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THE RESEARCH
An evidence-based program, backed by leading authorities
We don't guess at what works. In Stride's method is built on clinical research and published guidelines from the organizations that set the standard in aging and physical health, including:
OEP
Otago Exercise Program
The most extensively studied fall-prevention program in the world, shown across clinical trials to reduce falls in older adults. Kira is OTAGO-trained in this exact method.
WHO
World Health Organization guidance on reducing inactivity and building movement into daily life at every age.
WHO Global Action Plan on Physical Activity
ACSM
Exercise prescription standards from the American College of Sports Medicine for safe, effective strength and balance training later in life.
ACSM Guidelines for Older Adults
NIA
National Institute on Aging — Go4Life
NIA's national campaign for building exercise and physical activity into everyday life as we age.
CDC
Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths & Injuries — the CDC's clinical initiative for screening, assessing, and reducing fall risk in older adults.
CDC STEADI
JHU
The Activity and Mobility Promotion program, developed to help patients build and maintain function and independence.
Johns Hopkins AMP Program
WHY IT MATTERS
The benefits go far beyond strength
Leading research bodies point to the same conclusion: staying active changes far more than your body.
More years of independence
For older adults specifically, regular activity is linked to a reduced risk of falling and more years of independent living.
— CDC
Lower risk of cognitive decline
Adults with higher activity levels show a meaningfully lower risk of cognitive decline over time — even light-to-moderate activity helps.
— American College of Sports Medicine
More social connection
Older adults who exercise with others get an added layer of social connection, which research links to better mental health.
— National Institute on Aging
WHY IT MATTERS
The numbers behind the method
adults 65+ falls each year — most falls are preventable with the right training
— CDC, Older Adult Fall Prevention
1 in 4
— OTAGO Exercise Program research; Kira is trained in this method
35-40%
fewer falls among older adults completing an OTAGO-based balance program
of muscle mass lost per decade after age 30 — largely reversible with strength training
3-5%
— Harvard Health
Fall Prevention
Balance, reaction time, and coordination — the systems that keep you steady and confident on your feet.
OUR METHOD
Three pillars for one outcome.
Every program is built on these three pillars, then personalized to your goals and your life.
Balance, strength, and mobility aren't separate goals — they build on each other, session by session, toward one thing: staying active on your own terms.
In Stride is not a physical therapy practice and does not treat or diagnose medical conditions. We are a specialized fitness and wellness service — and we can work alongside your physician and healthcare team to make sure your program is safe, appropriate, and effective.
Functional Strength
Building the specific force needed for daily life—climbing stairs, carrying groceries, and getting up easily.
Mobility
Range of motion that lets you move freely — to reach, bend, and flow through your day with ease.
Active Lifestyle
When these three pillars support you, movement isn't something you plan—it's just how you live. We bridge the gap between clinical research and your daily freedom.
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