RUI FIT
Staying Active
and Healthy
Retirement Unlimited, Inc. values our residents and understands the positive impact movement has on health. Through RUI FIT, we offer an exclusive fitness and health program with a variety of classes that empower residents to have fun while staying active. By following the four pillars – Nutrition, Well-Being, Exercise, and Strength – our residents can participate in daily physical fitness classes, work with a certified personal trainer, and receive nutritional guidance to maximize their health and wellness.
Benefits of a Fitness Routine:
- Increased strength, endurance, and balance. This helps maintain independent living and prevent falls.
- Increased energy through eating right and staying physically active.
- Prevention or delay of diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, or osteoporosis. An active and healthy lifestyle helps prevent some medical conditions.
- Improved mood to fight off depression.
- Improved cognitive function (how your brain works). Physical fitness and healthy eating help improve memory and the ability to think clearly.
- Improved understanding on the impact of food on overall health.
- Develop relationships with other residents to improve accountability and motivation in reaching health and wellness goals.
As with all exercise programs, we encourage a visit with your doctor prior to meeting with our personal trainer.
Did You Know?
Exercise is important for everyone at any age and ability level:
- Age-related muscle loss is the leading cause of falls.
- More muscle helps keep body fat percentage down, leading to a healthier weight.
- Strength training increases bone density decreasing chances of osteoporosis.
- Building strength also increases mobility, balance, and overall function for daily activities.
- Exercise, including walking, can decrease the chances of dementia and is a strengthening activity.
Exercise is beneficial for your brain health:
- An increase in endorphins leads to the feeling of pleasure, and it's also the body’s painkiller.
- Serotonin levels increase causing that “feel good” feeling.
- When endorphins and serotonin increase, depression decreases.
- The production of a protein called brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) increases.
- BDNF promotes the survival and growth of neurons, slowing cognitive decline.
- BDNF strengthens neurons sustaining mood, memory, and learning.
Services Offered Through RUI FIT
Cardio Drumming
Strength Training
Strength training is a physical activity designed to improve muscular strength and fitness by exercising a specific muscle or muscle group against external resistance. Increasing strength can also help improve balance, mobility, and bone density. All of these help mitigate falls resulting in a more active and independent lifestyle.
Balance and Stretch Classes
Balance, mobility, and flexibility can be lost or compromised at any age. Working on balance, mobility, and flexibility can help improve activities of daily living and keep us functioning at our very best.
Yoga
Yoga is an excellent way to work on flexibility, mobility, and mindfulness. Yoga increases awareness in your mind, body, and breath and can help you be more in tune with what your body and mind need.
Team Sports and Competition
There’s nothing wrong with a little friendly competition no matter your age! Our residents love to get involved in golf, sitting volleyball, and cornhole. Team sports encourage friendships and camaraderie, making fitness fun!
Chair One
Chair One Fitness is a super fun chair-based dance fitness program with activities of daily living incorporated into all our cool dance moves. We love keeping people moving and smiling!
Walking Club
Walking is one of the best exercises you can do. It is even considered a strengthening exercise! The walking club helps our residents stay active, strong, and fit. It also provides social time for our residents, allowing them to connect with like-minded friends and neighbors. When the weather is nice, being outdoors improves your mental health as well.
Nutritional Plan
Exploring a more nutritious dining choice within our community’s upscale Taste of RUI initiative? Explore our RUI FIT menu!
Meet The Team
Jaime Shanks
Robert Smith
Karen Goodall
Terri Hehmeyer
Sarah Baker
Autumn Dempsey
Mary Rosenthol
Mark Ward
Jehu Stewart
Tony Blackman
Sean Kenney
Jessica States
Jaime Thraser
Alexis Taylor
Kay Whesu
Stephanie Phelps
Learn More About
Our Community Signature Programs
The Retirement Unlimited Inc. Signature programs provide luxury amenities to enhance your experience and deliver the lifestyle our residents have earned and deserved. Each of our signature programs are supported by a subject matter expert from our leadership team and have been specifically curated to allow you to have the components of the premier resident experience. For more information click below.
