In case you needed to hear another reason to exercise; data from the Health Partners Research Foundation shows that adults aged 50 and over who started exercising for at least 90 minutes a week saved an average of $2,200 per year in medical costs. This makes an exercise class seem like a very economical alternative to traditional medicine, and there is the additional benefit of feeling great after a good workout!
But it is important to remember that not all exercise classes are created equal. 83% of fitness facilities serve the older adult populations, but only 43% offer programming geared specifically to this group and even fewer facilities offer programming designed for disease-specific conditions. A class or program that is dedicated to serving a particular need has a far greater impact on your body and overall health than a general fitness class.
The Ikier Wellness Center’s Osteofitness class is one such program, as it is specifically designed to reverse Osteoporosis and Osteopenia. Careful bone strengthening and muscle stretching is combined with balance improvement and falls prevention to create a comprehensive program that tackles Osteoporosis head on, in combination with a healthy diet and the intake of calcium and vitamin D.
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