Sept. 8, 2010 Stretching Class 

While many people can remain active and vibrant as they age, others may experience the effects of osteoporosis, osteoarthritis and other ailments which decrease the ability to participate in activities previously enjoyed.

As we age, our muscles become less elastic and the tissues around our joints thicken, restricting movement.  AARP reports that 60 percent of people over the age of 50 are inactive. Inactivity and aging contribute to inflexibility.

Why is flexibility important?  AARP lists these benefits of flexibility at all ages:

• Improve and maintain your range of motion
• Improve balance
• Prevent falls
• Relieve chronic pain
• Reduce tension and stress
• Improve circulation and concentration
• Boost your energy
• Improve your posture

The key to injury-prevention is habitual stretching.  Incorporate a formal stretching program into your routine at least three times per week.

Join 121 Fitness Center Personal Trainer, Dan Freshwater, as he leads you through a variety of stretches you can easily incorporate into your daily lifestyle.  He will instruct on proper breathing techniques and teach you stretches for all major muscle groups.

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Please also join us for our other September Wellness events, including:

• Sept. 14th Wellness Cooking Demonstration
• Sept. 17th Blood Drive (free smoothie with your donation!) Use sponsor code "casewestern" and look for the site location of  "121 Fitness Center" for 9/17/10.
• Sept. 21th Wellness Seminar: Enhance your quality of life with proper food choices

For all CWRU Wellness events, information, future events or archives, visit the ThinkFit website.

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