Weeks 1-4
Foundation
Movement quality and baseline strength
Establish safe movement patterns, build baseline strength in the primary lifts, and develop trust in the program.
One program. Every ability level in the same room.
The 12-Week Program
Progressive strength and balance training for older adults, scripted session by session. Every movement carries a regression and a progression, so residents who need a seated or supported version train alongside everyone else rather than in a separate class.
Staff-led with Crucible support
Duration
12 weeks
Sessions
24 total
Frequency
2x/week
Format
Group sessions, standing & chair-supported
Who it’s for
The resident profile this track is built for
Adults 60+ in independent living, assisted living, or memory care. Residents are screened at intake and started at the level that fits them; the coach scales each movement up or down in the moment.
What’s included
Every cohort, every time
- 24 scripted 45-minute sessions across a 12-week arc
- Progressive resistance: chair squats, step-ups, band work, dumbbells (2–15 lb)
- A regression and a progression written for every movement — seated and supported options included
- Dual-task challenges layered in Phase 2 and Phase 3
- Standardized assessments Weeks 1, 6, and 12
- Outcomes dashboard with facility-level reporting
12-week structure
Three phases, one protocol
Weeks 5-8
Build
Progressive loading and dual-task
Add resistance and introduce dual-task challenges that combine movement with cognitive load.
Weeks 9-12
Perform
Functional performance and independence
Apply strength gains to real-world tasks. Final assessment measures progress and generates outcome reports.
Outcome targets
What the numbers should look like at week 12
More reps, measured
Sit-to-Stand
Faster TUG
Timed Up & Go
High → moderate
Fall-risk category
85%+ target
Completion
Targets are benchmarked against published geriatric exercise research (CDC STEADI, Rikli & Jones Senior Fitness Test). Actual outcomes are measured and reported on your facility’s own cohort data.
Pricing
Priced against a fall, not your activities budget
The The 12-Week Program runs the same way every track does, and it’s priced against the cost of a single resident fall — not against your activities budget. There are two ways to run it: your wellness staff lead the program on our platform and we train and support them (the most affordable option, and most facilities’ long-term choice), or our coach is on-site each week. Exact pricing depends on your community’s size and which option fits, so we quote it on the free 15-minute call. That call is the best place to start.
See The 12-Week Program running in your community.
Start with a free 15-minute call — a working session, not a pitch. It covers fit, what running it would look like in your community, and the earliest possible start date.
Or reach our team direct. (909) 552-0343 · care@crucible.fit