AdEd/SU: Sarcopenia and Healthy Aging: Avoiding the Decline from Vitality to Frailty
Schedule
Mon Feb 23 2026 at 12:00 pm to 01:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Center for Urban and Regional Excellence | Gary, IN
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Free and open to adults of all ages!• Monday, February 23 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm (CT)
• Concurrent: Zoom or In-Person at IUN*
• Register by February 19 at: go.iu.edu/3AVG or 219-980-6978
Join John Bobalik, ACSM-Certified Exercise Physiologist with an MS in Exercise Physiology, to learn about sarcopenia – the progressive loss of muscle mass, strength, power, mobility and balance – and what you can do to prevent it. Participants will learn how sarcopenia develops, the role of genetics and lifestyle, and the impact of sarcopenia on the body and daily life. Participants will also learn how to prevent the loss of muscle mass through strength training, including how to safely begin a strength training program and the types of exercises and frequency recommended.
*Concurrent: Held simultaneously in-person at the designated location and via the Zoom video conferencing platform.
Accessibility: To request accommodations (large front, braille, wheelchair assistance, etc.), please contact CURE at least 5 days in advance at 219-980-6907 or [email protected].
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Center for Urban and Regional Excellence, 3399 Jefferson St, Gary, IN 46408, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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