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Snap Fitness makes life happier and healthier
STARRLA CRAY
Associate Editor
Bob Ahlgren of Dassel hasn’t let knee problems stop
him from going to the gym. In fact, exercise has been
helping him heal faster.
“I have had recent knee surgeries, and the team at
Snap Fitness was very helpful in the recovery process
after therapy,” he said. “I would recommend all of our
community members to join Snap Fitness as they know
how to take care of people!”
Christina Clark, owner of Snap Fitness centers along
Highway 12 from Delano to Dassel, said many people
use Snap Fitness as a way to safely transition from
physical therapy to regular daily activity.
“Your age is just a number,” she commented “With a
good attitude and the willingness to try new things, we
start seeing progress in our members that they haven’t
felt in years for their balance and fl exibility.”
The social aspect is another perk. About one third
of local Snap Fitness members are seniors, and they
motivate one another to keep reaching for their goals.
Member Cindy Swanson knows fi rsthand what this
is like.
“Establishing any exercise routine has never been
an easy thing for me, but attending the classes at Snap
Fitness for seniors has made a big difference,” she
noted. “The friends I’ve made there miss me when I’m
gone and encourage me when I’m there.”
Peter and Christina Thiel are also glad they joined
Snap Fitness.
“We knew we needed a place to exercise, and we
found this at Snap Fitness,” they said. “The staff
provided an individual plan for each of us, watching and
helping us each step of the way. They take an interest in
any special needs we have and instruct us thoughtfully
according to the specifi c group that is attending class
that day. The added bonus is the friendships that have
developed as we look forward to working on our health
together as a caring community within Snap Fitness. It
is more than a workout center; Snap Fitness has made
it a place where friends come to laugh and share, while
enjoying the time exercising.”
Snap Fitness offers group fi tness classes that are
specially designed to meet the needs of people 55 and
older. Classes focus on increased mobility and balance
to prevent falls, as well as resistance training to help
prevent bone and muscle loss.
“If I were to use one word to describe our classes, it
would be fun!” Clark noted. “We have become friends
and share life together in these classes.”
Many seniors are able to become Snap Fitness
members at no cost, or at deeply-reduced rates through
their insurance plan.
Snap Fitness off ers free group fi tness classes for members, some of which are specifi cally geared for senior citizens.
Participants can modify the moves as needed and still get an eff ective workout.
Feel good!
Being physically active is one of the
most important actions people of all
ages can take to improve their health,
according to the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services (HHS).
The new recommendations state that
“adults need at least 150 minutes of
moderate-intensity physical activity and
should perform muscle-strengthening
exercises on two or more days each
week.”
All adults are advised to avoid
inactivity. The recommendations state
that some physical activity is better
than none, and adults who participate
in any amount of physical activity gain
some health benefi ts.
(This content is sponsored
by Snap Fitness.)
Christina and Peter Thiel are proud to be members of
Snap Fitness. They joined as a way to get exercise, and
have made many friendships along the way.
Join Snap Fitness today!
Call your nearest Snap Fitness location to sign up.
Members have access to all Snap Fitness centers in the nation, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Delano: 763-972-9000 • Montrose: 763-675-6750 • Howard Lake: 320-543-3450
Cokato: 320-286-0030 • Dassel: 320-275-2711
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