Regular physical activity is now considered to be one of the most important things people of any age can do to improve their health. (Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd Edition)
- The reason physical activity is so important is that most common chronic conditions can be prevented or respond favorably to regular physical activity.
- arthritis
- asthma
- cardiovascular disease including high blood pressure
- chronic pain
- dementia & alzheimer’s
- depression & anxiety
- diabetes
- obesity & weight management
- osteoporosis
- even some cancers
- To reap the benefits, it’s recommended to include–at least 150 minutes of moderate–intensity aerobic activity every week. This can be done with a 30 minute brisk walk, 5 days a week.
- Older adults are also encouraged to add at least 2 days a week of muscle-strengthening—-which has been proven to help improve balance thus decreasing the risk of a devastating fall.
Agile 4 Life Fitness Membership benefits:
- Specially designed classes that offer age-appropriate exercises to keep you injury free while you improve your fitness.
- Exercises and movements that improve all 4 types of fitness needed to keep you active and independent—-strength, balance, flexibility, and endurance.
- Classes taught by experienced personal trainers who provide expert cueing, and plenty of modifications to accommodate limitations due to pain, surgeries or old injuries.
- Your paid membership allows you to purchase additional personal training sessions at a discount if you need extra help with your fitness.
- You get a discount to the new program called Standing Strong, a Seniors Guide to Fall Prevention — started August 2023. New sessions are on going.
- You receive any discounts Agile 4 Life Fitness has for fitness equipment.
- You have access to your instructor for quick questions about your own fitness in every live class.
- You get full access to the video library–of all the recorded classes–so you get the same great instruction even if you can’t make it to a live class.
- Your monthly class membership can be used by your whole household, spouse and/or children. They only need to sign a waiver to join in.
- As a paying monthly member, your family member or close friend who is going through chemo, may qualify for a FREE one year Unlimited Membership. (They must submit proof their doctor agrees it’s safe for them to exercise.)