A monitor with specialized training in the area taught sessions of approximately one hour duration in rooms set in the centers of the elderly in the municipality.
The Municipality of Puerto Lumbreras, through the Department of Sports, offers free gerontogimnasia and skills to promote healthy habits among older people in the municipality.
Specifically, classes are held in rooms fitted in seniors centers of Puerto Lumbreras.
Also, in the Senior Center Llamas Ruiz Vicente classes are Monday and Wednesday from 9:00 to 12:00 pm, and Tuesdays from 17:00 to 19:00 hours.
On the other hand, in the home of pensioner Almeria Avenue classes take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 to 12:00 pm and Monday from 17:00 to 18:00 hours.
In addition, over the hamlet of La Station lumbrerense-Esparragal also enjoy gerontogimnasia sessions at the Social Centre for the Elderly El Esparragal Tuesday from 8:50 to 9:50 pm, and Thursday from 18:15 to 19:15.
Thus, a monitor, with specialized training in the area, taught sessions of approximately one hour duration, in which the major activities performed by mobilizing all the joints and muscles of the body, while improving cardio-respiratory work and cognitive functions.
Councillor for Sports, Jose Aragon, explained that "this is a free activity with which we intend to promote physical exercise as healthy lifestyle in older people."
In addition, the councilman added that "gerontogimnasia improves physical and mental state of the elderly, promoting healthy habits and positive attitudes, without them having to face any economic cost".
Finally, those interested in enrolling must be registered in Puerto Lumbreras and be retired.
To subscribe, can visit any of the centers for the elderly, at the times described above, and contact with the monitor, who will be given a form to be signed by the physician to the potential user, which indicates that the person is suitable for the practice of this sport.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Puerto Lumbreras