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A stretch class is offered at the Cheyenne County Community Center Monday, Wednesday and Friday every week from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. in Meeting Room 1 at the center.
Falling is the second leading cause of accidental death for seniors in the U.S. and injuries from falling are the leading cause of seniors’ visits to the emergency room, according to the National Institutes of Health.
“Seniors who exercise and practice balance activities can avert the devastating effects of a fall. Therefore, one of the most important elements of a senior fitness program is balance training,” according to results from a New England Journal of Medicine study.
Researchers also said that proper stretching exercises are an effective workout for seniors and helps keep them mobile a...
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