NHC Senior Resource Center is a great resource

If you’re reading this and think senior centers are only for really old people like me, well think again. Whatever your age you want to get fit and stay healthy. The eligibility for most programs here for seniors is 55, so if you’re not there yet you will be soon! Time flies!

Keeping fit in your later years is important and is a fast-growing trend! It can only mean more healthy and happy seniors! Keep it up! Enjoy the company and make it a habit!

I had a great workout the other day at the NHC Senior Resource Center in Wilmington, NC. The center offers a wide range of equipment and classes for people at all fitness levels.

So, I went over to the NHC Senior Resource Center in Wilmington, NC the other day to borrow a book from the well-stocked library. While there I checked out the newly renovated ‘Inspire Fitness Studio’! If you’re a senior and want to get fit you have to see this!  It has an incredible array of state-of-the-art equipment including treadmills, free weights and every other kind of work-out machine, and an elliptical. I don’t think I’ve ever seen an elliptical as nice as this one!

I’ve always done my exercises alone. Very seldom have I had company or even jogged with anyone -- at least in recent years. It’s just me and the TV news!  So, since I was right there at the Center I decided to hop on the elliptical and do my work-out! I needed help figuring out how to operate the console so I asked Moses the guy on a nearby weight machine if he could help and he did.

Moses helped me figure out how to use the console on the elliptical machine.

I had a great work-out!  I plan to go back again soon and look him up. A very helpful guy, originally from Puerto Rico and now retired. He has muscles to spare and works out regularly. He showed me the huge weight machine he was using. Quite a thing to see all this!

The Senior Resource Center is aptly named! It offers a very wide range of fitness classes designed for people at all fitness levels. And, much more, including some really interesting recreational activities, education, counseling services, meals, and transportation. This particular Center is a “Senior Center of Excellence” obtained through a 5-year state certification process. An extremely popular and very busy place!

It's only a few minutes from where I live. First time I visited was about six years ago to get help with my computer. This specialized service provides hands-on assistance in an efficient and personal manner. A unique and valuable help for seniors.

Many communities have senior centers and they’re a great place to get started on a fitness program.

Many communities have senior centers like this and they’re great resources, and a great place to get started on a fitness program. This one is definitely a ‘resource’ to this community. There’s a lively social aspect by being with a group all dedicated and working towards the same objective. The Center posts a two page ‘fitness activities’ list a couple of times a year. And if my ancient elliptical breaks down as I expect it to do soon, I can go over to the Inspire Fitness Studio.

Fitness is growing in popularity! More people are actively involved in various fitness activities now than ever before. There are so many people at the Senior Resource Center participating in the wide variety of programs! I counted 28 different types of fitness activities from beginner to high level. You have to see it to believe it!

Keeping fit in your later years is important and is a fast-growing trend! It can only mean more healthy and happy seniors! Keep it up! Enjoy the company and make it a habit!

Many seniors centers offer a wide range of classes. This is s sampling of the classes offered at the NHC Senior Resource Center in Wilmington, NC.