Health & Fitness
Virtual Class: Understanding Arthritis on Dec. 2
Exercise physiologist to discuss dietary factors and exercise options at free program. Registration required; call 1.855.442.4373.
Doctors have identified more than 100 types of arthritis, a condition commonly characterized by pain and stiffness of the joints. A virtual class, “Understanding Arthritis,” will explore how dietary factors, free radicals and trauma can cause arthritis, how it is diagnosed, and what can be done to prevent it. This program will be held Wednesday, Dec. 2, 10 to 11 a.m. Evan Gross, exercise physiologist with GoodLife Fitness, will lead the program.
Registration is required. To register, call 1.855.442.4373 or visit Hartford HealthCare.org/VirtualClasses. After registration, an email will be sent 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.