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Changes at Define Fitness  -  Mar 12, 2008
The Record-Courier,Jill offers a seniors fitness class for strength, flexibility, endurance, cardio and nutrition. She is an Internal Sports Science Association certified

Activity keeps nonagenarian healthy, at peace  -  20 Feb 2008
Windsor Star,Upon moving to Windsor in 1964, Harris became a regular member of the YMCA and was recruited to teach a seniors' fitness class in the 1980s.

Community Newsroom: Oshkosh Seniors Center fitness center holds ...  -  Dec 19, 2007
Oshkosh Northwestern,The Oshkosh Seniors Center is all about health and fitness for everyone age 50 and older. On any given hour of any given day during regular hours of

Program helps adults maintain healthy lifestyle  -  Dec 4, 2007
Baxter Bulletin,A seniors' fitness program called Silver Sneakers has grown to include two Mountain Home gyms. Sally Langrehr says she and other participants find they have

Over 60, Fit More Important Than Fat for Longevity  -  Dec 4, 2007
WRAL.com,Some new research results found, however, that for seniors, fitness is more important that staying trim. Regular exercise is a habit for 67-year-old Bob

Community Extra Calendar  -  Dec 19, 2007
HeraldNet,Mill Creek Seniors Fitness, 11 am to noon Wednesdays, North Creek Presbyterian Church, 621 164th St. SE, Mill Creek. Call 425-357-6002.

Community Extra Calendar  -  28 Nov 2007
HeraldNet,Mill Creek Seniors Fitness, 11 am to noon Wednesdays, North Creek Presbyterian Church, 621 164th St. SE, Mill Creek. Call 425-357-6002.

steve hoff teaches lohs students lifetime sports  -  Nov 15, 2007
SmallTownPapers News Service,...but the hat that is the most interesting is as teacher of an elective class for junior and seniors, fitness and wellness. mr. steve hoff has a list a

picton masterstroke  -  Nov 5, 2007
Macarthur Chronicle,...swimming club's seniors' fitness class recently took on all comers at the state masters swimming championships in canberra. the picton representatives,

community extra calendar  -  Nov 21, 2007
HeraldNet,...mill creek seniors fitness, 11 am to noon wednesdays, north creek presbyterian church, 621 164th st. se, mill creek. call 425-357-6002. open mike night in

community calendar  -  Nov 7, 2007
HeraldNet,28, snohomish library, 311 maple ave., snohomish. call 360-568-2898. mill creek seniors fitness, 11 am to noon wednesdays, north creek presbyterian church,

community calendar  -  Oct 31, 2007
HeraldNet,...everett. for children up to age 12. call 425-322-2600. mill creek seniors fitness, 11 am to noon wednesdays, north creek presbyterian church,

India need to rethink on use of seniors  -  Oct 15, 2007
Hindu,Nagpur (PTI): India were outperformed by Australia in every department of the game, but the hosts need to fix few glaring problems quickly in order to put

Final stage begins on huge `gift' to GTA  -  Oct 15, 2007
Toronto Star,A family pavilion features seniors centre, early childhood education centre, computer learning centre for seniors, fitness facilities.

September is Self-Improvement Month - Why Not Start With Your Brain?  -  Oct 3, 2007
WSYM-TV,REDMOND, Wash. -- When people think of "fitness" or "self-improvement," typically their wish list includes attributes like a smaller waistline,

Your say:  -  Sep 24, 2007
Maryland Gazette,Availability of opportunities for seniors, fitness classes, food programs, and volunteer opportunities. 7. Opportunities to "give back" to the communities

Thompson Community Association names its new board of directors  -  Oct 11, 2007
Richmond Review,It provides preschool, preteen, youth, seniors, fitness, sports, arts and cultural programs as well as special events including Nibbles and Bites and

Exercise program for stroke survivors  -  Oct 5, 2007
Western News,It involves one-hour exercise classes twice a week for a 12-week period taught by certified CCAA seniors’ fitness instructors. The program is seeking 12

Senior Spotlight  -  Aug 28, 2007
Western Queens Gazette,...arts and education programs for youth, our seniors fitness program aims to keep neighborhood parks a great place for community activity.

Health Briefs - Sept. 4  -  Sep 3, 2007
Daily Camera,The Fit Club goes hand-in-hand with the Platinum Rockers, which offers innovative classes to increase seniors' fitness levels, such as Swimming 101 and 102

The new face of fitness is getting older  -  Jul 31, 2007
CNN InternationalBy David Williams In the '80s, seniors had TV role models like the Golden Girls, Matlock and "Murder She Wrote's" mystery-writing sleuth, Jessica Fletcher.

Key to funding for eldercare technologies? Pilots  -  Jul 17, 2007
CNET News.com,Test programs provide important information as to whether a technology will work and whether people would be willing to pay for it, say panelists.

'Seniors In Shape' Free Summer Program  -  Jul 12, 2007
Wave of Long Island (subscription),..."Seniors In Shape" continues their exercise and activities program with Tuesday evening and Saturday morning summer classes at Aviator Sports and Recreation

Humana Sponsors Seniors Fitness Workout To Highlight Need For ...  -  Jun 30, 2007
RTT News,6/30/2007 7:01:50 PM Humana Inc. (HUM) said Saturday Richard Simmons led the world's largest senior-workout organized by the company during the 2007

Workout program helps seniors stay on their feet  -  Apr 21, 2007
StarPhoenix,Exercise can help seniors reduce the chances of falling, according to medical exercise specialist and seniors fitness instructor Doug Panton.

Holden seniors fitness  -  Feb 14, 2007
The Landmark,Join the Holden Senior Center for an hour of fun exercise to music to help stay strong, fit, healthy and independent. Classes are ongoing, year-round on a

Working out to the oldies - bringing seniors up to speed  -  Feb 19, 2007
UNH The New Hampshire (subscription),Bryan Rogers, a senior at the University of New Hampshire, has designed a new program specifically designed for senior citizens in an attempt to break the

Business Milestones  -  Feb 11, 2007
Murfreesboro Post,Mosey had received her certification in cancer wellness, Silver Sneakers 1&2 Seniors Fitness Programs, and has completed various continuing education rehab

Netsource launches new web site for Ocala Aquatics  -  Feb 14, 2007
PR Leap (press release),In addition, they host extensive Masters Swimming programs, water aerobics and seniors’ fitness programs. NetSource Technologies is an award-winning web

New program, fit for seniors, kicks off Monday  -  23 Jan 2007
Brainerd Daily Dispatch,By JENNIFER STOCKINGER. Calling all seniors 55 years and older. It's time to get out this winter and have some fun. Beginning Monday, a free program called

New job perk: daycare for Mom and Dad  -  23 Jan 2007
National Post,It will be located within an existing south Calgary retirement home, which already offers a menu of seniors' fitness programs, movies, social groups and

Fitness experts predicting shift to sensible workout philosophies ...  -  Jan 15, 2007
Winnipeg Free Press,As well, Winnipeg in Motion, a community initiative designed to get more people working out, offers free seniors' fitness programming, such as group mall

50-plus program connects people with fitness  -  Jan 10, 2007
The Powell River Peak,Consequently, the Powell River parks, recreation and culture department became involved and designed a seniors' fitness and wellness program.

More than 58 mln Chinese elderly do regular sports: white paper  -  Dec 11, 2006
People's Daily Online,Since 2001, China organized the "Millions of Seniors' Fitness Exercise Activities", which have attracted more and more senior participants. ...

Full text: The Development of China's Undertakings for the Aged  -  Dec 11, 2006
People's Daily Online,Since 2001, the "Millions of Seniors' Fitness Exercise Activities" organized in China have attracted more and more senior participants, so it is estimated that ...

Value of exercise for seniors shown in multi-center study  -  Nov 27, 2006
TheMatureMarket.com (press release),On your mark, get set, go! Seniors who acquaint themselves with that well-known mantra may live more independent lives, according to new research. ...

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