Physical Activity Research & Community Implementation
(PARCI) Laboratory at Virginia Tech
Enrollment begins: March 20th
Program kickoff: April 2nd
Program ends: May 27th
We offer all of the resources and supporting documents that delivery agents may need to give to their participants to help make participating in LIFT easy
Getting Started
8-week Program
Age in Place
Strength-Training Exercise
LIFT Materials For Participants
LIFT Exercises for Daily Living
This document summarizes how the movements in your LIFT class improve movement throughout tasks of daily living.
Individual Food and Physical Activity Log
Participants can use this as a resource to track fruit and vegetable consumption and amount of physical activity done outside of the LIFT program
Goal Setting Cards
These "I Can, I will, I Must" cards will help participants establish short-term, long-term, and group goals throughout LIFT.
MyPlate for Older Adults
Participants can use this form to make healthier meal choices, select appropriate portions, and meet food group suggestions throughout the day.
Healthy Snack Recipe Ideas
This flyer provides participants with healthy, easy, and affordable snack recipes.
Fruit and Vegetable Chart
Participants can use this form as a resource to better understand how much of a fruit or vegetable is equivalent to one cup
Certificate of Completion
This can be given to each participant who successfully completes the LIFT Program
What should I wear and bring to class?
-Comfortable, loose clothing
-Supportive shoes
-Bring a towel
-Bring a bottle of water
Why Strength Training?
-Improved strength and balance
-Preserve or gain muscle
-Preserve or regenerate bone density
-Improve glucose control
-Improve endurance
-Reduce arthritis symptoms
-Enhance self-esteem and self-confidence
-Improve sleep
-Improve energy levels
-Engage in social interactions
-Lose or maintain weight