More senior citizens hitting the gym for improved quality of life Jul 21, 2008
For one, research has demonstrated the importance of regular exercise for seniors. "Twenty years ago, personal trainers were afraid to do any kind of real, strenuous training with older adults," she says. (USA Today -- News)
The YMCA is growing May 2, 2008
According to the American College of Sports Medicine, 2007 s top fitness and recreational sports trends include more of a focus on children and obesity, as well as exercise for seniors. According to the report, obesity in children is now recognized as a major health issue in both developed and developing countries. (Framingham TAB, MA)
Fitness festival designed for seniors Dec 4, 2007
The event will include a complimentary continental breakfast and lunch, and a series of hands-on activities and exercise for seniors, including discussions on supportive services to assist seniors "age in place" and free balance assessments by Progressive Physical Therapy & Northridge Podiatry throughout the day. "The event promotes student learning about aging through active participation and interaction with older adults in intergenerational activities that promote fitness," said Sheets. (Los Angeles Daily News)
When I'm 64... Nov 20, 2007
Erickson Retirement Communities discovered that Wii games were fun and good exercise for seniors in its retirement homes, because swinging the remote simulates motions people use when playing for real. With Wii tennis, "it's so hard for you not to move and simulate your tennis strokes," said Antonio Galvan, a program manager at an Erickson facility in Naperville, Ill. (Forbes -- Technology)
More of this story Oct 2, 2007
A speaker will talk about "Fitness & Exercise for Seniors." Also, reservations will be accepted for a day trip on Nov. 9 as well as a trip to Newport Playhouse on Dec. 2. Call (860) 445-0826 for more information. (Westerly Sun, RI)
New faces, new agenda at Twin Lakes YMCA Mar 24, 2007
With recent additions to its leadership staff, the YMCA has a strong program of beneficial exercise for seniors and others that has more than 100 participants. One of the new faces was a teammate of Mary Lou Retton. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
