Exercise

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Staying active - even just 30 minutes of walking most days - can reduce the risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, cancer, depression and even dementia. The best results come from three types of activity: endurance (walking, bicycling, swimming); flexibility and balance (stretching, yoga, tai chi); and strength. Strength training produces results that surprise both older adults and physicians. Just a few basic strength exercises twice weekly can work wonders to keep us totally independent for decades.

Sanford Wellness Center

The Sanford Wellness Center has many classes, equipment and trainers available to assist you in setting up a personal exercise plan. Some classes to consider are: Joints in Motion (warm water pool exercise class); Prime Time Fitness Classes (balance, strength, function, cardiovascular); LAUNCH (development of a personal plan for fitness); and the Women's Wellness Program (intimate atmosphere for personalized training in a women’s only facility).

Please contact Kim Goetsch at 605-328-1600 or by email for more information on how to get active and age successfully.