Even though colder winter weather might make you want to hibernate, staying active year-round is important for your physical and mental well-being. Finding enjoyable ways to move your body and engage your mind helps with your cardiovascular and brain health. As a Life Plan Community, Cedarfield supports residents in maintaining an active lifestyle with an array of amenities and engagement opportunities. Exploring these options and adjusting your exercise routine could assist in weathering the winter months well.
Whether you have always been active or you are just getting started, moving your body in your golden years offers many benefits. Physically, you may experience the following effects of incorporating exercise into your routine:
You also gain mental and social benefits, including:
Swimming can be an effective exercise for all ages. Water provides natural resistance that helps you get a cardiovascular and strengthening workout. The buoyancy of the water minimizes impact on your joints and provides a more supportive option for physical activity. This can be helpful if you have arthritis or mobility issues that make some forms of exercise challenging.
At Cedarfield, the weather does not interfere with your swimming exercise routine. Our Pathways to Wellness Center features a heated indoor lap pool, whirlpool and therapy pool for a variety of water-based exercises. You can control the intensity of your swimming workout while reducing your overall risk of injury. Swim laps on your own or join an aquatic exercise class for a guided group workout.
Another option for heart-healthy winter activities for seniors is to join a group exercise class. Participating in a group class combines physical movement with socialization to enhance the benefits. When you go to the same class each week, you build relationships with the other participants. Meaningful connections and friendships can even motivate you to show up regularly and maintain a consistent exercise routine.
Group exercise classes designed for seniors take your unique needs in mind. They incorporate age-appropriate moves that focus on the key benefits you need as you age, such as flexibility and balance. You often learn modifications for exercise moves that enhance your current abilities.
The state-of-the-art Pathways to Wellness Fitness Center at Cedarfield offers a range of exercise options that are available year-round. In addition to the aquatics amenities, it includes an aerobics studio and weight-training room. Class options include yoga, aerobics, strength and tai chi to appeal to a variety of interests. Residents can try different class options to find the ones that they enjoy and that fit their needs and capabilities. We also have personal trainers who assist residents with the creation of customized exercise programs based on individual needs, goals and physical condition.
Staying active does not have to mean working out in a traditional sense. Joining social clubs and participating in community events encourages movement and engagement. They also offer mental stimulation and social interactions, which support overall well-being.
Social clubs are available for a wide range of interests. Find a group that relates to one of your hobbies or a topic that is important to you. Actively participating in most or all of the opportunities provided by the group helps you get the most out of the experience. Social groups often plan engaging events and outings that can help keep you moving. You also get the benefit of building connections with other group members by participating regularly.
Cedarfield residents benefit from planned community and social events that encourage daily activity. Our calendar is full year-round with resident engagement opportunities that appeal to a variety of interests. Residents browse the options regularly to choose the options that best fit their schedule and preferences.
Engaging in creative pursuits encourages you to concentrate and plan your projects. Various arts encourage hand-eye coordination, grasping and other fine motor skills that are important to practice as you age. While you might not work up a sweat while crafting, you do challenge your mind and body in other ways.
Participating in a group art class encourages you to socialize while you create your artwork. Many people find that craft projects help them relax and reduce their stress levels. Creative projects are open to interpretation so everyone can have success no matter how a project turns out.
Cedarfield's creative arts studio invites you to be artistic whenever you want. Our woodworking studio provides another venue for creativity and craftsmanship. These innovative parts of our campus offer residents other options for interaction while staying out of the cold.
At Cedarfield, residents embrace ways to stay active year-round by choosing to participate in the events on our social calendar and taking advantage of our many amenities. Visit Cedarfield for yourself to explore all the unique opportunities to stay active. Contact us to schedule an appointment or call 804 474 8788.
