By Kate Zarate
If you’re looking for a fun way to help make your golden years shine a little brighter, look no further than your local library!
Our classes are completely free and offer a variety of activities, including yoga, tai chi, and more for a range of fitness levels. Find a complete listing of all of our health and wellness classes online, or visit your local branch to pick up the latest edition of What's Happening At Your Library, opens a new window. Free classes are just one of the ways your local library can help you along your fitness journey.
- Check out our Health & Wellness page, filled with books and staff recommendations on fitness, mental health, and more.
- View fitness films on your computer or other devices through Kanopy. They offer titles on a range of subjects - including pilates, yoga, how to exercise better, how to choose the best activities for your optimal fitness, and more. Kanopy also gives you access to The Great Courses, a series of instructional videos on multiple topics, including:
- How to Stay Fit as You Age
- Stress and Your Body
- Yoga
- Mastering Taichi
- Body Composition: Diet and Exercise
- How to Boost Your Physical and Mental Energy
- Practicing Mindfulness
- Feel most comfortable learning in your own home? The library offers Universal Class, a resource that provides free continuing education courses. Your library card will give you access. Some of the topics include:
- Anti-Aging Techniques
- Lifetime Wellness 101
- Memory Improvement
- Yoga 101
- Stress Management
- Aging and Long-Term Care 101
- Nutrition 101
- Weight Loss Management
- Discover more opportunities in your community. The parks and recreation departments of Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Stafford, and Westmoreland offer additional fitness and wellness classes.
We are more than happy to answer any questions you may have on health and fitness resources and hope to see you at the library soon.
