Welcome to an award-winning program that emphasizes walking as low-impact cardiovascular movement, as well as stretching and resistance training in locations throughout the Magic Valley. Our program is geared to serve older adults with varying levels of functioning abilities during the College of Southern Idaho's fall, spring, and summer semesters.
This is a free program sponsored by the College of Southern Idaho, in partnership with the CSI Office on Aging, the Filer, Buhl, Shoshone, and Hagerman School Districts, and the Jerome, Rupert, Burley, Gooding, and Hailey Recreation Departments, as well as the Wendell Senior Center.
Check out a program near you, as we offer classes in the following locations:
Staying active becomes more important than ever during the second half of life. In fact, what has been considered "normal aging" may have more to do with a sedentary lifestyle than with the aging process. We completed a ten-week study period, during which our program participants, regardless of their age, made significant improvements in balance, muscular strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance using established functional measurement standards for older people.
We invite you to join us, where you may enjoy the following benefits:
Know the difference between normal vs. unhealthy reactions to physical activity. If you should experience an unhealthy reaction, stop exercise immediately.
Normal reactions include:
Unhealthy reactions include: