May 16, 2008 | send story
Council on Aging in Eight Cape Towns to Take Part in the Super Eight Walking Program
SUPER EIGHT Walking Program Announced
The Councils on Aging in eight communities on Cape Cod will host an eight week walking program May through July, the SUPER EIGHT WALKING PROGRAM.
“A regular program of brisk walking prevents and manages several major health problems which often concern older persons: coronary heart disease, hypertension, obesity, diabetes, anxiety, depression, arthritis and osteoporosis”. - Keep Moving Program, MDPH
Join our Walking Program provided by the Sandwich Council on Aging and the Visiting Nurses Association of Cape Cod starting May 16th.
The Program includes:
- Instructor led program: Walk 2 times a week for 8 weeks.
- Health Screenings provided before the start of the program and at the end of the program: Blood Pressure, Total
- Cholesterol, Height, Weight, with body Mass Index.
- Educational/Motivational materials provided throughout.
- Warn-up and Cool-down periods.
- Pedometer
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED - CALL COA: 508-888-4737
Physician clearance for 1 mile walk required. Walking begins Tuesday, May 20th, 9:00-10 a.m. Health screenings provided at Mashpee COA at 9:00am on May 16th.
Visit the Sandwich Coucil on Aging site here.
Release courtesy of the Sandwich COA.
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