Strength Training for the Active Adult

This in-person workshop is designed for adults who still love to move—but want to do it smarter, safer, and more effectively as their body changes with age.

Whether you lift, run, hike, do yoga, or just want to keep up with life without pain, this workshop will give you a clear roadmap for how to train in a way that protects your joints, builds real strength, and supports long-term health and independence.

Led by Dr. Libby Schwartz, Doctor of Physical Therapy, and owner of Movement Mantra Physical Therapy, this workshop goes beyond workouts to help you understand how your body actually changes with age—and what to do about it.

You’ll learn:

• Strength training fundamentals that actually matter for longevity and joint health
• What changes as we age—and how your training should adapt to those changes
• Common conditions to be aware of (like arthritis, osteoporosis, tendon issues, and joint degeneration)
• How to reduce your biggest risks as you get older, including falls, fractures, and chronic pain
• Why recovery is just as important as exercise—and how to optimize it
• The role of nutrition in muscle, bone health, and healing
• What a real, actionable plan looks like so you’re not guessing what to do in the gym or at home

This isn’t a generic fitness class. It’s a physical therapist–led approach to building a body that stays strong, stable, and resilient for decades—so you can keep doing the things you love without being held back by pain or injury.

Perfect for:

• Adults 35+ who want to train intelligently
• Runners, lifters, hikers, and active people
• Anyone who wants to prevent injury and stay independent as they age

About the teacher:

Dr. Elizabeth Schwartz, better known as Libby, graduated at the top of her class from the University of Tennessee Chattanooga with a Doctorate of Physical therapy, after receiving a Bachelor’s of Food Science and Nutrition from the University of Tennessee Knoxville.

After various clinical rotations and working as a travel physical therapist in Washington state, Libby found that the traditional insurance based physical therapy or hospital practice did not provide the individualized patient care in an efficient and effective manner. Consequently, Libby established Movement Mantra Physical Therapy, where individuals can be treated as a whole—addressing not only pain, but performance, and improving quality of life building individualized health "toolboxes".

Libby holds her CSCS as a certified strength and conditioning specialist, 200 RYT as a registered yoga teacher, and is a Precision One certified nutrition coach. These facets of her background give her a uniquely "whole"istic approach when it comes health and wellness and an ability to work with people on that larger aspects of health for longevity.

When not in the clinic or working with nutrition clients you can find Libby out running the riverwalk of Chattanooga, hitting the weights in the gym, or sweating it out in yoga class. She loves to travel the world, trying out good food and spending time outside with family and friends!

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