Fitness

The benefits for older adults exercising on a regular basis include: reducing the risk of falling, reducing the risk of coronary heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, reducing symptoms of depression, helps to maintain healthy bones, muscles, brain health and joints, and helps control joint swelling and pain associated with arthritis.

Current fitness offerings include the following:

Breakfast Bunch Walking Program – FREE
Monday – Friday at 8:20
Open to adults age 18 and over
Certified Fitness Instructor, Nancy Adams

Breakfast Bunch T’ai chi and Strength Training Class – $2 donation
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:30-10:15 am
Open to adults age 18 and over
Certified T’ai Chi Instructor, Jim Montgomery

Yin Yoga – $8 for members; $10 non-members
Mondays at 5:30 pm
Certified Yoga Instructor, Susan Black

Fit for Life Fitness Class – FREE
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30-10:15 am
Certified Fitness Instructor, Nancy Adams

Gentle Yoga – $8 for members; $10 non-members
Tuesdays at 5:30 pm
Certified Yoga Instructor, Susan Black

Qi Gong - $8 for members; $10 non-members
Thursdays at 1:30 pm
Fred Popeski

Hoop Dance Class with Anna Haller – $10
Thursdays at 5:30 pm at 1505 State Street, Second Floor. Hoops provided. Bring water and an open heart and mind.

For descriptions of classes and instructor bios please download the full fitness catalog.

Fitness Catalog

Please contact Nancy Adams at 814-459-4132, ext. 21 or via email at nadams@lifeworkserie.org to learn more about fitness class opportunities.