HIGH INTENSITY EXERCISE

FOR THE GERIATRIC POPULATION
A 4-hour course on ageism, HIIT, and exercise prescription for older adults — taught by a board-certified geriatric clinical specialist.
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Date: Saturday, July 11th from 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM
CEUs: 4.0 (Approved by MPTA)
Cost: Free + Lunch
Seats: Limited to 20
​What you'll walk out with:
This isn't a survey course. Every section is built around a clinical decision you make every week with aging patients — and the evidence that should be informing it.
Ageism in practice
How ageist assumptions quietly shape the dosing decisions we all make. Plus the Florida Effect and what it tells us about implicit bias in healthcare.
Screening & vitals
BP and HR guidelines (AHA), target heart rate by age, RPE, the talk test, and the practical considerations — sweat response, hydration, hypoglycemia. 
HIIT for aging adults
The Mayo Clinic 12-week program. The Generation 100 study. HIIT in cardiac rehab, Type 2 Diabetes, Parkinson's, and cancer survivors. Why the safety data is stronger than most clinicians realize.
​EMOM programming & exercise scaling
How to structure Every-Minute-on-the-Minute work for the geriatric population. Scaling familiar exercises (squat, jump, push-up, burpee) up and down to push intensity without losing safety. Live group case study at the end.
The Day:
Half-day intensive. The clinical work is bookended by real food and real conversation — because that's where the best questions come up anyway.
  • 8:00 AM — Coffee & breakfast, sign-in
  • 8:30 AM — Welcome + Module 1: Ageism, screening, case stories
  • 10:00 AM — Break + optional clinic tour
  • 10:15 AM — Module 2: HIIT research, EMOM structure
  • 11:30 AM — Module 3: Exercise scaling, treatment ideas, group case study
  • 12:30 PM — Q&A
  • 12:45 PM — Catered lunch

About Dr. Beth Templin:
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Dr. Beth Templin is a Physical Therapist, board-certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist (GCS), and owner of HouseFit — a St. Louis clinic built around the belief that fitness is achievable at any age. She presented this course at the 2023 MPTA conference, has spent her career challenging conventional intensity assumptions in geriatric physical therapy as well as fitness options for aging adults. She is an aging advocate and empowers clients to make better decisions about their health through exercise. 
Frequently Asked Questions:
​Where is it?
HouseFit is located at 3809 Lemay Ferry Rd, St. Louis, MO. There is Free parking on-site.

Is it really free?
Yes. Course, materials, breakfast, coffee, and a sit-down lunch are all included. We're hosting because we love teaching this material — and yes, we're also a clinic that's growing and would love to meet PTs in the area.

Who is it for?
Licensed physical therapists practicing in any setting where you see aging adults — outpatient, home health, SNF, hospital, private practice. Some of the EMOM and HIIT content is most actionable for outpatient and home health PTs, but the framework applies broadly.

Are PTAs welcome?
Yes.

Are the CEUs accepted in neighboring states?
The course is approved by MPTA for 4 CEU hours. Most states accept this; check with your state board if uncertain.

What should I bring?
Yourself, a way to take notes, and a question. You'll get the slide deck after.

​Can I attend virtually?
This is in-person only. The interactive case study and clinic tour don't work over Zoom.
Registration closes July 8th or when seats fill — whichever comes first.