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Stay Active & Independent for Life (SAIL) Fitness Class

About This Event

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SAIL (Stay Active & Independent for Life) is a 12-week falls prevention fitness program designed for older adults that focuses on strength, balance, and mobility - which reduces the risk of falls and improves overall quality of life.

SAIL Fitness Class Benefits:

  • Reduce risks of falling
  • Improve balance, mobility and leg strength - all known risk factors for falls
  • Maintain independence by building strength, improving balance and agility

SAIL Fitness Classes Include:

  • Exercises that can be done sitting or standing
    • Suite for all fitness levels
  • Fitness checks are done in the first class and at 12 weeks to track your progress. Fitness checks include:
    • 8-Foot Timed Up and Go
    • Bicep Curls
    • Chair Sit-to-Stand

Who Can Attend SAIL Fitness Classes:

  • Any older adult
  • Anyone who has fallen in the past year or is fearful of falling
  • Anyone looking to add exercise to their routine

Class Location: Glasgow Senior Center

Date & Time

  • Every Monday from 2:00pm - 3:00pm and Wednesday from 10:00am - 11:00am for 12 weeks beginning Monday, October 14 and ending Wednesday, January 22, 2025
  • The weeks of Thanksgiving (Nov 25 & 27), Christmas (Dec 23 and 25) and New Years (Dec 30 and Jan 1) will all be skipped

Instructor

  • FMDH EMS Community Integrated Health Program

For more information, please contact: FMDH EMS at (406) 228-3468 or (406) 228-3663

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Registration
  • Price: Free
  • Registration Instructions:

    Register in person at the Glasgow Senior Center on Wednesday, October 9 from 10am - 11am.

    If you can't make the in person registration day, please call FMDH EMS at (406) 228-3468 to register.