A well-established community member is teaming up with a Clinton non-profit to help improve your mobility.
On the WHOW Morning Show Monday, former Clinton Junior High School Principal John Pine told Regional Radio that he hosts a class called 'Back to Basics'. It will take place at the Clinton YMCA and is geared towards maintaining the physical mobility of older community members.
This class takes place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Pine and YMCA Executive Director Rennie Cluver encourage folks to come by and try the class, even if you aren't a member of the Y. Although mobility issues mainly affect those in their later years, the class is not exclusive to any age.
Pine states that the feedback for this class has been very positive. He even shares a story of a woman who applied what they learned in a real-life situation and saved herself from falling.
Cluver states that as we age, our fast-twitch muscles, which allow us to stop a fall, get weaker. Pine approached Cluver with the idea for this class after he had a personal experience with a near-fall, which helped him understand how important balance can be.
Participate in the Back To Basics mobility class every Monday Wednesday, and Friday from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM in the Aerobics room at the YMCA. Find more information at clintoncommymca.org.
