The York County Area Agency on Aging announced the return of Healthy Steps in Motion (HSIM), a falls-prevention exercise program for adults age 60 and older. This evidence-based series is designed especially for older adults who have concerns about falling and are interested in exercise-focused strength training, as well as balance improvement.
This free program starts with a warmup, followed by strength and balance exercises and ending with a cool-down stretch. There are three levels of exercise, which enables participants to continue HSIM for as long as they like. HSIM strives to reduce the risk of falling by building body strength, increasing flexibility, and improving balance.
Participants will learn about exercise basics and safety, setting goals, aerobic walking, and more. In addition, they will be assessed for fall risk and be given a free participant's guide and other resources. Classes will be held at two locations and are free and open to the public.
Classes will be held at SpiriTrust Lutheran Zimmerman Place, 800 Bollinger Drive, Shrewsbury, from 2 to 3 p.m. on Monday, July 22; Friday, July 26; Tuesday, July 30; Friday, Aug. 2; Monday, Aug. 5; Tuesday, Aug. 13, Friday Aug. 16; and Monday, Aug. 19. To preregister for these classes, readers may call Faye at 717-771-9610.
Classes will also be held at Hayshire United Church of Christ, 100 Haybrook Drive, York, from 10 to 11 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 16 through Aug. 8. To register, readers may call the church at 717-848-4007.
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