Past: ‘Aging Gracefully’ Senior Fitness Event

HealthPoint Fitness, in cooperation with Southeast Missouri State University, will offer “Aging Gracefully: Fighting Frailty,” a senior fitness screening event for adults between the ages of 60 and 94. The event will be held at HealthPoint Fitness in Cape Girardeau on Thursday, November 14, with appointments between 3 and 5 p.m.

A variety of fitness tests will be completed, all adapted based on the age and activity level of the participant. The screening program includes eight tests, including seated flexibility, hand grip, knee lift, sit-to-stand and more. All participants will receive their results, with comparison to others in the 60 to 94-year-old age group, along with suggestions for activities to improve in areas that can help maintain strength and vitality for years to come.

By appointment only.

To register, call (800) 800-5123.

Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and athletic shoes. The screening will take about 30 minutes.