Cheongsong Seniors, No Worries About Falls!

Operation of Senior Strength and Balance Exercise Completion Class

Cheongsong-gun Public Health Medical Center in Gyeongbuk operates the ‘Senior Strength and Balance Exercise Completion’ class from February to April to prevent the risk of falls and muscle strength decline among the elderly.

‘Senior Strength and Balance Exercise Completion’ Class. Provided by Cheongsong-gun

This program is conducted by visiting four senior centers where the elderly spend most of their time (Shinchon-ri in Jinbo-myeon, Myeongdang-ri in Andeok-myeon, Naeryong-ri in Juwangsan-myeon, and Bugok-ri in Cheongsong-eup). Participants can check the exercise effects through pre- and post-fitness assessments (muscular endurance, balance, flexibility), and will learn various strength and balance exercises to prevent falls in a 10-week course held once a week.

The exercise program consists of ▲adaptive exercises for seniors ▲chair-based exercises ▲partner exercises ▲standing exercises, and is tailored so that seniors can easily and enjoyably follow along.

County Governor Yoon Kyung-hee said, “I hope this program will serve as an opportunity to promote healthy lifestyle habits and encourage physical activity participation among the elderly,” adding, “We will continue to expand various community participation programs to improve the health of our residents.”