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PRIMA: Performance and Research Initiative for Masters Athletes PRIMA AthletePRIMA Start
An active lifestyle is vital for maintaining health and happiness throughout middle age and beyond. But as people age, injuries - or the fear of injuries - can become an increasingly formidable obstacle to athletic pursuits. UPMC Sports Medicine's unique program for mature athletes provides crucial support to keep them fit, functional, and performing their best:
Everyone over the age of 40 interested in becoming or staying active can benefit from UPMC's program for masters athletes. Elite athletes, as well as recreational athletes or generally fit people, can maintain or increase their performance and prevent injuries. Adult-onset exercisers or those wishing to become more active can increase their activity and become fit. For more information,
please contact: PRIMA Athlete is designed to maximize performance and minimize injury in the fit and elite athlete over 40. Each athlete will benefit from an individual assessment of their physical fitness level and performance, strength, nutrition, mental fitness, and injury profile utilizing the performance resources available at the UPMC Center for Sports Medicine. This data will then be used to develop and implement a unique program to maximize the athlete's individual competitive edge. Developed by the PRIMA program, this 12 week lifestyle changing program to assist independent adults to progress towards a fit and more healthy lifestyle through education and guided physical activity. By the end of the program participants will understand the components of and methods for achieving a more fit lifestyle and will progressively move from the couch to participating in a 5K (3.2 mile) walk/run. The program will utilize the resources and expertise of the UPMC Center for Sports Medicine and expose a different segment of the population to the programs offered in our center.
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