Fit & Strong! (F&S)

Dates TBA | Cost: FREE

Fit & Strong! (F&S) is a group physical activity and behavior change program for persons with arthritis. Participants develop personalized action plans to maintain physical activity and progress after the class ends. F&S is effective, engaging, and fun – the program has high retention and attendance rates.

The program helps older adults to:

Gain a clear understanding of what osteoarthritis is and how physical activity that is tailored to the needs of persons with arthritis can help them manage arthritis symptoms
Learn to perform safe stretching, balance, aerobic and strengthening, exercises which gradually increase in frequency, duration, and intensity over time
Incorporate physical activity into their lifestyles by exercising three times/week for 1 hour
Reduce arthritis symptoms
Develop individualized, tailored, multiple component physical activity programs that are sustainable after the program ends
Maintain independent functioning

The program consists of 24 sessions each 90 minutes. The first 60 minutes focus on flexibility, low-impact aerobics, and strength training to improve lower body function. The remaining 30 minutes consist of health education and group problem solving using a structured curriculum.

Length of program: 3 sessions a week, for 10 weeks or 2 sessions a week for 12 weeks

Offered: In-person
Cost: Free
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