Health & Fitness
Greenspring Hosted Nation's First Coordinated NIA Go4Life Campaign Fitness Event for Seniors
Greenspring retirement community hosted the nation's first coordinated National Institute on Aging's Go4Life fitness event for seniors on Wednesday, November 9.
Greenspring retirement community hosted the nation's first coordinated National Institute on Aging's Go4Life fitness event for seniors on Wednesday, November 9. The goal of the Go4Life campaign is to provide resources to older adults that they can use to incorporate exercise and physical activity into their everyday lives. This federal campaign is based on research showing that exercise and physical activity can help people stay healthy and independent, and prevent some of the chronic conditions associated with aging.
During the event, representatives from the National Institute on Aging visited the community and informed residents about the Go4Life campaign and its goals. In addition, the health education and outreach event included the participation of residents in tai-chi, zumba, low-impact aerobics, yoga, and chair-fit.
“Greenspring is a vibrant community where residents enjoy staying active and fit,” noted Brad Hibbs, Greenspring Wellness Manager. “This campaign fits perfectly with the existing campus wellness program which enables people to enjoy a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle.”
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About Go4Life: An exercise and physical activity campaign from the National Institute on Aging at NIH, is designed to help you fit exercise and physical activity into your daily life. Motivating older adults to become physically active for the first time, return to exercise after a break in their routines, or build more exercise and physical activity into weekly routines are the essential elements of Go4Life. More information about the Go4Life campaign can be found at www.nia.nih.gov/Go4Life.
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About Greenspring: One of 16 Erickson Living full-service retirement communitie is situated on a scenic 108-acre campus in Springfield, Virginia. The community is home to 2000 residents, many of which reside in the 1405 independent living units. Additional information about Greenspring can be found at www.ericksonliving.com.
