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...
by Beth Holden | Oct 24, 2016 | Active Seniors, Community, Fitness, Gardening, General, Health, Independent Living, Wellness
If you are trying to find our new residents, Sally and John Neal, check the Fitness Center first! These two arrived at Springmoor in June and have taken advantage of many of our exercise classes, the saltwater lap pool, the surrounding parks and neighborhoods, the...
by Beth Holden | Aug 26, 2016 | Active Seniors, Community, Fitness, General, Health, Independent Living, Wellness
Grab the leash and let’s go outside! Dog owners know that their furry friends will fill their hearts with love but did you know that they also provide countless health benefits too? The U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the National Institute of Health (NIH)...