FREE 'Fit and Fall' Classes

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Story Published: Feb 8, 2010 at 7:14 PM MDT

Story Updated: Feb 8, 2010 at 7:29 PM MDT

By Emily Florez

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IDAHO FALLS - Statistics show that less than a third of Americans over 65 get enough exercise, but a new series of classes here in town is working to change that.

Eastern Idaho Public Health District has organized "Fit and Fall" classes Monday through Friday at various times and locations.

The free classes are designed to help seniors improve their muscle strength, balance, and reduce falls. These classes are open to the public and you are never too old to take part.

Irma Sagazie is 100 years old and attends these classes regularly, she said, "I like the exercises because I feel better and I think by staying active you are better off than sitting and crochet ting and stuff like that. Classes are wonderfully good for you, even if you don't feel like going you go anyway.

The classes will end April 5th, 2010.

Ammon LDS Centennial Bldg: 10:00 - 11:00 am
Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Idaho Falls Senior Center: 10:30 - 11:15 am
Monday, Thursday

Milo LDS Church Building, 75th East Milo Rd: 11:30 - 12:15 pm
Monday, Wednesday

Brenchley Apartments, Rexburg: 1:00 - 1:45 pm
Monday, Wednesday

Teton View Apartments, Rigby: 3:30 - 4:15 pm
Monday, Wednesday

Liberty Square, Ammon: 10:00 - 10:45 am
Tuesday, Thursday

Ririe Senior Center: 11:00 - 11:45 am
Tuesday, Thursday

Madison County Senior Center: 11:00 - 11:45 am
Tuesday, Thursday

Rigby LDS Stake Center: 1:00 - 1:45 pm
Tuesday, Thursday

For additional information, please contact Timalee Geisler at Eastern Idaho Public Health District by calling 533-3149 or by email at tgeisler@phd7.idaho.gov

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