Growing Old Does Not Have to Mean Growing Weak

Monday, October 20, 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Pathstone Latitude & Landing, 115 Rogers St., Mankato

This talk debunks the commonly believed notion that we shouldn’t be lifting heavy things as we age. We will go into detail on all the benefits of strength training as well as how to better gage the intensity of your workouts. We will touch on some of the things that happen to our bodies as we get older and how a good strength training regimen can help us age “gracefully” to keep us as active as possible through the entirety of life.

Presenter: Jake Nienow, DPT, Mankato Clinic

A Mapleton native, Jake Nienow began his career with the Mankato Clinic right after earning his Doctorate in Physical Therapy. He has been practicing for eight years, treating a wide range of orthopedic injuries with a special focus on athletes of all ages. Jake’s primary goal as a physical therapist is to help people return to the activities that bring them joy—and if that includes lifting some heavy weights along the way, even better. Outside the clinic, Jake enjoys time with his wonderful family and staying active himself, living the advice he gives his patients.

Sponsor: Steve Gilbert