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Physical activity can help your members develop endurance, strength, flexibility and balance.

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Offer programs and activities

Physical activity programs can be full of fun and friendship, as well as effective in helping your members develop endurance, strength, flexibility and balance. Program resources in the Guide include:

Program organizers are encouraged to include the following forms found in Resources: Activity Tools as part of their program registration procedures.

Keep in mind that active living is about more than structured programs. You can find many informal ways to encourage and support your members to be active.

The Active Seniors Program, from the City of Ottawa provides everything you need to start a simple exercise program for older adults, including chair exercises. It has a 45-minute audiocassette tape and instruction manual that guides a group through a blend of exercises to improve balance, muscular strength, stability and flexibility. For information on how to order this resource see Resources: Other Resources.


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