December 2020 Senior Newsletter

ACTIVITIES - FITNESS

Fitness Tips for Seniors

Walking Tracks

Sportsplex 11351 W. 159th St.

Always wear comfortable, well-fitting athletic shoes.

Be sure to include weight-bearing activities such as walking and land based exercise classes to promote bone health.

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The indoor track here is FREE with resident ID. Ten revolutions equal one mile. Orland Park Health & Fitness Center 15430 West Ave. The indoor track here requires a membership to use. Ten revolutions equal one mile.

Join group exercise classes or a walking club to make fitness more fun and increase your accountability!

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Try to do resistance training 2-3 times per week to build and maintain muscle.

For an effective, lower impact workout, try utilizing a swimming pool for classes, lap swimming, or water walking.

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Franklin E. Loebe Center 14650 S Ravinia Ave.

Set small, attainable goals for yourself that are based on your ability and current fitness level.

Mix it up! Try a variety of exercises and settings for a well-rounded routine.

The indoor track here FREE. Sixteen revolutions equal one mile.

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Group Exercise Classes

At Orland Park Health & Fitness Center and Sportsplex they have a list of in-person or online group exercises classes. Please visit www.ophfc.com or www.orlandpark.org/sportsplex to see a full list of all available classes to register for.

Pools

Utilize the warm water therapy & lap pools located at Orland Park Heath & Fitness Center for low-impact activities that are easy on the joints. Visit www.ophfc. com for a pool schedule and center hours.

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