Older adults needed for fitness study beginning second week of January
The Canastota Public Library has been selected as a hosting site for a national study that will begin in January. Volunteers are needed to participate in a three month video-led fitness study conducted by the Geri-Fit Company. To qualify for the study, participants must be over the age of 65 and not be doing any kind of strength training exercises (walking, tai chi or yoga is ok).
Most of the exercises will be performed seated in a chair, and you will not have to get on the floor.
Participants must complete as many as possible of the 24 classes that will be conducted during the three month (12-week) period beginning the week of Jan. 14 through mid-April. Those who participate will be exercising with different levels of video workouts throughout the duration of the study. Everyone is encouraged to work out at their own pace.
Classes will be held twice weekly for 45 minutes. Upon completion of the 12-week study, each participant will fill out a survey to help evaluate the effectiveness of the video-led classes and to determine if their strength, stamina, balance and range of motion improved.
Classes will start Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, and will be held on Mondays and Fridays from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Limited space is available.
To sign up and learn more about this program, stop by the circulation desk on the first floor or contact the library at 315.697.7030. Additional information is also available by visiting gerifit.com.
The Canastota Public Library is located at 102. W. Center St., Canastota. The library has been providing services to the community since 1896.
Geri-Fit is a for-profit corporation that benefits from the sale of its programs and products.