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Our Program

Reclaim your strength. Redefine Aging.

Better With Age is a guided exercise and nutrition program designed to help women reclaim their health, strength, and vitality.

 

The program focuses on preventing frailty, improving bone density, increasing energy, and ensuring long-term independence, especially for those in perimenopause, menopause, or post-menopause.

Exercise

Reclaim your strength & redefine aging with our expertly-designed movement program.
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Topics Covered

The exercise portion is divided into sections:

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  • Foundational movements

  • Strength training

  • Cardiovascular endurance

  • Balance

No Experience Necessary

We designed this program even for those new to exercise so that you can enjoy the benefits of developing a strong body at any age. 

 

The exercise portion of the program begins with teaching you how to breathe properly and move in a variety of fundamental patterns without any load on your spine or joints. 

Online Consultations

Our physical therapist, Galen, hosts live online sessions monthly on Wednesday at 12 pm CST.

 

This is a great time for troubleshooting issues you may have with the exercises or asking specific questions about movement.

Minimal Equipment Needed

With just a few dumbbells and a yoga mat, you will get a great workout in the confines of your home with minimal space needed.

 

Have access to a gym? Great–we’ll  provide you with guidance to develop a great program for you using the equipment that is available to you, all based on the goals that you set for the life you want to live.

Simple Progression

Over time, as your movement quality improves, you will introduce resistance and begin your journey into strength training.

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To minimize your risk of injury throughout this program, certain criteria/benchmarks will need to be reached before new videos will be unlocked.  As you improve, new and more challenging exercises will be presented to help ensure your progress throughout the program.

Nutrition

Improve gut health and digestion for optimal nutrient absorption, plus promote heart health and reduce chronic disease risk.
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Meet Online, Rewatch Anytime

Our licensed nutritionist, Lea Wetzell, leads Zoom sessions Mondays from 6:30 - 7:30 pm CST and Thursdays from 12-12:30 pm CST.  By attending live, you have the opportunity to ask questions!

 

All meetings are recorded and posted to our private Facebook page for you to view when you are able.

No Supplements Necessary

There may be certain supplements we recommend at various stages of the program to help maximize your success, but it’s not required that you purchase or take any of them.

The 7 Systems Plan

This is the backbone of the Better With Age nutritional program. It was developed by Dr. Pat Luse, BS, DC, CCRP, CCST, DABCO, to help his patients heal their bodies from the inside out and lose weight. 

 

The program works to improve the function of the gut, lower inflammation, optimize the body's immune system, improve detoxification, improve insulin sensitivity, and help a person experience balanced energy throughout the day.  

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1 | Structural System The Structural System creates a foundation upon which all the other systems can function. Within this system, you will learn how to optimize your bone health, lean muscle mass, and fat.

2 | Digestive System Within this system, you will learn not only how to optimize your gut health and nutrient absorption, but also how the brain and the digestive system work together to help you either reach your goals, or sabotage you from achieving your best health.

3 | Delivery System The Delivery System is what transports the nutrients that your digestive system breaks down into your muscles, organs, and various other tissues. Within this unit, you learn how to make good decisions on what types of protein, fats, and carbohydrates you eat to optimize your health.

4 | Energy System The Energy System is all about, you guessed it, how to optimize your energy. You will learn about energy production both from a cellular level and from a whole body standpoint. Tired of feeling tired? This is for you.

5 | Communication System The Communication System is what allows all the other systems to talk with each other. Within this module, you will learn all about optimizing your hormones, nerve health, and neurotransmitters.

6 | Defense System The Defense System helps keep the rest of the systems functioning in the face of constant attack from invaders from outside the body and from within, often in the form of chronic inflammation and auto-immune conditions. In this module, you will learn how to keep or restore your immune system to proper functioning; not underactive or overactive, but just right.

7 | Detox System It's time to clean house! In this module you will learn the sad reality of how toxic our modern-day living environment has become and how to maximize the effectiveness of our main detoxifying organs: the liver, kidneys, colon, lungs, and skin.

Other Topics

Throughout the program, you'll learn from various experts about important topics such as hormone health, developing proper breathing habits, strategies for optimizing sleep, stress management, and mindset.

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You will also have the opportunity to have a variety of different blood work panels and gut tests to help super-personalize your path through the program.

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Ready?

Let's get started on this journey of wellness & vitality.

Additional Services

Learn about resources for getting a DEXA scan, InBody body composition analysis, and additional metabolic testing to track your overall health.

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DEXAFIT

DEXAFIT is a great option for those looking for a baseline or repeat DEXA scan for bone density.  For members of the Better With Age program, DEXAFIT has special discount pricing to make your next bone density scan as easy as possible.

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For Twin Cities residents, check out DexaFit Minnesota to schedule your assessment, or call 612-564-0332 and ask for the Better With Age price.

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InBody

The InBody 580 performs segmental analysis, assessing each limb and your trunk to reveal its muscle mass, body fat, body water balance, and cellular health. This gives you insight into:

  • Your current health status

  • Potential areas of inflammation

  • Your risk of chronic disease

  • Which exercise and nutrition plans will be most effective for you

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For Twin Cities residents, please contact Creekside Physical Therapy to schedule your scan today.
 

Cost: $45 (single scan)

$112 (pkg of 4: $28 each)

Frequently Asked Questions

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