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Chicagoland Nonprofit Encourages Seniors to Move in Healthy Directions with Free Special Fitness Program; Elderwerks helps participants keep track of their progress


Just before the turning of a new year, people declare their motivation and desire to get physically fit to shed those unwanted pounds. The nonprofit Elderwerks encourages older adults, seniors, and anyone else who wants to keep up their momentum by entering Elderwerks Annual Stepping Out to Fitness program.

PALATINE, Ill., Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Just before the turning of a new year, people declare their motivation and desire to get physically fit to shed those unwanted pounds. The nonprofit Elderwerks encourages older adults, seniors, and anyone else who wants to keep up their momentum by entering Elderwerks Annual Stepping Out to Fitness program.

"Our popular program makes it easy for seniors to incorporate exercise into their daily lives. It's up to them to choose what they would like to do?anything from walking, lifting weights, participating in a yoga or tai chi class or any other physical activity."

Elderwerks President Jennifer Prell explained that this free program, which begins this month and lasts until the end of the year, is designed for participants of all fitness levels. The participants track their exercise on monthly logs provided on the organization's website and turn them in for chances to win monthly gift cards and annual prizes such as an Apple Watch or a Samsung flat-screen TV.

"Our popular program makes it easy for seniors to incorporate exercise into their daily lives," she explained. "It's up to them to choose what they would like to do?anything from walking, lifting weights, participating in a yoga or tai chi class or any other physical activity. We give them the encouragement and support to personally modify their workouts to their own pace, which I think, makes exercising more fun."

A recent article by the National Council on Aging advises that "older adults should engage in moderate exercise for at least 30 minutes five days a week and in muscle-strengthening activities for two or more days a week that work for all major muscle groups. Statistics show that less than one-third of Americans aged 65+ meet this recommendation."

To help participants find different activities, Elderwerks also offers virtual exercise classes. Through a partnership with The Urban Health Initiative at the University of Chicago Medicine community health department, there are weekly low-impact strength and cardio classes presented by the Chicago-based BodyParts Fitness Initiative.

Leah Seidel, owner of Golden Oaks Personal Training in Deerfield and an instructor who presents some of the nonprofit's virtual chair yoga and cardio strength classes, recommends the following general tips to help seniors go far in their exercise program:

For more information, visit Elderwerks' website.

About Elderwerks:
Based in Palatine, Elderwerks, a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization, has helped thousands of older adults and seniors age well. Elderwerks offers complimentary, person-centered information, referrals, and guidance for any type of senior living, home care, support services, and benefits. Acting as "senior guidance advisors," we help find the right solutions for you or your loved one. Whether it's assisted living, memory care, a referral for an elder law attorney, Veterans benefit specialist, or guidance for any type of senior care, Elderwerks simplifies the process of navigating senior living options and supportive services. We can offer you support in a very short period of time. Don't let the future overwhelm you, call Elderwerks first: 855-462-0100. For more information, visit Elderwerks' website

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SOURCE Elderwerks


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