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Older Adults Keeping Fit and Trim
Alexian Village offers you the opportunity to live life to the fullest. Come and experience a rewarding opportunities to be "Fit For Life." This program is available to Alexian Village residents as well as any older adult in the community interested in keeping trim, fit and active. These older adult specialized fitness classes help you enjoy and maintain a vibrant, independent lifestyle.
Personalized Service to Meet Your Needs
· Advanced Fitness Equipment -Fitness Profiles
· Body Fat Measurements -Personal Programming
· Individual Training Programs -Specialty Group Classes
· Monthly Wellness Education -Balance and Posture Training
Classes
Fitness Profile
Each participant has a fitness profile performed before starting your workout program. Fitness profiles provide measurable feedback of your fitness progress. After three months of consistent workouts, another profile is performed measuring the progress made in each fitness category. The fitness profile includes: Body mass composition, Cardiovascular Endurance, Flexibility Endurance, Muscle Endurance, Strength.
Personalized Programming
Fitness goals are discussed and prior exercise experience, injuries, and other important health information is gathered. You will be on your way to greater health and fitness.
Individual Fitness Training
This is where the personalized fitness programming begins. Thirty minutes of one to one fitness training with an adult exercise specialist is here for your very individual specialized needs.
Balance and Posture Training
Would you like to feel more confident on your feet and reduce your risk of falls? As we age we face increasing challenges to our motor and balance skills. "Fit For Life" has programming specific and targeted
to improve your balance.
Nutritional Counseling
Personalized nutrition counseling and education
are offered by a licensed dietician.
Specialty Group Classes
Ongoing older adult specific group exercise classes are available. Fees may apply to some of the listed classes · Yoga · Balance classes · “Strong Women Strong Bones,” · P.A.C.E “People with Arthritis Can Exercise” offered in partnership with the Arthritis Foundation.
Monthly Wellness Education Classes
Come and hear valuable information on a variety of health topics.
“Fit for Life” offers a dynamic physical activity program that builds balance, strength, and endurance. The activities teach you how to be "Fit For Life." You do not need to be an Alexian Village resident to take advantage of this wonderful program. It is available to all in the community. Become a part of Alexian’s wellness and lifestyle support programs.
"Fit For Life" invites you to discover how exercise can be an important
and enjoyable part of your life. Call Village Wellness, “Fit for Life,”
(414) 357-5105, extension 5760.
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