X5. Functional Strength Training
Personal Growth | Registration opens 2/25/2026 9:00 AM
Ready for a workout? This class is a true, full-body exercise session designed to strengthen the muscle groups and movement patterns you use every day. Participants will learn a series of upper-body, lower-body, and core exercises, along with how to organize a personal exercise program and exercise safely and with proper form. Following the class, participants will have access to online videos demonstrating all exercises covered. Please bring a yoga mat, light dumbbells, resistance bands, and water.
NOTE: This class will be held at the Stevenson Athletic Center at Bard.
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Russell Charno
Presenter
Dr. Russell Charno, a chiropractor in Rhinebeck, NY, graduated from Northeast College of Health Sciences in 1987. He has completed extensive continuing education in biomechanics, strength training, corrective exercise, movement assessment, and functional rehabilitation. Dr.Charno teaches strength-training classes to older adults and has a particular interest in helping his patients enhance and maintain their strength, balance, and mobility into later years.