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Personal Trainer Amy Jones
of Where Is The Work-Out, offered a special, low-impact Functional
Senior Stretching class at the
Neighborhood Fitness Center at CD-REC on Bank Street for those over
55 between January 25th and March 28, 2008 . Designed as a gentle
stretching class tailored to senior needs, the sessions emphasize
functional stretching and relaxation in a stress-free hour. Amy guides
participants through a safe, effective and easy-to-follow program that
can improve sleep, soothe aching muscles, and improve general balance.
The class is offered as part of the city-wide
Fitness
Challenge which offers low-impact aerobic classes at the
Diabetes
Association, Inc,
Zumba
classes, and personal training, as well as nutrition
classes throughout the week. Participants
are eligible to win prizes through drawings held throughout the Challenge. Click here for photos of the press event announcing the Challenge.
Click here
for the Herald News article about the news conference.
Click here
for the photos of the weigh-in. Contact
Bill Daponte at 508-672-5671
or CD-REC Program Director Grace Gerling,
508-679-0922, for more information. |
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(Top row) Amy guides participants through some simple leg lifts and stretches to help keep muscles limber. (Middle row) Amy gives some pointers to participants to ensure they get the maximum benefit with the least amount of discomfort. (Bottom row) Participants are encouraged to try some easy movements that help with strength and balance. |
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