Physical Activity

There are many ways to stay physically active including walking, strength training, biking, exercising, and fitness and recreation programs. When engaging in physical activity it's also important to stay safe and to be careful during hot weather, to hydrate as needed, and to exercise caution when walking or biking on roadways.

Programs & Services

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Fitness

Programs and services that provide opportunities for physical activity.

Active Aging, South Neuro Center

Sheltering Arms Physical Rehabilitation Centers

13700 Saint Francis Boulevard, Suite 400, Midlothian, VA 23114

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Main: (804) 764-1000
Toll-Free: (877) 567-3422
Active Aging, South Physicians Clinic

Sheltering Arms Physical Rehabilitation Centers

13700 Saint Francis Boulevard, Suite 400, Midlothian, VA 23114

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Main: (804) 764-1000
Toll-Free: (877) 567-3422
Active Aging, Sheltering Arms Hospital - Mechanicsville

Sheltering Arms Physical Rehabilitation Centers

8254 Atlee Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23116

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Main: (804) 764-1001
Toll-Free: (877) 567-3422
Active Aging, Reynolds Center

Sheltering Arms Physical Rehabilitation Centers

6627 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230

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Main: (804) 764-1000
Toll-Free: (877) 567-3422
Active Aging, Chester Center

Sheltering Arms Physical Rehabilitation Centers

12220 Iron Bridge Road, Suite C, Chester, VA 23831

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Main: (804) 764-1000
Toll-Free: (877) 567-3422
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Recreation

Programs that provide entertainment, outings and leisure activities.

Therapeutic Recreation, Midtown Center and Club Rec

Sheltering Arms Physical Rehabilitation Centers

2805 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230

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Main: (804) 764-1001
Toll-Free: (877) 567-3422
Parks & Recreation

Bath County Department of Parks and Recreation

65 Panther Drive, Hot Springs, VA 24445

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Main: (540) 839-7211
Fax: (540) 839-5719
Socialization and Recreation

Central Virginia Alliance for Community Living, Inc.

501 12th Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504

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Main: (434) 385-9070
Fax: (434) 385-9209
Toll-Free: (866) 255-6868
Outdoor Activities, Sports, Nature Programs, Community Groups

Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation Department

6801 Mimms Loop, PO Box 40, Chesterfield, VA 23832

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Main: (804) 748-1623
Fax: (804) 751-4131
Older Adult Programs

Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation Department

6801 Mimms Loop, Chesterfield, VA 23832

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Main: (804) 748-1623
Fax: (804) 751-4131
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Statewide and Nationwide

Recreation

Programs that provide entertainment, outings and leisure activities.

Travel Excursions

Assisted Vacation

P O Box 18087, Asheville, NC 28814

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Main: (828) 273-4323
Motor Travel Recreation

Blue Ridge Parkway Plateau District

235 Farmers Market Road (I-77, Exit 14), Hillsville, VA 24343

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Main: (276) 730-3100
Toll-Free: (828) 298-0398
Recreation, Travel Tours

Covington International Travel

4800 Cox Road, Suite 200, Glen Allen, VA 23060

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Main: (804) 747-7077
Fax: (804) 747-0009
Toll-Free: (888) 747-7077
Leisure, Memory Book

Creative Memories

6401 8th Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN 56301

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Main: (804) 378-2226
Fax: (800) 605-2454
Toll-Free: (800) 468-9335
Activity and Game Catalogs

eNasco

(Website for catalogs), 901 Janesville Ave, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538

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Main: (800) 558-9595
Toll-Free: (800) 558-9595
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Fitness

Programs and services that provide opportunities for physical activity.

Fitness at Home

50 Plus.org

2682 Middlefield Road, Suite Z, Redwood City, CA 94063

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Main: (650) 361-8282
Fax: (650) 529-9592
Fitness

Ageless Grace

Unpublished, Chesterfield, VA 23838

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Health Club or Fitness Professional Locator

American Council on Exercise

4851 Paramount Drive, San Diego, CA 92123

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Main: (858) 279-8227
Fax: (858) 279-8064
Toll-Free: (888) 825-3636
Go Red For Women

American Heart Association

7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75231

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Main: (800) 242-8721
Toll-Free: (800) 242-8721
Walking

American Volkssport Association (AVA)

P.O. Box 17208, Arlington, VA 22216

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Main: (703) 582-9066
Fax: (210) 659-1212
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Articles

5 Health Benefits of Gardening

Gardening offers opportunities for physical activity and, in the case of community gardens, socialization.
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Benefits of Exercise

Interested in everyday benefits of exercise? Read this detailed article describing the health benefits and overall benefits of exercise.
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Exercise: The Magic Potion

If you are having problems sleeping, staying focused, or not having a lot of energy, daily exercising can make a change in your life. Not only will you have lots of energy, you will be able to stay focused, lose weight, and get a good nights sleep.
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Growing Stronger: Strength Training for Older Adults

While many seniors think their days of strength training are in their past, building muscle mass and strength offers a surprising number of benefits for seniors. Read about the benefits and get exercising!
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How Can You Be More Active? Tips from Anthem

Being more active is a process that takes time. Find ways to be engage in regular exercise by taking small steps.
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Maintain Your Muscle: Strength Training at Any Age

Strength training is important to maintaining good health at any age.
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Making Fitness Accessible for Everyone

Explore accessible fitness programs across Virginia!
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Participating in Activities You Enjoy

The National Institute on Aging discusses the importance of participating in activies you enjoy and how they can impact a longer, happier life.
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Regular Exercise Boosts Older Adults’ Brainpower

Physical exercise is important to help older adults keep their minds sharp.
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Ultimate Anti-aging Workout

We all know exercise can help us stay healthy, but what about helping us stay young? Is there one type of workout that’s best at reducing the effects of aging?
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Walking Your Way to Better Health

Sheltering Arms explains how walking can lead you to better overall health.
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Yoga Poses for Your 50s, 60s and 70s — and Beyond
More and more studies are showing the positive health benefits of yoga. As we age, yoga can help in many ways including:
- Increased flexibility
- Increased muscle strength and tone
- Improved respiration, energy and vitality
- Maintaining a balanced metabolism
- Weight reduction
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Links

Videos

7 Strength, Balance, & Flexibility Exercises for Older Adults shows exercises that older adults can perform in various places around the house using everyday materials.

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