by Beth Holden | Aug 14, 2017 | Fitness, General, Independent Living, Wellness
The Springmoor Wellness Center Team is an active group of exercisers. Most of them started their fitness lifestyle when they were very young. However, Kris, one of our instructors, was almost 30 years old when she stepped into a life filled with exercise. She is the...
by Beth Holden | Aug 10, 2017 | Active Seniors, Fitness, General, Health, Independent Living, Wellness
We have a new class with a great instructor. Pilates – it’s the best yet! Ten Reasons to try Pilates It will boost your flexibility and joint mobility It is NOT a cardio workout It will make your muscles stronger It is a low-impact exercise It begins with...
by Beth Holden | May 25, 2017 | Active Seniors, Events, Fitness, General, Health, Independent Living, Wellness
Water exercises put less stress on the joints making it a perfect exercise for seniors. The water acts as a form of resistance, so strength exercises can be performed in the pool without heavy weights. Flexibility, balance, bone density and cardiovascular functions...
by Beth Holden | Apr 3, 2017 | Active Seniors, Family, Fitness, General, Health, Independent Living, Wellness
The Capital Area Greenway system in Raleigh has over 100 miles of trails. And the 3,700-acre system continues to grow! Have you walked a trail lately? The 28 trails are located throughout Wake County and make for a great walk around the lake, through the woods or to a...
by Beth Holden | Mar 9, 2017 | Active Seniors, Fitness, General, Health, Independent Living, Wellness
Line up, step up, turn it up and let’s start dancing… …with The Temptations. You got a smile so bright You know you could have been a candle I’m holding you so tight You know you could have been a handle The way you swept me off my feet You know you...
by Beth Holden | Jan 20, 2017 | Active Seniors, Fitness, General, Health, Independent Living, Wellness
January is the month to set new goals for the year. After the merry month of December, exercising and eating healthier are at the top of everyone’s list. Our Wellness Director, Kari Richie, and our Instructors, Kris Lawyer and Becky Boulo, offer a few suggestions to...
