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The LMHA residence
unveiled the ProMedica Fitness Room supplied with new
top-of-the-line cardiovascular exercise machines provided by
ProMedica. A treadmill, stationery bicycle and a couple of
elliptical machines have been made available in the fitness
room for usage by Collingwood Green Senior Community
residents.
It’s all part of a push to
encourage healthy living and improving the quality of life
for LMHA senior residents.
“ProMedica is trying to
get more involved in the community,” ProMedica’s Community
Advocacy Manager Gaye Martin said. “For seniors, housing is
such a big issue, so as we partner with [LMHA Executive
Director] Linnie Willis and LMHA, trying to provide fitness
equipment to senior housing is important to keep them
healthy.”
Martin added: “When it’s
too hot or too cold or raining outside this gives them an
opportunity to continue to exercise throughout the year and
at any time of the day.”
The award-winning
Collingwood Green Senior Community complex is a 65-unit
facility established for residents 55 years of age and
older. Offering mixed-income rental options, amenities
include a community room, multiple residential lounge areas,
a business center, library and media room as well as an
outdoor entertainment area.
In addition to the
unveiling of the fitness equipment, residents received
instruction from ProMedica Wildwood Athletic Club
representatives on the proper way to use the exercise
equipment. Residents were also given instruction and
literature on healthy eating habits from a ProMedica
nutritionist.
The Fitness Day event also
included healthy cooking demonstrations by the Toledo
Restaurant Training Center students and participated in an
aerobic dance and Zumba workout routine led by a certified
fitness instructor, Karen Everage of Studio Fitness.
LMHA is the largest
provider of public housing in Toledo and northwest Ohio. |
