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Virtual Class: Exercise and Healthy Aging on May 14

Exercise can be a great boost to body, mind and spirit especially for older adults. GoodLife Fitness hosts. 1.855.442.4373.

Senior woman exercising at home
Senior woman exercising at home (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Throughout the aging process, people’s bodies change as daily activities and habits also impact their overall health. Exercise can be a tool to help prevent and fight disease and age-related decline. A free virtual program, “Exercise and Healthy Aging,” will be held Friday, May 14, 1 to 2 p.m. Presenter will be Joanna Weir, exercise physiologist with Hartford HealthCare’s GoodLife Fitness.

Registration is required; call 1.855.HHC.HERE/ 1.855.442.4373 or visit www.HHCHealth.org/VirtualClasses. After registration, participants will receive an email with easy instructions on joining the virtual class.

GoodLife Fitness, a program of Hartford HealthCare, is geared toward the older adult to build energy, strength and endurance for an active lifestyle. An exercise physiologist works one-to-one with each person to improve muscular strength, balance, cardiovascular health and self-esteem, while reducing the risk of falls and injuries. For more information and about the eight locations, visit https://hhcseniorservices.org/health-wellness/goodlife-fitness.

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