Stay active, and sharp, by exploring online fitness options presented by AARP’s Senior Planet from Older Adults Technology Services (OATS). Without leaving the comfort of your home or office, you can participate in meditation, dancing, stretching and other classes. Senior Planet provides online wellness group sessions that are simple to join, safe to follow, and friendly for different athletic levels.
The majority of the classes are free of charge, and you do not have to be an AARP member to join. To participate, you’ll need to click the class link and sign up to receive the link for the session you’re interested in.
How to sign up
- Go to SeniorPlanet.org and navigate to the “Online Classes” or “Fitness &Wellness” section.
- Browse the list of upcoming classes and find one you like (for example, “Morning Stretch,” “Stronger Bones”).
- Click the class listing. Fill in your name, email, etc. You’ll receive a Zoom link (or phone-in option) for the live class.
- At class time, join via your device (computer, tablet or smartphone). Make sure you have internet access, the Zoom app (or browser version) ready, and possibly a chair or water bottle for support if the class involves seated/ standing moves.
- If you run into issues, call the Senior Planet hotline for help.
Here are a few upcoming class dates to give you real-world options:
- Mindful Meditation & Breathing Thursday, November 13 at 2:00 pm EST
- Fit Fusion Workout Monday, December1 at 9:00 am EST
- Stronger Bones Tuesday, December 2 at9:00 am EST
- Taijiquan (Tai Chi) Friday, December 19at 12:00 pm EST
Keep your body moving during this overeating season. Work off the turkey and apple pie by taking advantage of practical, no-cost online classes you can join from your kitchen. It’s a serious, reliable opportunity to keep things moving.
If you have questions or need help accessing the website, there is a free hotline to help. Call 888-713-3495 or go to seniorplanet.org/classes.
