Get Ready! Get Set! Get Fit!
Baltimore County Department of Aging Senior Fitness Project
Baltimore County Department of Aging provides a diversified fitness and exercise program geared specifically to adults age 60 and older.
Get Ready! Get Set! Get Fit! 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk
The 6th Annual 2012 Get Ready! Get Set! Get Fit! 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk is scheduled for Sunday, August 26, 2012 at Johnny Unitas Stadium on the campus of Towson University. The 5K Run/Walk will begin at 8 a.m., with the 1 Mile Walk kicking off at 8:15 a.m. The race, which is professionally managed by Charm City Run, attracts over 1,200 participants. Awards are given for the top three male and female 5K finishers overall, as well as the top three male and female runners in all age categories. Random prizes awarded (must be present to win). All participants receive a complimentary premium t-shirt, water on the course, and post-race refreshments. Trophies for largest team, most money raised by an individual and most money raised by a team. On-line registration begins March 1, 2012.
Sponsors and vendors are needed for this wonderful event which supports fitness centers and exercise programs for older adults in Baltimore County.
Fitness Centers
By joining one of our thirteen fitness centers, located at Arbutus, Ateaze, Bykota, Catonsville, Cockeysville, Edgemere, Essex, Jacksonville, Liberty, Parkville, Pikesville, Reisterstown and Seven Oaks Senior Centers, you will be on your way to improving your health and wellness! Work out at your own schedule and pace for the low annual fee of only $100 to use all 13 centers, or $60 to use the smaller fitness studios (at Arbutus, Edgemere, Essex, Jacksonville and Reisterstown).
All our fitness centers are equipped with treadmills, recumbent bikes and steppers, strength training circuits, flexibility and stretching stations, and free weights. The fitness facilities are drop-in centers monitored by volunteers trained in CPR/AED and general equipment usage. There is no on-site paid supervisory staff. Certified personal trainers are available to conduct assessments, develop individualized exercise plans and oversee your fitness program for an additional fee.
Membership in our fitness centers is a wonderful value! To learn more about how you can improve your cardio-vascular endurance, muscle strength, flexibility and balance; increase your energy and vitality; and enhance your overall wellbeing contact your senior center today or print the following forms:
Our fitness facilities rely on the commitment of volunteer fitness monitors. If you are interested in earning a free fitness center membership, contact your senior center director today.
EnhanceFitness - An Evidence-Based Exercise Program
Baltimore County senior centers are excited to introduce a new exercise program that helps older adults at all levels of fitness become more active, energized, and empowered to sustain independent lives. EnhanceFitness focuses on stretching, flexibility, balance, low impact aerobics, and strength training exercises — what health professionals say is needed to maintain health as we grow older. Classes are offered at Ateaze, Bykota, Parkville and Seven Oaks Senior Centers and are taught by certified EnhanceFitness instructors.
Exercise Classes
In addition to fitness centers, our 20 senior centers offer a variety of exercise classes, group sports and fitness opportunities: aerobics, basketball, bowling, qi gong, line dancing, senior rhythms, softball, strength training, tai chi, tennis, volleyball, walking groups, water exercise, weight management, Wii sports, yoga and much more! Check with any of our centers for a complete listing of their respective offerings.
Our senior-friendly fitness model has received numerous awards including 2011 and 2007 National Association of Counties Awards, the 2006 Physical Activity Excellence Award from the State Advisory Council on Physical Fitness and the 2006 National Area Agencies on Aging Achievement Award.
The benefits of BCDA's high quality senior fitness and exercise program are many. As one participant reported, "My cholesterol and blood pressure have been significantly lowered. My doctor is thrilled!" Not only will you look and feel better, you'll meet friends and be part of a supportive, senior-friendly fitness club. Watch a video of a fitness center in action.
Revised February 1, 2012
