Movement connects us
The Long Game is a space where:
- We practice and train together
- We learn from one another and share our experiences
- We get better at taking care of ourselves
- We redefine our relationship to aging
Movement Classes
In-person and online movement classes that awaken the body and senses, build core strength and stability, improve balance, and increase movement range and fluidity.
Short Courses
Live, interactive courses on topics relevant to longevity, providing new insight and an opportunity to practice new behaviors that improve our well-being.
Lectures
In-person and live-streamed public lectures on topics around longevity and ways of extending our health span.
my role
For the past 5 years I’ve been working as a personal trainer but I’ve been studying movement and the body for most of my adult life – through dance, yoga, martial arts, and athletic performance. As I’ve gotten older – I’m 63 – I’ve grown increasingly interested in training the body for resilience.
I think it’s important as we age to look at how we’re holding the aging process itself, because it’s easy to get discouraged. Our bodies are changing in ways we’re not necessarily happy about. But science is also showing us that we have a lot more control over the process than we think.
The Long Game is about developing a practice that makes us feel better now, and gives us the best chance of extending our health span as far into the future as possible – physically, cognitively, emotionally, and energetically. My role is to provide people with useful, science-based information through teaching, various forms of physical training, and coaching.
Some of my credentials and certifications:
- Master of Arts in Dance/Movement Therapy, NYU
- Certified Brain Health Trainer, FAI
- Certified Personal Trainer, National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
- Stress, Sleep, and Recovery Coach (Precision Nutrition)
- Corrective Exercise Specialist (NASM)
- Athletic Performance Training Specialist (NASM)
- Functional Movement Systems, Level 2
- Precision Nutrition, Level 1
- Open Water Kayak Instructor, Level 2 (ACA)
- CPR/AED Red Cross certified
The goal of longevity is not simply to live longer, but to be more fully alive as we age. So how do we do this?
Nourishing and supporting the regeneration of our bodies on a cellular level
Engaging our bodies in the full range of human movement potential
Continuously challenging and stimulating our brains
Connecting to one another, and to our own selves
Jim Lobley
- jim@thelonggame.coach
- (413) 695 - 8766
- 22 Swan St, Northampton MA, 01060
The Long Game is about learning how to take care of ourselves as we age, bringing a spirit of curiosity, experimentation and open-mindedness to the experience of aging.
