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The American population is undergoing a dramatic shift. The nation is growing older.

Soon, we will have more older people than children and more people at extreme old age than ever before.

As both the proportion of older people and the length of life increase throughout the world, key questions arise. Will population aging be accompanied by a longer period of good health, a sustained sense of well-being, and extended periods of social engagement and productivity? Or will it be associated with more illness, disability, and dependency?

The benefits that seniors can gain from being physically active are well documented and extensive. As well as reducing the risk of chronic disease, being physically active can help seniors to strengthen bones and muscles, improve their ability to do daily activities, prevent falls, reduce the risk of depression, control weight, and increase life expectancy.

Women can increase bone density, men can improve their performance in leisure activities such as golf and tennis, and we all improve our sexual health (shhhh ... don't tell the 20-somethings we're still active; let it be a surprise.)

To combat the negative effects of a sedentary lifestyle and the psychosocial issues that often accompany aging, fitness-based wellness programs developed for seniors are offered through certain health plans. Group exercise classes are perfect for older adults looking to improve their strength for daily activities.

Even better, seniors may already qualify for a free membership if their health plan includes Silver Sneakers or Silver and Fit.

Local gyms and the South Iredell Senior Center provide group classes for the Mooresville senior community. Certified personal trainers are skilled at guiding seniors through exercises devised to increase strength, balance, range of motion, endurance and physical skills required for daily living. At Golds Gym in Mooresville, music from the 1950s helps to keep everyone motivated.

If youre part of Americas older population, dont let your age dictate your health. Check out one of the numerous fitness classes that are available to you here in Mooresville.

Tonda Wynn is a Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Consultant at Golds Gym in Mooresville. Reach her at 704-787-3935 or ggtwynn@gmail.com. For more information about Silver Sneakers & Silver Fit, contact Terri Kindley, Certified Group Exercise Trainer at 704-408-6399 or ggtkindley@gmail.com.

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