On March 13 from 12:30 to 2 p.m., the Community United Methodist Church (CUMC) will offer its next monthly program on abundant health: “The Six Keys to Longevity.”
Speaker Sarah Riehm will give an overview of the basics of healthy aging: posture, breathing, agility, flexibility, balance and strength.
This program is free and open to the public. The class will be held in the fellowship hall of CUMC at 434 Lewis St.
“This program is for anyone who is fitness curious or needs an overview of fitness basics,” Riehm said. “It’s great for people of any age who want to incorporate more fitness activities into their life. I’ll be teaching simple techniques that anyone can do at home. I’m a firm believer that men and women of all ages need to incorporate strength training into their weekly routine. Weight training keeps bones strong and helps prevent hip fractures, the No. 1 cause of disability in older women. You’ll learn the principles of safe weightlifting you can do at home, and learn what basic equipment you need for a total, healthy workout. We will be doing movement and hands-on activities during the class, so please wear comfortable clothing and be prepared to have some fun.”
Riehm has received nationally recognized certifications from the prestigious Cooper Institute in Dallas in personal fitness training (CPT), senior fitness, weightlifting and flexibility.
She also holds a teaching certification in mindfulness from the Dallas Yoga Institute.
“During my training, Dr. Ken Cooper told us that every minute of exercise you do now adds three healthy minutes to your life. What else pays a three-for-one dividend? Dr. Cooper showed us some shocking statistics about what happens when people become sedentary as they age. They are much more likely to spend the last eight to 10 years of their lives fighting chronic health problems. It’s expensive and unpleasant. So, take steps now to ensure you have abundant health in your golden years.”
The Cooper Institute in Dallas has the largest research team in the world looking into the effect that preventive medicine and exercise have on overall wellness. Its mission is to inform the public of the latest research findings to encourage people to adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.
This workshop is funded by a grant from the Abundant Health Ministry of the United Methodist Church.
“As United Methodists, we are committed to promoting abundant health for all,” said Pastor Ken Daniell. “Our denomination has always been a catalyst for good health and well-being, in our own communities and around the world. Our programs help to enrich all aspects of wellness: emotional, spiritual, mental and physical. We are proud to continue this legacy here in Pagosa Springs.”
“I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” — John 10:10b (NRSV).
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