AN Power Session for 65+ (Level 1)

Workout
Mechanical
LLT
LMT
ULT
UMT
GPR
GAR
LPR
LAR
HISS
HIIT
SISS
SIIT

This level 1 or baseline/entry level power session is designed for the 65 and over population, or those who may share the same needs for various reasons. The general session objectives include fall prevention strategies, improvement in movement confidence and to enhance the ability to perform tasks and activities of daily life.
The session incorporates all unloaded drills, using only a step bench and a small Pilates ball (insignificant weight).

Warm-Up Blocks

Warmup Block
Horizontal Loading

ULT
Walk
Set Time
1 5m h:m:s
ULT
Prone Quad Front-to-Back Sway T1 HpDC
T1= Threshold 1
Set Reps Tempo
1 10 each side Controlled
UMT
Forefoot Mobility
Set Time Tempo
1 1m each side h:m:s Controlled
UMT
Prone T-Spine Rotation
Set Reps Tempo
1 5 each side Controlled

Workout Blocks

Unloaded Acceleration
Horizontal Loading

ULT
[AN] Vertical Springs
ULT acceleration
Set Reps Tempo
1 8 Explosive
2 8 Controlled
ULT
[AN] Vertical Ball Toss (Pilates ball)
This is not with a weighted ball
Set Reps
1 10
2 10
ULT
[AN] Single Knee Drive from Step
Set Reps
1 5 each side
2 5 each side

Unloaded Deceleration
Horizontal Loading

ULT
[AN] Forward Split Catch – Level 1
Set Reps
1 5
2 5
UMT
[AN] Single Leg Stance – Rotation to lateral lunge
Set Reps
1 5

Quickness
Horizontal Loading

ULT
[AN] Out-In Stepping
Set Time
1 45s each leg h:m:s
2 45s each leg h:m:s
UMT
[AN] 90 Degree Stepping with Stationary Upper Body
Set Time Rest
1 45s each leg h:m:s 30s (h:m:s)
2 45s each leg h:m:s 30s (h:m:s)