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Seniors Stepping Up

1,884 views · Published 16 November 2015 · 1:41 · Indexed 4 November 2026

Channel: Lee Health · 2015 · Science & Technology

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Cheri Fountaine walked into Lee Memorial Health System’s SHARE Club last year and came out a new person. It took more than a year of work, but she jumped into the club’s exercise programs with both feet.

“I take Seniorcise. That’s an hour long class and then the class after that is called Stronger Back, Abs, and Core. And it works basically on strengthening the core of your body,” says Fountaine. 
It’s part of the ‘power’ in empowering seniors. The SHARE Club is dedicated to the wellness of adults 50 and over. A starting point for many is to step up, quite literally.
“We have some wonderful instructors and they really get them motivated and going. And they feel, our members feel safe with our instructors,” says SHARE Club assistant coordinator Dena Kilgus. 
That safety net is important. Many seniors are freshmen in the gym. Working out in a safe and social environment can make a dramatic difference in their overall health.

“We don't want people staying in their homes, it’s very important for your mental health to get involved with other people. So we do try to provide a range of programs that have interest for everyone,” says Kilgus. 

SHARE Club also offers classes and educational opportunities. Coming here several times a week, Cheri gained new friendships and managed to lose more than thirty pounds.
“If I want to go out for a walk I can actually walk for a period of time without getting really winded,” says Fountaine. 
With organized activities, seniors are stepping up to a healthier lifestyle. 

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