Fitness Over 50, inc

Fitness Over 50 will be closed on Sunday, May 29th and Monday, May 30th in honor of Memorial Day. This year we are also closing on Sunday in order to do some facility maintenance and cleaning. We apologize for the inconvenience this causes but we hope you have a great weekend, and we will see you on Tuesday!

With this weeks forecast being rainy, gray, and cold it is important to continue to stay active. Come on in to the gym! Stay dry, and get some good exercise in to improve your mood, increase energy levels, and boost your overall health!

Congratulations to this months featured fighter. Chris has been a dedicated participant for the last 5 years. Chris says that the coordinated movements have helped significantly will fall prevention, strength in his legs, torso, and allowing him to stay on his toes.

To learn more go to the FOF website: http://fitnessover50.info/rock-steady-boxing-corvallis/

Chess is a great way to keep the brain active by improving working memory, processing speed and concentration. Last weekend FOF held a chess seminar focusing on the basic concepts of game play, as well as improving the individuals own chess game with strategy.
Thank you to Bruce and Ed for hosting a great chess seminar.

With the New Year in full swing, we are encouraging all of our members to stay active. Some of the benefits of staying active are improving brain function, maintaining a healthy immune system, reducing disease, and strengthening bones and muscles. If you have any questions regarding your current routine, please feel free to ask a staff member. Let’s all keep up those New Year’s resolutions and fitness goals!

Fitness Over 50 is open this morning (until further notice) and depending on demand we will operate on a skeleton crew today until it is no longer feasible to do so. PLEASE be smart and safe and use common sense and good judgement when deciding whether or not to go out and do anything today! We will continue to update you if things change regarding open status, but in the meantime please consider jumping on the 10AM Total Strength class and/or 10:45AM Middle Management class if you want to get some exercise from home! Those ZOOM links are located towards the bottom of your weekly newsletter email, as well as the links to the recorded classes. Stay safe everyone!!!

Due to hazardous weather FOF will be closed today, Sunday December 26th. Please check your email and Facebook for an update on Monday’s hours of operation. Stay safe!!

Below is a reminder about our Holiday Hours. The staff at FOF is wishing everyone a happy holiday season!
Friday Dec. 24th - Christmas Eve: 5AM-2PM
Saturday Dec. 25th - Christmas Day: CLOSED
Friday Dec. 31st - New Years Eve: 5AM-2PM
Saturday Jan.1st - New Years Day: CLOSED

Yesterday we had a special Holiday Hula performance by Halau Hula O Hawaii.

Thank you to FOF member Dave Nish*tani for taking these amazing photos.

Last weekend we had our Art & Wine Event! Special Thank You to the artists who shared their artwork, sculptures, quilting, photography, etc. and to Pheasant Court Winery and Flute Cocktail for making it a great experience for everyone.

This months Featured Fighter is Doug!

Doug has been dealing with Parkinson's for six years and feels that RSB keeps him alert and active. He finds that activity slows his rate of decline, which is something that constantly keeps him motivated to attend class.
To learn more about Doug's experience you can find it on our website by clicking below.
http://fitnessover50.info/rock-steady-boxing-corvallis//

As a reminder we are closed Thanksgiving Day (11/25). FOF is wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Friday (11/26) we will be open 7AM-7PM. Feel free to come in and work off some of that Thanksgiving food or continue the relaxation in the Wellspring!
Disclaimer: All classes will be recorded versions to allow staff to enjoy time with family. Thank you for your understanding!

One way to reduce stress, connect with community and have fun is through interactive play and games. Yesterday we were able to host a Drum Circle with founder Michelle Lovrich of Drum Circle Connection and ML Wellness LLC.
Here are some photos of members participating in this fun and engaging event!

This months featured fighter is Joyce!

Joyce has been dealing with Parkinson's for the last five years and says "my biggest challenge is to maintain my balance so I'm not falling".
We are so happy that RSB can help Joyce achieve her goals.
To learn more about Joyce's story you can find it on our website by clicking below.
http://fitnessover50.info/rock-steady-boxing-corvallis//

NEW to the FOF gym is our Functional Training Room. Designed to focus on body weight, free weight, and resistance band training. A key feature will be the ceiling mounted suspension straps that incorporate core activation in standard body weight exercises. Please see a staff member if you are curious on how to use any of the equipment. Sample exercises are posted on the wall, but it is always a good idea to have a coach demonstrate if it is something you are unfamiliar with!

Congratulations to Rock Steady Boxing Featured Fighter Carol!

Good work on staying consistent with the classes and working hard to accomplish your fitness goals. Carol's smile always brings a bright light into the gym!

To learn more about Carol's experience you can find it on our website by clicking below
http://fitnessover50.info/rock-steady-boxing-corvallis//

The September/October issue of Willamette Living Magazine is out and Fitness Over 50 members will recognize a couple familiar faces in this fall’s edition. FOF General Manager Nate Haines has a brief article (page 13) on health and wellness as we age, and why it is important to evaluate what is important to us when setting our health goals. Local artist and FOF member Carol Chapel is a featured artist on page 32. Kudos to Carol for continuing to keep her spiritual and emotional health in the forefront with her art as well as focusing on her physical health with regular exercise at FOF!

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Fitness Over 50 is proud to represent Rock Steady Boxing. Led by Certified Head Coach Bruce Caldwell, Rock Steady Boxing is designed specifically for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease. To learn more about the class please visit the website or call Bruce at Fitness Over 50.
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A few weeks ago we had our FOF BBQ. We were able to celebrate the winners who competed in our own Olympics, listen to music, watch an amazing performance from Halau Hula O Hawai'i, and enjoy each others company while eating good food.

With the Olympics being half way completed, remember to keep coming in and working hard toward your own FOF Olympic goals!

In line with this summer’s event in Tokyo, FOF will also be conducting its own “Olympic” event. From July 23rd - August 13th members can sign up to participate in various challenges and health and wellness related activities. Members will be able to “compete” individually or as a team of 2 in the following challenges over the 3 week period:

- Total days attended
- Classes attended
- Cardiovascular exercise minutes
- Distance traveled
- Consecutive days attended

Prizes will be given out at the “Closing Ceremonies BBQ” on Saturday, August 14th. This will also mark the return of our annual potluck style BBQ event. You do not have to participate in the Olympic event to attend the BBQ. FOF will provide a few main dish options and members will be able to sign up to bring sides, desserts, beverages, etc. Look for a sign-up sheet as the date approaches!

Wellspring!
Whether you like a relaxing massage or deep tissue work, there is an option that will work for you! Located in the entryway of Fitness Over 50 in the former conference room, the peaceful setting offers a brand new hydromassage lounge as well as a state-of-the-art massage chair. Whether you are looking to alleviate pain, recharge sore muscles or simply relax, this new equipment will be is a perfect fit for our facility!

If you have any questions about the Wellspring room, please give us a call and we will be happy to fill you in on the benefits of regular massage and stress relief!

Both members and non-members stop by to get your free 5 minute trial.

New Closing Time!
Tuesday and Thursdays, Fitness Over 50 will be open 5am to 5pm now! Come on in and enjoy a nice workout with amazing AC to beat the heat.

Nate will be hosting a seminar discussing ways to improve your golf game! May 8th at 10:00 a.m. Email Nate with any questions [email protected]

Consider this a "proud coach moment"- every.single.woman in the Women's Weightlifting and Strength class hit a Personal Record (PR) today! Their commitment to the class and their willingness to try new things has been a joy to watch! Way to go Virginia, Ange and Carmen!!

Update to temporary hours!

Excited to see you soon!

Fitness Over 50 will be OPEN beginning Monday, February 1st. Capacity will be limited. Stay tuned for information on how to sign up and reserve your time slot!

As Benton County remains in the extreme risk category, Fitness Over 50 will remain closed. We hope to reopen on Friday, January 29th. Please check out the special events and classes coming up later in January and February to go along with our usual online exercise options. Give us a call or email [email protected] to get on our email newsletter list or with any questions you may have!

Rock Steady Boxing Corvallis officially starts January 4th online! Designed specifically for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease, this class uses non-contact boxing movements to combat common symptoms. Check out an introduction to what a online class looks like here: https://youtu.be/Vrypi57FglE

Please call us or email [email protected] if you or someone you know is interested in this amazing class!

Introduction to RSB Corvallis Zoom Class