It’s Physical and Mental Fitness Month at the Center for Health & Wellbeing, so grab your sneakers and get ready to become an expert on what it means to be Senior Strong! Join experts from the Center for Health & Wellbeing to learn all about health and fitness as we age, including an in-depth look at the risks associated with falls and tips for prevention, ways to avoid illness and exercises that increase strength and flexibility.

In this program, physical therapy professionals from AdventHealth Sports Medicine & Rehab and fitness experts representing the Peggy & Philip B. Crosby Wellness Center will share information that is critical to your senior health and fitness. For example, osteoporosis and the broken bones it can cause are not part of our normal aging process, but it can profoundly affect us.

By participating in this program, you can expect to:

• understand the importance of weight training for older adults;
• gain insight into fall prevention and the importance of it in your every-day;
• and learn additional exercise and stretching tips to maintain a physical and healthy lifestyle.

This program is presented by the Center for Health & Wellbeing and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation in collaboration with AdventHealth.

How to join the Zoom Program:

Upon registration for this program, you will receive two emails:

• One email from Eventbrite: you can either disregard this email or save it for your records. No action needed with this message.
• One email from the Center for Health & Wellbeing: this email will contain your link to join the Zoom meeting. Simply select the link and the Zoom Meeting will launch. Please allow yourself five – 10 minutes before program start to launch Zoom and confirm your technology is properly working.

For troubleshooting and other Zoom-related questions, please email us at [email protected]

All CHWB Digital Education Programs are now presented with live captioning service. Please refer to your registration confirmation email for instructions on enabling live captions.

By participating in this program, you agree to the CHWB’s Gracious Space policy. Unless otherwise noted, all CHWB Digital Education programs hosted via Zoom are recorded and made available for on-demand viewing on WellbeingNetwork.org. If you prefer to be left out of the program’s recording, please leave your camera and microphone off for the duration of the program.

About the Program Presenter

About Danielle Mize, Personal Trainer at the Crosby Wellness Center

Danielle Mize is a Fitness Specialist at the Crosby Wellness Center in Winter Park, FL. With a Master of Science degree in Sport and Exercise Science, Danielle has 10 years of experience in health and fitness coaching.

While attending the University of Central Florida (UCF), Danielle fell in love with her daily workouts and resources available to her at the campus Wellness Center to manage the stress of a busy schedule. She decided to change majors and pursue a career in fitness, so that she could extend her enthusiasm and knowledge to others hoping that they too, would grow to have a passion for health and fitness.

Following her time at UCF, she has continued to call Orlando her home, and extend her portfolio to include certification as an ACE Certified Health Coach, RRCA Endurance Running Coach and ACSM Exercise Physiologist among others.

Danielle believes that health and wellness is achievable for all and strives to help others through fitness coaching and health education. This work often includes educating others on goal setting, identifying ways to sneak fitness into our hectic lifestyles, and planning for setbacks.

When not helping others towards their wellness goals, Danielle can usually be found training for her next half-marathon or participating in other great adventures.

About Justin Hess, Physical Therapist at AdventHealth Sports Medicine & Rehab

Justin Hess is an Orthopedic Research Manager and Physical Therapist at AdventHealth Sports, Medicine & Rehabilitation. He is also a doctor of Physical Therapy and Board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist.