NATIONAL SENIOR HEALTH AND FITNESS DAY

NATIONAL SENIOR HEALTH & FITNESS DAY Last Wednesday in May

NATIONAL SENIOR HEALTH AND FITNESS DAY

On the last Wednesday in May each year, approximately 100,000 senior adults will participate in activities across the U.S. for National Senior Health and Fitness Day. Let's get our sneakers on and get moving!

#SeniorHealthFitnessDay

Seniors benefit in numerous ways from physical activity and exercises can be done at home, a community pool or a local center. In fact, seniors aren't limited to just one type of exercise either. There are many to choose from, including activities modified to fit any limitations. Yoga, walking and swimming are all low impact routines that offer a range of benefits late in life and for all abilities. Some of the benefits include:

  1. reduce fall risk and increase the ability to live independently

  2. maintain strength, healthy joints and muscles

  3. helps reduce or control blood pressure

  4. reduce the risk of colon cancer and diabetes

  5. ease symptoms of anxiety

  6. offer community and companionship when done in groups

  7. reduces and prevents arthritis joint swelling and pain

Many organizations offer special events especially for seniors. The best way to find out what local events are taking place in your community is to look at you community calendar or social media. Banks, health clubs, agencies on aging, hospitals, parks and recreation departments, retirement and senior centers are great places to start your search. The best part is celebrating today gives everyone the opportunity to visit other people!

CELEBRATING SENIOR HEALTH AND FITNESS DAY

Find an event near you. You can even explore options online and start a fitness routine at home. Pick one that fits your needs. Do you currently have a fitness routine that keeps you going strong? Share it using #SeniorHealthFitnessDay to post on social media.

NATIONAL SENIOR HEALTH & FITNESS DAY HISTORY

The Mature Market Resource Center, a national information clearinghouse for the older adult market, organizes National Senior Health and Fitness Day as a public-private partnership.