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Senior Fitness Programs Category: OtherTitleSenior Fitness Programs DescriptionWe offer fitness at our Senior Center 6 days a week. We offer Strength classes, twice a week, these classes offer increased flexibility, strengthen the large muscle group to aid in the prevention of falls. We offer Fitness and aquatic classes at our local Y. These classes are held 2x week. Our seniors participate in T'ai Chi classes on Saturday mornings. T'ai Chi offers relief from arthritic pain, aids in balance and general well being. Target Audience60+ audience in the greater Coatesville area of Chester County. OrganizationsCoatesville Area Senior Center and the Brandywine YMCA BudgetTotal budget for all fitness programs is $25,765.00 ImpactThe staff at the Coatesville Area Senior Center has monitored the blood pressure of those participating in our fitness programs and found and after 3 months that 42% of our seniors have lowered their blood pressure between 5 and 15 points. another benefit was the noted decline in pain and improvement of balance ProblemsThe only problem is convincing some of the seniors that exercise can lead to a healthier life Contact NameCoatesville Area Senior Center Contact Phone610-383-6900 Contact Address22 N. 5th Ave PO Box 71 Coatesville, PA 19320 Contact E-Mail
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