Tales of an Exercise Sociologist

Great Active Older Adult Land training with Broward Y staff and Miami Dade Parks and Rec team

ybcseniorhealth — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 10:37:25 +0000

We had a great time with HARC partners from Broward and Miami Dade–South Florida’s programs continue to expand. The Y of Broward looks forward to working with this great team from Miami Dade!

Y of Broward County’s EnhanceFitness featured on Health Foundation’s Website

ybcseniorhealth — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 21:30:37 +0000

http://www.healthyagingsf.org/

Scroll to the bottom to see some great stories from EnhanceFitness participants in South Florida.

Happened upon an EF class in Islamadora

ybcseniorhealth — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 11:20:24 +0000

While kayaking in the Keys, I found an EF class in the AHEC program held in Islamadora at Founder’s Park. After taking a picture of the flyer, I turned around a took a picture of the scenery. Let me know when you need a long-term substitute teacher!!!

Boston EnhanceFitness training

ybcseniorhealth — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 20:47:35 +0000

We had a great time at the Greater Boston Y EnhanceFitness training. The training took place in the historic Constitution Inn Y in Charlestown located right by the USS Constitution. The instructors all did a great job and I look forward to seeing the program fluorish and serve many more seniors in the Boston area. I loved the December sailing regatta and the Christmas tree on the sailboat. It was a great time in Boston. Good Luck!!

Great New Instructor Training in Baton Rouge, LA

ybcseniorhealth — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 15:12:33 +0000

Just returned from a great trip to Baton Rouge, where the YMCA of the Capital Area has been funded through YUSA to implement EnhanceFitness. I had a great time with the instructors from the association. I love a Y that recognizes Mardi Gras as an official holiday! Thanks to everyone for a great training experience and I look forward to seeing your program flourish! I learned all about rice and gravy, drive through Daquari shops, and a lesson in not scheduling a training during the SEC championship game (even when LSU is not playing!) Thank you Tima and staff for your hospitality!

EnhanceFitness featured at the Y of Broward County Annual Meeting!

ybcseniorhealth — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 15:01:24 +0000

Nearly 100 EnhanceFitness participants opened the YMCA of Broward County meeting at the Hard Rock by dancing down the aisles and showing off their energy and enthusiasm for their experience and improvements this year in the EnhanceFitness program. Thanks to everyone who made this a special day and a great showcase of our program’s success this year! A huge thankyou to all the participants in this great event and a special thank you to the instructors and volunteers who made the day special!

Hallmark Clip Airs

ybcseniorhealth — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 14:42:53 +0000

The Hallmark Channel EnhanceFitness feature aired this morning on What the Stuff Boomer TV. The segment was filmed at The Mainlands of Tamarac and features EF participants from all over Broward and Miami-Dade counties. Great job participants–you look wonderful!!

http://whatthestufftv.com/VideoFolder/enhancefitnessplayer.htm

Funding Announcement Party

ybcseniorhealth — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 06:33:00 +0000

The YMCA of Broward County announced it’s Year 2 funding award from the Health Foundation of South Florida. The funding will allow 30 EnhanceFitness sites across Broward County to align under YMCA leadership. We celebrated with a party and a great EF class at St. Benedict’s Episcopal Church in Plantation. Thank you instructors, participants, and YMCA leadership for attending!

: Board Member Dick Blattner

: Sheryl Woods, President/CEO of the YMCA of Broward County

New outdoor sign at Ascension Peace Church

ybcseniorhealth — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 11:45:47 +0000

Check out our new outdoor sign at Ascension Peace Presbyterian Church in Lauderhill, FL. Look how busy that road is!!

Thank you Fall Prevention Awareness Day webinar participants

ybcseniorhealth — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 16:27:31 +0000

I enjoyed presenting on today’s webinar. I look forward to your comments and questions regarding the EnhanceFitness program.