >
      • Volunteer Opportunities
      • Donate Today
      • Designated Gifts
    • Contact Us
  • Transportation
    • Bicycle Safety
    • CarFit >
      • CarFit Technician Training
    • Teen Driving Safety
    • Seat Belts Save Lives
    • Distracted Driving
    • Sharing the Roads in Amish Country
  • Mental Wellness
    • ROSE Program
    • Suicide Prevention >
      • Suicide Coalition
      • After a Suicide Loss
      • Learn the Facts
      • Community Resources
      • Resources for Schools
      • Education and Training >
        • Trainings >
          • safeTALK
          • ASIST
          • CONNECT
        • Youth Mental Health First Aid
      • Asking For Help
    • Trauma Informed Communities Throughout Allegany County
  • Children's Services
    • Every Bottom Covered
    • Child Passenger Safety Seat Program >
      • Car Seat Distribution Program
      • Monthly Fitting Station
      • Child Safety Seat Events
      • Child Passenger Safety Technician Training
    • Dolly Parton's Imagination Library >
      • Dolly Parton's Imagination Library June 2022 Activities
      • Dolly Parton's Imagination Library April 2022 Activities
      • Dolly Parton's Imagination Library March 2022 Activities
      • Dolly Parton's Imagination Library January 2022 Activities
      • Dolly Parton's Imagination Library October 2021 Activities
      • Dolly Parton's Imagination Library September 2021 Activities
      • Dolly Parton's Imagination Library August 2021 Activities
    • Help Me Grow
    • Southern Tier Child Advocacy Center
  • Age-Friendly
    • Building Age-Friendly Allegany County
    • Caregiver Support >
      • Powerful Tools for Caregivers
      • Forever Young
    • Senior Living Outreach Program
  • Health and Wellness
    • Falls Prevention Services >
      • Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention
      • Growing Stronger
      • A Matter of Balance >
        • A Matter of Balance: Community Classes
      • Home Safety
    • Self-Management Programs >
      • Diabetes Self-Management Program
      • Chronic Pain Self-Management Program
      • Living Healthy with Chronic Conditions
      • Diabetes Prevention Program
      • Walk With Ease
    • STAMP OUT Medication Misuse and Abuse >
      • Medication Therapy Management and Falls Risk Reducation Program
    • CPR/AED/Basic First Aid >
      • Understanding Stroke
      • Stop Smoking for a Better Heart
      • Blood Pressure Monitoring Locations
      • First Aid/AED/CPR Training Registration
      • Exercise for a Healthy Heart