Testimonials

What do providers say about Fit and Strong!?

“The program truly empowers and inspires people to go physically beyond what they thought was possible.  The program prompts a change in attitude and lifestyle through stability and consistency. All the participants leave with a new found confidence in their health and physical abilities.“

"The Fit and Strong Program has been a wonderful program for our seniors.  It is amazing to see participants who have not exercised in a while become more aware of the benefits of physical fitness.  The program is a wonderful entree to our daily fitness activities at the Atlas Center.  It has been a pleasure to work with the Fit & Strong team!"

What do instructors say about Fit and Strong!?

“I've observed three classes begin the Fit and Strong program very uncertain of their individual physical abilities. I also had the pleasure to watch them walk out the door; empowered, strong, educated, and healthier individuals.  The participants all walk away with deep friendships with their classmates and a sense of accomplishment though teamwork.  Most of the participants have continued the strive for health by joining new exercise classes at the Senior Center after the programs finale!“

“As an instructor, I will praise the program for its usability and its proven results.  The program has added another level to our exercise programming at the Senior Center.  We are blessed to be able to implement an evidence based program such as Fit and Strong that has proven to improve the quality of life.“

What do participants say about Fit and Strong!?

Participant evaluations from 536 new enrollees in the program show that:

• 99% reported they had benefited from Fit and Strong!
• 98% would recommend Fit and Strong! to friends and family
• 73% described their overall reaction to Fit and Strong! as ‘excellent’ and 25% described it as ‘good.’

“I really enjoyed everything and I learned how to do it at home.”

"The variety of activities made the program fun and fast.“

"Exercises were appropriate for people with joint problems; not too strenuous.”

"I enjoyed the class because I can now stretch my right leg all the way out.”

 “The exercise has made it possible for me to have better movement in joints with less pain.”

Exercise routines: “…were easy enough to do and if I couldn’t do them then I could modify them.”

“I enjoyed the instructor, other members of the class.  The class has motivated me to improve physically."

“The change in pace - variety.”

 “Geared to each individual.”

"I like group exercise.  It helps me to work harder."

“Routines covered all aspects of exercise.”

“I felt better. It was fun. I lost weight.”

“The strengthening exercises were very helpful to me in relieving pain…”

“There was a good progression from warm up to stretching to strength to aerobic to cooldown.”

“I feel I benefitted from the class a great deal and especially since I can walk up stairs…”

“I learned to exercise without hurting my muscles.”

 “…chance to ask questions….Learned from other participants’ questions also.”

 “Helped me to become more aware of why exercises are so important.”

“Helpful in understanding my life and arthritis.”

Discussion topics:  “They weren’t too long but fit into the program to give us the information that we needed.”

“The exercise topics and the gradual approach to reaching goals…”

"Fit and Strong has been beneficial in many ways, particularly in my balance. The most enjoyable; an excellent instructor and nice new friends. My arms and legs are much stronger. Many thanks!  I will repeat in the future and do more exercises at home." 

"First, mentally it served to discipline me to do constructive aerobic exercise on a regular basis. Physically, it challenges you to improve your abilities and strength in a given area. It has certainly emphasized that the given experience is extremely important for you physical and mental well-being."

"I have more energy and flexibility!  I get so much enjoyment out of it!"

"The Fit and Strong program is a well-designed program for seniors.  It has increased my strength and balance, which is so very important for seniors especially.  The ladies in my class have become so dear to me, also."