We do yoga, cardio, aerobics, weights and stretching. “I think it is a terrific program,” she says. Olivia Sala has been involved with Silver Sneakers in James City County for four years and works out at the recreation center multiple times a week. The motto for Silver Sneakers is ‘fitness, friends, and fun.’” I have everyone’s email address and check in with them. “The camaraderie here is huge,” Peck says. Up to three dozen people join her afternoon classes, and she takes a personal interest in her class participants. She has been teaching the classes ever since. Gail Peck, an instructor, helped implement Silver Sneakers at the James City County Recreation Center eight years ago. “The exercise benefits include reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, strength training for bones and muscles, improved balance to help prevent falls and improved mental health.” “With their membership, patrons have access to all our facility has to offer: the fitness center, track, racquetball court, pool and ten special Silver Sneakers classes per week for a range of fitness levels,” says Carla Brittle, recreation centers administrator for James City County. In March, the center began offering additional Silver Sneakers classes due to demand. There are roughly 575 Silver Sneakers pass holders at the James City County Recreation Center. The program has been growing in popularity in James City County in part because of the county’s retired population.

Silver Sneakers keeps me on the ball and keeps me moving.”

Sometimes you need all the encouragement you can get. The instructors keep an eye on everyone and encourage everyone. Kays enjoys the program not only for the physical activity but also for the social aspect. I hadn’t been doing anything for a while, and my poor body was getting desperate, so I decided to give it a try.” “I had recently been widowed when I first heard about it,” he says.

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