Fitness
Monroe Center hosts Health and Fitness Day for Older Americans Month
The Monroe Center for Healthy Aging will mark Older Americans Month by hosting a Health and Fitness Day on May 27, according to a community announcement.
The event is designed to promote wellness, physical activity and a positive approach to aging, organizers said. Programming reflects the center’s philosophy that many factors influencing how people age — including nutrition, movement and mindset — are within individual control, according to the announcement.
Exercise classes and health screenings
The day begins with the Movin’ and Groovin’ exercise class at 9 a.m., followed by the EnhanceFitness class offered by the Monroe Family YMCA at 10 a.m.
Cholesterol checks will also be available, though space is limited and advance registration is required by calling 734‑241‑0404. Participants are asked to fast for eight hours before the screening, according to the announcement.
Lunch and educational presentation
A complimentary lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. Registration is required and can be completed by calling 734‑241‑0404.
Following lunch, Chris Boudrie will present a program titled “The Pay‑Offs of Moving Your Body.” The presentation will examine the health benefits of physical activity and include a head‑to‑toe movement routine, according to the announcement.
Boudrie is a retired biology and health sciences professor at Lourdes University in Sylvania, Ohio, and currently works part‑time with the Monroe County Library System, and has been associated with the Monroe Center for Healthy Aging since 1987, organizers said.
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