Evolve Integrated Health Intro To Strength Training For Older Adults
220-3667 Strawberry Hill Street
Our next program is starting May 12th. Please see the full details on this page.
Are you over 50 and hearing everywhere that you should be strength training? But you don't know where to start and don't want to get injured?
Over the course of 6 weeks, you'll learn all of the basics of strength training so that you can confidently strength train in a group setting, at home or at any local gym.
You'll learn proper form, injury prevention, how to modify exercises and everything you need to be successful with a group fitness program.
And in 6 weeks you'll also build strength, improve your balance, reduce your fall risk and improve all of your longevity health markers. The best is yet to come.
Full details below including a free 3 month membership to Evolve Fitness Forever upon completion ($750+ value)
Practitioners: Dr. Anthony Ciccarelli and Liam Toomey, AT
Program Length: 6 weeks with 2x per week sessions
Max Participants: 6 (we will run the program with at least 3 participants)
Program Days & Times #1: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10am to 10:45am
Program Days & Times #2: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11am to 11:45am
Program Start Date: TBD
Cost: $600 (6 max) taxes included. You can use your chiropractor benefits for these sessions and this includes a 1-1 virtual or in person session with Anthony to begin the program. This is mandatory to complete before TBD.
Program Description: See below. Best for friends over 50 who are new to working out or it has been a while.
Included in the program:
-A 1-1 initial assessment with Dr. Anthony Ciccarelli - this is mandatory to complete in person or virtually before TBD
-At home weekly program design for other days based on your goals
-Free lifetime Evolve Fitness virtual membership
-3 months of Evolve Fitness Forever workouts FREE ($750 value) upon completion of the program. Details of this program here. We offer this program at our Strawberry Hill location, Downtown Halifax, Dartmouth and Bedford. Please see schedules as we have limited availability in Bedford and Dartmouth.
Your 3 month free at Evolve Fitness details. valid for people who have not attended Evolve Fitness in 12+ months. This offer cannot be combined with other promotional trial offers at Evolve Fitness.
-After your program, you may join any Evolve Fitness Forever location in Halifax (Strawberry Hill or 1701 Hollis), Bedford or Dartmouth. You can test out different locations but then we ask that you stick to one location due to the limited spots we have available in Bedford & Dartmouth.
-Please note that Strawberry Hill, Bedford and Dartmouth have full/restricted sessions that are not available for new members
-New Dartmouth members may attend Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:30am
-New Bedford members may attend at 10:40am or 11:20am on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
-Downtown has spaces open every weekday at 10:40am
-Strawberry Hill has a dedicated space for this program and a robust schedule. New members may attend any session except for Monday/Wednesday/Friday between 8am and 12pm
Full Program Overview
Our 6-Week Intro to Strength Training For Older Adults is a comprehensive beginner-friendly, Chiropractor and Athletic Therapist -led series built to help friends over 50 safely learn how to strength train either on their own or in a group fitness setting.
Whether you're starting from scratch, returning after a break, or just looking to build strength the right way — this program is your bridge to long-term fitness success without injury or overwhelm. And there is no such thing as too late to start. You can build strength, improve your balance and increase your healthspan at any age.
Who Is It For?
-Total beginners to fitness or group training who are over 50 years old
-People recovering from past injuries or nervous about getting hurt
-Anyone who wants to feel confident walking into any group fitness class
-People who want to improve form, increase strength, reduce fall risk, increase energy, improve balance and keep doing all the things they love with age.
Why It Works (and What Makes It Different)
We have seen how many people get injured simply because they weren’t taught the basics. This program is built with injury prevention at its core. We’ll teach you how to:
-Move well before you move more
-Understand and master form on common exercises (squats, pushups, lunges, etc.)
-Build core strength and joint stability
-Progress safely from week to week
-Know your limits and how to modify workouts for your body
What’s Included
-6 Weeks of Expert-Led Group Training
-2 small-group sessions per week (in-person)
-Each session is 45–60 minutes
-Progressive programming that builds from week to week
-Chiropractor-led coaching with a focus on mobility, strength, balance and proper technique
Results You Can Expect
By the end of 6 weeks, you’ll:
✅ Understand proper form for major movements
✅ Feel confident walking into any gym or with working out at home
✅ Have increased strength, endurance, and balance
✅ Know how to modify exercises for your needs
✅ Prevent injury and avoid common fitness pitfalls
Dr. Anthony Ciccarelli Bio: Book Anthony For 1-1 Services Here
From a very young age, Dr. Anthony has developed a strong interest in health and fitness. As an athlete throughout most of his life, Dr. Anthony learned the significance of body maintenance early on and how chiropractic can be a key factor in optimizing wellness. More importantly, he wanted the opportunity to give back to his community as the chiropractic profession had given him.
Born and raised in Halifax NS, Dr. Anthony provides his fellow Nova Scotians with the knowledge and necessities to achieve optimal heath and wellness. He is an advocate for helping others achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Anthony is passionate about determining the underlying causal factor of an injury or condition and applies the most evidence-based, patient-centered approach to care. Combining active release therapy (ART), manual therapy, clinical acupuncture, education and exercise prescription, Dr. Anthony is committed in providing patients with the most effective treatment plan in order to maximize their health, wellness and fitness goals.
Liam Toomey, AT Bio: Book Liam For 1-1 Services Here
Liam is a Certified Athletic Therapist From Halifax Nova Scotia. He attended Acadia University, graduating with a Bachelor of Kinesiology Degree in 2023. While attending Acadia, he was a part of the Athletic Therapy program, working with Varsity athletes providing Athletic Therapy services as a student therapist in the Jim Macleod Athletic Therapy Clinic. He achieved his certification as an Athletic Therapist with the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association (CATA) in July of 2023.
Liam has provided Athletic Therapy Services for a variety of teams and events, including the East Hants Penguins Jr B hockey team, the Halifax Wanderers Under 21 Football Club and the North American Indigenous Games.
As an Athletic Therapist, Liam has extensive knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics. Liam believes in a holistic approach to treatment, combining manual therapies, patient education and a movement based approach to help patients achieve success in their rehabilitation.
