Seniors, Keep Moving!

Regular physical activity benefits people of any age, and seniors are no exception. In fact, physical activity is essential for healthy aging. Seniors not only gain health benefits from regular physical activity, they will also see improved mental and psychological health.
It is never too late to start being physically active. When you do, it makes it easier to perform the routine activities of daily life, including simple things like getting out of a chair or moving around the house. Physical activity helps to preserve mobility, maintain independence and delay the onset of major disability. Exercise can improve physical function in adults of any age, including adults who are overweight and even those who are frail.
Seniors are a varied group, but studies show that the senior population is the least physically active of any age group, and most older adults spend a significant proportion of their day being sedentary. This inactivity contributes to chronic medical problems like, type-2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, osteoarthritis, or cancer. Physical activity is essential to preventing and managing chronic disease. Ask any doctor; they will all give you the same advice – “Keep moving!”
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has published national guidelines for seniors to use in finding the appropriate type of exercise and physical activity. You can read their recommendations at Physical Activity for Older Adults. Better yet, stay right here in Volusia-Flagler-Central Florida, and you can find abundant opportunities for healthy, fun activities. Here are some suggestions from the OurSeniors.net resource, the OurSeniors.net Seniors Directory:

• The Volusia-Flagler YMCA. Check out the six branches of your local Volusia-Flagler YMCA on the OurSeniors.net website (Click Volusia-Flagler YMCA). Just click the link above to see more. These branches offer exercise and fitness programs for all levels of physical ability, including some aimed directly at seniors and active 55+ adults. Here are the addresses and phone numbers for more detailed information

• The City of Daytona Leisure Services Department. The City of Daytona Beach has four recreation centers, all providing programs and activities. (Click The City of Daytona Leisure Services Department). Many are especially for our seniors. The Schnebly Recreation Center has exercise classes suited especially for seniors, a monthly luncheon & field trip, fitness room, game room, quilting, arts & crafts, and even more indoor activities. It also has two new pickle ball courts for everyone’s (including seniors) enjoyment! Here is the phone and location:
  • Phone 386-210-7690
    Peggy Schnebly Recreation Center
    1101 North Atlantic Ave
    Peggy Schnebly Center Driving Directions

“Keep Moving” is good advice for people of all ages, but especially for the seniors we are dedicated to serving. Find a good exercise or physical activity you like at one of the Approved Vendors listed above. For information about any senior-related need, you may contact an OurSeniors.net Advisor by phone at 866-333-2657 (se habla Español), or by using Contact Us. Check out our website at Ourseniors.net and take an online look at our senior living magazine, OurSeniors.net Magazine. You can view the entire OurSeniors.net Directory of Approved Vendors