The Long Run February 2021
Association News Get Ready for the Next “Steps To Well-Being” Challenge! It’s said the third time is the charm. After two successful and fun step challenges in 2020, it’s time to get ready for NSGA’s third virtual competition that features YOU and others from your state competing for bragging rights while keeping yourself fit! StepsToWELL-Being
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Let’s Play Pickleball!
Let’s play ball! Pickle ball, that is. Pickle ball is the fastest growing sport in America. With minimal learning time and coaching needed, pickle ball can be picked up in no time. You can go from being inexperienced to playing a competitive game with your friends in a matter of minutes. Pickle ball is a
- Published in Get In Shape With Ageility
Let’s Preserve Our Bone Health
Osteoporosis (porous bone) is a bone disease that can affect us as we age. Osteoporosis is a disease process where the bone deteriorates, stops building or both. This results in brittle bones, making them prone to potential breaks/fractures during an injury, fall, bump, or minor stress like coughing. Women have a higher risk of osteoporosis
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Out of Africa. . .with a Paddle – February 2021 Athlete of the Month
Esther Lamptey, 58, Midwest City, Oklahoma There are many paths people take to find National Senior Games, but few can say they came from another continent. Esther Lamptey started playing table tennis, a very popular sport in Africa, while growing up in the country of Ghana. She was fortunate to train for a decade with
- Published in Athlete of the Month
The Long Run January 2021
Association News Breaking: 2021 National Senior Games Postponed to 2022 The 2021 National Senior Games presented by Humana has been postponed to 2022. Due to the disruptions caused by the pandemic, and out of an abundance of caution, NSGA has made the decision to postpone the National Senior Games to May 10-23, 2022. “In consultations
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2021 National Senior Games Postponed to 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 15, 2021 The 2021 National Senior Games presented by Humana has been postponed to 2022. Due to the disruptions caused by the pandemic, and out of an abundance of caution, the National Senior Games Association (NSGA) Board of Directors has voted to postpone The Games to late spring of 2022 in
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The Long Run December 2020
Association News Year End Message from CEO Marc T. Riker On behalf of myself and the NSGA staff, we extend sincere holiday greetings to everyone involved in the Senior Games Movement, first and foremost to our amazing athletes and the support from their spouses, partners, family members and friends. Your example that promotes healthy, active
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The Long Road to Glory – January 2021 Athlete of the Month
Richard Soller, 93, North Bend, Ohio Richard Soller feels like a weight has been lifted from his shoulders after chasing a dream goal for 32 years. We’ll make you wait and read on to fully appreciate his story and eventual reward. When Richard went out for track in high school, he suffered a torn hamstring
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Namaste
By: Jessica Lime, Ageility Fitness Trainer Yoga is a natural medicine used from ancient times to help us heal our mind, body and soul. Within today’s busy society focusing on yoga and meditation helps put one’s body at ease to focus on calming the nervous system, reduce stress, increase flexibility and so much more.
- Published in Get In Shape With Ageility
Exercise is Medicine
By: Jessica Lime, Ageility Fitness Trainer Exercise is similar to medication when it comes to improving your mood and health. Each prescription varies depending on duration, modality, intensity and frequency3. However, each individual needs to be told which exercise routine pertains to them and most likely will need a trainer or class to guide
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