Staying physically active is something seniors of any age need to do. Group exercise classes are a great way for aging adults to maintain their physical well-being and also get the social benefits from the group setting. A senior living community is likely to have a wide range of group exercise classes for seniors to choose from so that they can have fun and get the support they need.
Supporting Mobility and Physical Health
Mobility is often a big challenge for aging adults. It’s important for them to maintain their strength, keep their balance, and regain flexibility. All of this is crucial for fall prevention as well as helping aging adults hang onto as much independence as possible. Group fitness classes at senior living communities often include a variety of different low-impact options so seniors at a variety of fitness levels can feel comfortable joining in.
Encouraging Social Connection
Group exercise classes allow seniors to spend time around other people, both other residents of the senior living community and staff members who are there to help. Exercising with other people helps to build friendships, beats loneliness, and helps seniors feel like they belong to the community they live in. Friend groups offer strong support, both with exercise and life.
Boosting Mental Wellness
Moving more often helps seniors to get more of the “happy chemicals” their bodies produce, like endorphins and dopamine. These chemicals help to improve mood and reduce stress, making exercise an easy way to improve mental wellness. Spending time with other people can have similar benefits, especially if everyone is engaging in games and exercises together.
Providing Accountability and Motivation
Working out with other people encourages everyone to keep showing up. These group activities promote consistency as well as motivation. It’s so much easier for aging adults to stick to an exercise plan when they have a schedule and supportive friends encouraging them to keep going. Exercise becomes more enjoyable and rewarding, with seniors seeing results more quickly.
Offering Fun Activities to Try
One of the main goals in a senior living community is to keep offering ideas and activities that are fun and that get seniors involved in what’s going on. That means that they’re more likely to have access to a variety of different classes and activities than seniors may have tried before. There’s an element of fun involved in continuing to try new things, especially with other people.
Enhancing Quality of Life
Boosting physical wellness, mental well-being, and social engagement are three big ways to help seniors experience a much better quality of life. When seniors exercise more often, they’re more likely to have better energy levels and sleep better. As they get their social needs met, seniors are more likely to enjoy their lives and their independence.
Being able to enjoy group exercise classes at a senior living community offers seniors the chance to stay active, make friends, and boost their health. All of these are great results, and they’re just the tip of the iceberg in terms of the benefits this type of living situation can offer to aging adults.
If you or an aging loved one are considering a Senior Living Community in Edwardsville, IL, or surrounding areas, please contact the caring staff at Knollwood Retirement Community today at (618) 226-5755
Offering seniors age 65 and older a wealth of amenities to retain as much independence as they are able, with support, in a home-like environment in our supportive living community.
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