The Might & Magic of Muscles
A free seminar on why strength training is the closest thing to a whole-body upgrade, and how to finally get started.
What we’ll cover
1. Introduction
Why muscle matters more than most people realize.
2. Fitness State of the Union
An honest look at where most of us stand today, and why it matters.
3. The Multi-System Benefits of Strength Training
Training your muscles also benefits your bones, metabolism, heart, balance and more.
4. Addressing the “Big 5” Excuses
We’ll tackle the reasons that stop people before they start, or make them quit too soon.
5. Key Factors in Starting a Strength Training Program
Practical guidance for building a routine that’s safe, effective and sustainable.
Heard them? Said them? We’ll tackle them.
- “I don’t have time.”
- “I’m too old.”
- “But my imaging said…”
- “I don’t know where to start.”
- “I didn’t see the results, so I quit.”
If any of these sound familiar, this seminar is for you.
Who should attend
This seminar is for anyone curious about strength training, whether you’ve never lifted a weight, used to train and stopped, or are managing aches, injuries or age-related concerns. No experience is needed.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Hartz Physical Therapy, 755 East Main Street., Mount Joy
Cost: Free
Bonus: Every attendee takes home some HARTZ PT swag.
Seating is limited. Reserve your seat by filling out the form below.
About the speaker:
Crystal Hitz, DPT, CVT is a Doctor of physical therapy and Clinic Director at Hartz Physical Therapy. Hiker. Backpacker. Strength advocate. Crystal trains so she can say yes to every trail, and she’ll show you how strength can do the same for you. Crystal’s trail-tested truth:” Strong legs carry you farther. Strong habits carry you longer.”
Register by filling out the form below:
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