Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, Parks and Recreation Opens Fitness Center for Baby Boomers

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(Free-Press-Release.com) March 14, 2011 --

Functional fitness, a current fitness trend helping prepare baby boomers for a more independent life, recently caught the eye of Natatorium Program Supervisor Karyn Loughridge Petty. “Everyday boomers must lift heavy loads like groceries and young grandchildren, navigate stairs, and perform household tasks. My goal was to expand our traditional fitness programming at the Natatorium to include workouts that mimic everyday life utilizing innovative fitness classes and equipment.” The result - a program just for baby boomers called Forever Young offered at the new Center for Functional Fitness.
Forever Young is a unique hybrid program for ages 50 and above that focuses on cardio, strength, flexibility, balance, cognition and nutrition. Its mission is to address the physical challenges of baby boomers in their quest to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle. The six key elements mentioned previously will be utilized each week of training. The programming will take any physical activity required in everyday life and incorporate it into a functional fitness workout class or exercise.

The new Center for Functional Fitness follows in the light of the highly successful Natatorium Health and Fitness Center. While the Natatorium currently offers the “Silver Series” classes for ages 60 and above, Forever Young will feature equipment that isn’t found in main building, like Kinesis and Pilates Reformer. Kinesis, a sleek and functional exercise wall utilizing cables of varying heights, allows training for strength, balance, coordination and integrated movement, all at once. Pilates Reformer improves posture and balance while it strengthens and improves flexibility using the core and central muscles. All equipment may be adjusted to accommodate any ability and fitness level. There is even a separate room where brain fitness exercises will take place to help keep the mind sharp.
“As a member of the baby boomer generation, I felt this diverse segment of our population was in need of a special program, designed specifically with them in mind,” said Cuyahoga Falls Mayor Don L. Robart.

One of the biggest advantages participants will appreciate is working out in a personalized, intimate, non-intimidating fitness setting with the added comfort of exercising among their own peer group. Friendly, motivating staff will be standing by to assist those who have never exercised before, or just haven’t in a while. “’Fitness for Function’ is our mantra and we are deeply committed to helping people stay in their own homes longer while helping them maintain their independence. We truly believe we can positively change lives and the way we approach aging,” said Bill Lohan, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation.
The Center for Functional Fitness is located on the civic center campus in the former location of the Cuyahoga Falls Municipal Court. A Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Celebration will take place on Saturday, March 26th, at 10:30 a.m. There will be tours, equipment demonstrations, and on-site registration available. The public is invited to attend. Call 330-971-8225 for more information.

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