Wellness Dimensions in the Senior Games
Monday, 18 September 2023
by Andrew Walker
By Andrew Walker, MPH; NSGA Director of Health & Well-Being Research shows a strong association between participation in Senior Games sports and the physical dimension of wellness. Data from the Sustained Athlete Fitness Exam (SAFE) conducted at the National Senior Games reveal senior athletes have high levels of cardiovascular health, strength, flexibility and balance. Although
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Beyond Economic Impact: Senior Games Produce Social Capital and Health Dividends
Friday, 11 August 2023
by Andrew Walker
By Andrew Walker, MPH; NSGA Director of Health & Well-Being The National Senior Games have a solid track record of producing positive economic impact for host cities, and the most recent Games in Pittsburgh should prove no different. But anyone involved with the Senior Games knows its purpose is deeper than dollar signs. The movement celebrates
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