Deconditioning, Sarcopenia & Muscle Health CPD

Description

Did you know that inactivity is now one of the biggest threats to healthy ageing?

Over 42% of adults aged 55+ are inactive, putting around 6.5 million people at risk of deconditioning and the loss of strength, balance and physical function that can affect independence and quality of life.

Muscle loss is not simply an inevitable part of getting older. Inactivity, illness, hospitalisation, poor nutrition and prolonged periods of bed rest can all accelerate the decline in muscle strength and function.

Research shows that progressive resistance training can significantly improve strength, mobility and functional performance in older adults, including those in their 80s and 90s.

This practical CPD will help instructors understand what happens to our muscles as we age, why some people lose strength more quickly than others, and most importantly, what we can do about it.

You’ll explore deconditioning, sarcopenia and muscle health, looking at how declining strength affects everyday activities such as getting out of a chair, climbing stairs, carrying shopping and remaining independent. You’ll then put the theory into practice, learning how to use resistance exercise safely and progressively to help class members maintain and rebuild strength.

What instructors will get from the CPD

By the end of the session, learners will be able to:

• Understand what happens to muscle, strength and physical function when people become inactive.
• Recognise who is most at risk of deconditioning and sarcopenia and understand the factors that contribute to muscle loss.
• Identify signs of declining muscle health and understand how this can affect everyday activities, independence and quality of life.
• Understand the key principles of muscle anatomy and physiology in straightforward, practical terms.
• Understand the importance of nutrition and protein in supporting muscle health, while remaining within an instructor’s professional scope.
• Apply the principles of progressive resistance training to safely build and progress strength exercises.
• Choose and adapt exercises with a clear functional purpose, linking strength training to activities of daily living.
• Use different forms of resistance, including bodyweight, resistance bands and external load, appropriately for different abilities.
• Deliver safe, effective and engaging strength activities that help participants maintain independence, confidence and physical capacity.

This CPD is about much more than building muscle, it’s about helping people retain the strength they need to keep doing the things that matter to them.

CPD dates: 

Online – Saturday 23rd October 2027

The training day is 10am-4pm. 

For the online CPD day, we will use Zoom (please check your system requirements here) to deliver these CPDs so you will require a stable internet connection. Please read the requirements for completing your practical CPD online here. By booking an online date, you’re accepting you will meet the requirements outlined.

Please ensure you wear appropriate clothing and footwear to participate – trainers are recommended.

Please note by booking onto the CPD, you agree to these terms and conditions. 

Discounted instructor rate is available to currently licensed Move it or Lose it® instructors only. Licence status will be verified prior to the event.