Enhance®Fitness
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EnhanceFitness is a group exercise program that helps older adults at all levels of fitness become more active, energized, and able to maintain their independence.
Potential benefits of EnhanceFitness include:
- Lower blood pressure
- Reduce joint stiffness
- Reduce cholesterol
- Increase flexibility
- Relieve stress
- Improve sleep
- Maintain or lose weight
- Build muscle strength
- Increase muscle endurance
- Decrease chances of falls and injury
- Boost activity levels
- Elevate mood
A full hour of fun, EnhanceFitness focuses on dynamic cardiovascular exercise, strength training, balance, and flexibility– everything recommended for older adults to maintain health and function as they age.
Classes are led by certified instructors trained to bring out the physical best from older adults. Instructors adapt exercises to match the fitness level of each person, including seated versions of nearly every exercise. Classes take place in a relaxed atmosphere filled with opportunities for laughter and making new friends.
A typical class includes:
- A five-minute warm-up to get your blood pumping
- 20 minutes of aerobic cardiovascular exercise, like walking set to lively music. This helps to keep your mind sharp and helps allow you to keep your independent lifestyle
- A five-minute cool down
- 20 minutes of strength training with (provided) soft ankle and wrist weights
- 10 minutes of stretching to keep muscles flexible and increase range of motion
- Balance exercises throughout the class to help prevent falls