Swim classes. Fitness groups. Walking and biking clubs. The possibilities for senior exercise groups go on and on. And, when you choose to live at a senior living community like Moldaw in Palo Alto, CA, all these opportunities and more are right at your fingertips. Here are the three major types of benefits that senior group fitness classes offer — plus how retirement communities like Moldaw make physical activity easy, accessible, and fun!
1. Physical Benefits
It will come as no surprise that one of the main benefits of senior exercise classes are the physical wellness perks. From head to toe, your entire body can benefit from a regular activity routine — and group fitness programs are a great way to make that happen!
Fall prevention is a major focus as you age, which is why balance exercises that improve your stability are so important. Weight-bearing activities like dancing and yoga can also improve your bone density and prevent fractures, while hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills can get a helpful boost with group sports and biking.
Exercise options at senior living communities can also help you manage symptoms of chronic conditions like diabetes and arthritis, or be customized to different focuses of your health, like:
- Flexibility
- Balance
- Coordination
- Strength
- Dexterity
- Heart wellness
2. Mental Benefits
Physical activity isn’t only beneficial to your body — it’s great for your mind, too. Exercise for older adults is a great source of mental stimulation, with benefits ranging from memory recall and improved sleep to supporting your cognitive strength and even mitigating dementia-related symptoms.
Regular exercise is also a great mood-booster! From stress reduction and increasing your confidence to that feeling of accomplishment when you achieve your goals, keeping your body moving is an amazing way to support your mental health.
3. Social Benefits
Working out in a group is a great way to expand the benefits of exercise! While jogging on a treadmill or using the elliptical may feel isolating at times, when you do it with friends or neighbors it becomes a group activity!
Exercising in a group is also a great way to add motivation to your workout routine, with your friends and trainers providing support throughout the activity. You also gain accountability, which is a great way to ensure you keep to your goals!
Perhaps one of the most important benefits of group exercise for seniors is the camaraderie and socialization it offers. Whether it’s a yoga class, guided strength training, or team sport, working out with others is an amazing way to spend time with old friends — and make new ones!
Moldaw Makes Group Exercise Safe & Easy!
Senior living communities like Moldaw make getting (and staying!) moving easy and convenient. On-site resources like our fitness center, group classes, and professional trainers make exercising both easy and enjoyable. Choose from a wide range of easily customizable activities, from swimming to weight training to court sports, and enjoy expert guidance and advice to achieve your physical goals — and stay safe while doing it!
Come see us in person! Contact us today to schedule a personal tour and see how Moldaw makes exercise for seniors easy, convenient, and fun.