An exercise program for elders, conducted at locations throughout Oklahoma City.

“So many people, especially the elderly, really just need to get up and get moving,” said Steve Daugherty, HP/DP and Fitness Coordinator at OKCIC. “Exercise can make all the difference. I have myself have seen so many success stories, from people who could barely walk or needed to use walkers, to being able to walk with merely a cane or unaided at all. I remember one woman who couldn’t walk for four minutes on her first day and now she can do an hour.”

The HPDP Staff is committed to reaching out to the people of our community.  Currently Joe Pueblo, personal trainer, is working with the elders in the community to offer fitness classes in two locations.    Monday & Friday at the Louis F. Danforth Senior Center from 10:30a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday & Thursday @ the Salvation Army Citidel Center @ 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Two years ago when Steve began this program, many of the clients exercised in chairs. They began with simple movements, working on strength, flexibility and endurance. By the end of the 12 weeks, all had graduated to standing and walking exercise. The 12 week sessions also measure blood pressure and cardio fitness levels with 50 foot get up and go test.

To keep the program interesting, it is varied depending on the fitness and interest level of the group. Sometimes the exercise is in chairs, sometimes it emphasizes walking, at other times they practice low-impact aerobics or Tai Chi.

For information on Moccasin Movers, contact Steve Daugherty at 405 948-4900, ext. 166 or Joe Pueblo at 405 948-4900, ext. 168.