Sauk Prairie Optimists hear about “functional fitness”

Sauk Prairie Optimists hear about “functional fitness”


Sandy Drury, Wellness Supervisor at Sauk Prairie Healthcare, spoke to the Sauk Prairie Optimist Club on Wednesday, November 15. She spoke of the need to maintain cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength, and balance for “functional fitness” throughout life. The human body starts to lose strength at age 30, bone density at age 40, and cardiovascular conditioning at age 50. Studies have also shown that 25% of people 45 years of age or older have had one or more falls. Physical activity can prevent disability and is the Number One factor in preventing Alzheimer’s Disease. Even something so simple as sitting on the edge of a chair and standing up and sitting down for ten repetitions each day can contribute to Functional Fitness. Ideally, everyone should try to do 30 minutes of activities that increase cardiovascular strength 5 days a week – this can be anything from walking, gardening, exercise classes, or even housecleaning! Wellspring, Sauk Prairie Healthcare’s fitness center, is one of many places that offer equipment, guidance, and fitness classes. Unlike some other centers, Wellspring is fully staffed all hours it is open, all staff have exercise science degrees and Certifications, and month-to-month memberships are available. Drury says anyone is welcome to tour Wellspring and assured the group that they will not be subjected to any hard sales pitches. Pictured: Sandy Drury, Wellness Supervisor at Sauk Prairie Healthcare, receives thanks from Optimist Member Carol May at the November 15 Optimist Club meeting.

Sandy Drury, Wellness Supervisor at Sauk Prairie Healthcare, spoke to the Sauk Prairie Optimist Club on Wednesday, November 15.  She spoke of the need to maintain cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength, and balance for “functional fitness” throughout life.

 

 


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