Wellness & Vitality™
What is the mPOWER™ Program?
Exclusive to Amica, mPOWER™ is a strength and conditioning program that focuses on increasing muscular strength, endurance, power (the ability to do more “work” in less time), balance and flexibility. The mPOWER™ program is a multi–faceted progressive resistance training system that uses machines, free weights, elastic resistance bands, balance exercises, and bodyweight exercises. The programs are done in Amica's on–site fitness centres. Since its inception in 1999, mPOWER™ has seen some tremendous results. Residents demonstrated through functional tests, that their muscular strength and endurance improves, as well as their walking speed and balance. Some residents improved the strength of their thighs and hips by up to 120%. Others talk about how building up their muscles & strength, is building up their confidence too. This enhanced their energy and their moods. mPOWER™ is empowering our residents coast–to–coast; our seniors are experiencing enhanced physical and mental health and an overall improvement in their quality of life!
Benefits of Participating:
- Continued independent living
- Better physical and mental health
- Improved quality of life
- More energy
- Move with fewer aches and pains
- Better posture and balance
- Improved self–esteem
- Weight maintenance
- Stronger muscles and bones
- Relaxation and reduced stress
- Meet new people
- Improved sleep
Being active reduces the risk of:
- Heart disease
- Falls and injuries
- Obesity
- High blood pressure
- Adult–onset diabetes
- Osteoporosis
- Stroke
- Depression
- Colon cancer
- Premature death
