Instructor Angel MacNamara lead class enthusiasts Mirian MacGilvray, Stephanie White and Bernadine Jones-Gibbs in cardio boxing exercises.
Arlington — The Walter Reed Community Center kicked off a 55+ Fitness Day with Boomer Boot Camp at 9 a.m. on May 14 and ended with an afternoon of meditation at the end of the day. In between, seniors could sample the variety of classes offered at the center including Tai Chi, line dancing, dance fusion, stretching, pickleball, balance, Hatha Yoga, modern dance, cardio boxing, and Kukuwa African Dance.
This was the second day-long exercise and well-being Fitness Day and was sponsored by Arlington's Office of Senior Adult Programs. In addition to the fitness class, there were demonstrations in nutrition and Capital BikeShare as well as health talks and screenings. Senior Alliance's Nort Beckerman spoke to a group about maintaining the health of the brain and the Virginia Hospital Center provided blood pressure screenings. Participants were also treated to a nutrition demonstration and lunch in the café where Mathew Lee, MSPH, RDN talked about the basic nutrition needs for aging adults.
For more information about the many programs offered through Office of Senior Adult Programs' 55+ series, call 703-228-4744. In addition to the classes featured on Fitness Day, they also feature aerobics, Pilates, strength training, seated exercises, cycling, walking, aqua exercise, Zumba, table tennis, golf, volleyball, ice skating and tennis. The Walter Reed Community Center is located at 2909 S. 16th St. in Arlington.