2022-04-08 Light-Hearted Learning (& Sharing): Physical Fitness: free sites/apps/classes for stretching, aerobics, yoga…

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Upcoming on Light-Hearted Learning

  • 4/15/2022 @ 10:30 “Let’s End Ageism” (TED TALK) “Aging is not a problem to be fixed or a disease to be cured,”… “It is a natural, powerful, lifelong process that unites us all”
  • 4/22/2022 NO MEETING
  • 4/29/2022 @ 10:30 Armchair Travel: Indianapolis, IN (with Wood County Council on Aging members from NW Ohio joining us)

TODAY’S TOPIC:               Physical Fitness: free sites/apps/classes for stretching, aerobics, yoga…

  • Let’s share some physical fitness experiences – what have you done that has been effective?
    • Sandy: 10,000 steps a day goal; walking & talking/listening;
    • Mary: Zoom with Claire @ ATSC; Safety & Balance;
    • Cyndy: tai chi; laughter yoga (Marlene – EngagingSeniors.org;)
    • Jane: Claire’s exercise; Renew Active (United Healthcare); Silver Seniors; YouTube videos (chair yoga with Joan Rieman – 55N);
    • Marilyn – Melanie Moon 11:30 Mondays meditation/yoga;
  • OVERALL FITNESS COMMENTARY – see Fitness information HERE
    • Getting More Active – exercise examples, tracking tools, tips for motivation and more HERE from the National Institute on Aging
    • Claire O’Connell BH&MM presentation video HERE
  • Go4Life Exercise Videos HERE
    • from NIA, these are mostly 10-20 minute videos
    • includes 10 minute workout, 15 minute workout, flexibility, lower/upper body strength, etc.
  • ATSC – free for members
    • schedule HERE
    • newer events include walking group and pickleball

  • OTHERS?

    • EngagingSeniors.org

    • AARP

    • Silver Sneakers

    • Renew Active

    • PBS – yoga, sit and be fit (gentle – good for beginners;) classical stretch;
    • YouTube – do a search: senior exercise, senior stretch or another topic;