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What If We Required Physical Inactivity Waivers?
“If you’re going to participate in any kind of physical activity, you must fill out a waiver!” That’s what participants were told as they...

Erin Eleu
May 31, 20253 min read


A Culture of Age Siloing
From the moment we enter school, we’re grouped by age. That continues through summer camps, sports leagues, and even into adulthood—where...

Erin Eleu
May 28, 20252 min read


The Movement Creative: Building Fall Resilience With Play and Parkour
Cristina Latici & Jesse Danger with The Movement Creative As we age, traditional notions of exercise and movement practices might not...

Erin Eleu
May 25, 20252 min read


Picnic & Play: Laughter, Longevity, and the Power of Ridiculous Fun
Picnic & Play Participants It started with an unlikely study in the British Medical Journal , revealing that just 11 minutes a day of...

Erin Eleu
May 24, 20251 min read


Showing Up Through Grief: What Older Adults Have Taught Me About Community and Courage
Photo credit: agewithoutlimits.org Working at the senior center has given me a front-row seat to the quiet, often unseen challenges that...

Erin Eleu
May 8, 20252 min read


Built By The People vs. Built For The People: A Tale Of Two Senior Centers
Senior center #1 was born from a grassroots effort. Three residents in the community realized there were no senior services, no...

Erin Eleu
Apr 20, 20252 min read


Is "Suitable For All Levels" Really Serving Everyone?
I see it all the time in group exercise class descriptions: “Suitable for all levels.” It’s meant to be welcoming—a catch-all phrase to...

Erin Eleu
Apr 8, 20252 min read


Seeing Beyond Age to the Stories Within
Photo credit: Unsplash.com One of the greatest joys of working with older adults is hearing their stories—the lives they’ve lived before...

Erin Eleu
Mar 9, 20251 min read


To Get People Moving We Must Look Outside Of The Fitness Industry
Photo by mostafa meraji on Unsplash I once heard on a podcast with Josh Spector and Mark Levy that if you want to sell mushrooms,...

Erin Eleu
Feb 19, 20252 min read


Fitness Beyond the Gym: A Tale of Two Lifestyles
Photo credit: Unsplash Fitness doesn’t have to happen in a gym. In fact, for many people, it’s woven into their daily lives. Take "Mick"...

Erin Eleu
Feb 18, 20252 min read


Finding Joy and Meaning in the Face of Terminal Illness
photo credit: Photo by Hans Moerman on Unsplash We champion weightlifting not just for its physical benefits but for how it protects us...

Erin Eleu
Jan 24, 20252 min read


Why Human Connection Matters as Much as Physical Activity
Photo credit: www.pexels.com I was wrapping up my balance and stability class at the senior center and participants were helping me put...

Erin Eleu
Jan 24, 20252 min read


Maintaining Independence Doesn't Always Sell
“The myth of self-sufficiency demands optimism without end, downplays life’s challenges, and shames us when, inevitably, we fall short.”...

Erin Eleu
Nov 30, 20242 min read


Prioritizing Consistency and Enjoyment Over Pushing Fitness Goals
Every Sunday, my mom and I go for a hike together. She recently moved closer, and these walks have become our special time to connect,...

Erin Eleu
Nov 29, 20241 min read


Emily Johnson Founder of StrongerU: Making Senior Fitness Accessible and Effective
We highlight the transformative impact it's had on senior fitness. Emily shares her journey from kinesiology student to dental aspirant,...

Erin Eleu
Nov 25, 20242 min read


Mastering Motor Skills: A Conversation with Joanne Groves
In the realm of health and fitness, tailoring experiences to each client's needs and goals is crucial. For fitness professionals working...

Erin Eleu
Nov 24, 20242 min read


Helping or Hindering?
I've encountered situations that leave me frustrated and heartbroken about how some well-meaning professionals inadvertently foster...

Erin Eleu
Nov 23, 20241 min read


4 Ways Agesim Shows up in Fitness-and How to Combat It
Ageism isn’t always overt. It can subtly weave into how fitness classes are marketed, structured, and even how trainers view their older...

Erin Eleu
Oct 20, 20242 min read


Bridging Fitness and Medicine: Lisa Dougherty and the MedFit Network Story
In today's ever-evolving health and fitness industry, the need for specialized knowledge in medical fitness has never been greater. This...

Erin Eleu
Oct 19, 20243 min read


The Second Act Fit Pros Community Manifesto
The Second Act Fit Pros community members crafted the manifesto below. This manifesto embodies our guiding principles, values, and...

Erin Eleu
Sep 26, 20241 min read
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