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Health and Wellness Newsletter
April 19, 2023 |
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Be Inspired to Move!
with Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete, Gerry! |
| Hi friends!
Are you looking for ways to kick start your wellness journey?
Join 2023 Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete, Gerry Smith today at 1:30pm EDT, to find out how you can get the recommended 30 minutes of exercise each day to stay healthy and improve your well-being.
In this session, you’ll hear Gerry’s story, participate in a guided exercise session that can be done while standing or sitting, and then have time to ask questions.
Click the red button below for more information:
| Join “Let's All Move Together” |
See you online,
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– Nicole Alcime, Manager of Virtual Program Experiences |
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Senior Planet Community Group of the Week:
A Space for Creatives
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 Looking to connect with fellow creators?
Join the group “A Space for Creatives“ on Senior Planet Community to get inspiration and share ideas!
Haven’t signed up for Senior Planet Community yet? Click here to join!
| Visit “A Space for Creatives” on Senior Planet Community |
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Subscribe to Senior Planet on YouTube!
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Can't make it to our live fitness class sessions during the day? Check out a selection of recorded videos at youtube.com/@seniorplanet!
Click the button below to view an array of health and wellness videos that you can watch at any time, led by your favorite Senior Planet trainers.
From meditation sessions with Cas, to strength classes with Sally, there's something for everyone!
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| Online Fitness Classes This Week |
These live, virtual class sessions take place on the Zoom platform. Learn how to use Zoom here!
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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Morning Stretch
Wednesday, April 19 | 10:00am to 10:30am EDT
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Start your day with a short morning stretch!
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Fit Fusion Workout
Wednesday, April 19 | 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
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Get your heart pumping during this fun, high-energy workout!
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Wellness Wednesday – Let's All Move Together!
Wednesday, April 19 | 1:30pm to 2:30pm EDT
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Join 2023 Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete Gerry Smith for a guided exercise session — sitting or standing!
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Easy-to-Follow Tai Chi
Wednesday, April 19 | 2:00pm to 2:45pm EDT
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Move, breathe and flow during this gentle, slow, flowing form of exercise
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Balance Matters
Wednesday, April 19 | 4:00pm to 5:00pm EDT
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Light movement and discussion designed to improve balance
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Fitness Apps
Wednesday, April 19 | 6:00pm to 7:00pm EDT
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This lecture covers many different types of fitness apps, whatever your health and wellness goals.
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Thursday, April 20, 2023
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Balance/Strength
Thursday, April 20 | 9:00am to 10:00am EDT
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Activate the joints and muscles to become limber and increase balance during this exercise class.
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Morning Stretch
Thursday, April 20 | 10:00am to 10:30am EDT
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Start your day with a short morning stretch!
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Chair Yoga
Thursday, April 20 | 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
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Follow various cues to develop body alignment and breath awareness
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Strength and Stability
Thursday, April 20 | 1:00pm to 2:00pm EDT
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Maintain your independence by staying strong and stable!
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Mindful Meditation & Breathing
Thursday, April 20 | 2:00pm to 3:00pm EDT
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Learn about the benefits of mindful meditation and breathing, and spend time deepening your meditation practice.
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Barre
Thursday, April 20 | 3:00pm to 4:00pm EDT
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Build strength during this full-body workout
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Afternoon Stretch
Thursday, April 20 | 4:00pm to 4:30pm EDT
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Join us to decrease muscle stiffness, improve your circulation and calm your mind
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Functional Strength Training
Thursday, April 20 | 5:00pm to 5:45pm EDT
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Use bodyweight, bands, and dumbbells to build your strength
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Friday, April 21, 2023
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Morning Stretch
Friday, April 21 | 10:00am to 10:30am EDT
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Start your day with a short morning stretch!
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Tai Chi
Friday, April 21 | 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
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Relax your mind and strengthen your body with this gentle exercise class
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Monday, April 24, 2023
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Morning Stretch
Monday, April 24 | 10:00am to 10:30am EDT
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Start your day with a short morning stretch!
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Fit Fusion Workout
Monday, April 24 | 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
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Get your heart pumping during this fun, high-energy workout!
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Easy-to-Follow Tai Chi
Monday, April 24 | 2:00pm to 2:45pm EDT
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Move, breathe and flow during this gentle, slow, flowing form of exercise
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Feldenkrais – Gentle Movements for Life
Monday, April 24 | 4:00pm to 5:00pm EDT
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Learn movements that will help you rediscover your innate capacity for efficient movement
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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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Stronger Bones
Tuesday, April 25 | 9:00am to 10:00am EDT
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Activate the joints and muscles and increase mental focus during this exercise class.
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Morning Stretch
Tuesday, April 25 | 10:00am to 10:30am EDT
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Start your day with a short morning stretch!
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Chair Yoga
Tuesday, April 25 | 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
View event
Follow various cues to develop body alignment and breath awareness
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Strength and Stability
Tuesday, April 25 | 1:00pm to 2:00pm EDT
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Maintain your independence by staying strong and stable!
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Holistic Wellness Discussion Group
Tuesday, April 25 | 2:00pm to 3:00pm EDT
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Share your experience with holistic wellness
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Barre
Tuesday, April 25 | 3:00pm to 4:00pm EDT
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Build strength during this full-body workout
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Afternoon Stretch
Tuesday, April 25 | 4:00pm to 4:30pm EDT
View event
Join us to decrease muscle stiffness, improve your circulation and calm your mind
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Functional Strength Training
Tuesday, April 25 | 5:00pm to 5:45pm EDT
View event
Use bodyweight, bands, and dumbbells to build your strength
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| View All Fitness & Wellness Classes |
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| Healthy Aging News |
| Enjoy this selection of health and wellness articles from seniorplanet.org! |
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Arthritis: No Cure, But Ways to Ease the Pain
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Arthritis is incurable but there are ways to manage the pain, say experts.
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| Gerry, 75: Movement, Meals, and Mindset |
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Sponsored Athlete Gerry is on a mission to avoid a diagnosis of diabetes.
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