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“The first step in solving a problem is recognizing there is one.” ~ Will Mcavoy Recognize AGEISM. There are no back exercises specific to older adults, middle-aged adults, teenagers... Back exercises are for the structures of the back. #ageism #fitnessindustry

Benefits outweigh the risks: A consensus statement on the risks of physical activity for people living with long-term conditions ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P… Spread the good #physicalactivity word. British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM) Physical Activity Alliance American College of Sports Medicine CEPA National PA Plan #risks #benefits

Looking forward to presenting @ #PenobscotValleySeniorCollege on July 30th, as part of its "Summer Extravaganza". pvsc.myrec.com/info/default.a… Please join me! We have an important (& ambitious!😃) learning agenda! Bangor Region YMCA #physicalactivity #exerciseprescription #ageism

Happy to live in the #LandoftheFree, & to have spent my #July4th on the stunning sea! Thanks to all who have served to protect our #freedom! Happy #IndependenceDay to all! 🇺🇸 #FourthofJuly #Maine #kayaking #Camden

Throughout decades of outdoor adventures, I've been waiting to see a #frog on a #lilypad. Yesterday, Hirundo Maine, I saw 6! Though my phone can only do so much, I was giddy getting these pics! Thanks, #HirundoWildlifeRefuge, for the serenity at Lac d’Or. #frogs #lilypads

If I were famous & could spread a quote far & wide, it would be this: We all have the power, every day, to turn an ordinary day, into an extraordinary day. Wield your power. #ChallengeYourself #SetAGoal #MotivationMonday #HardWorkAlwaysPays #HardWorkWinsTheDay

#Doubletop #BaxterStatePark #MaineHiking #Maine #hiking Baxter State Park #ForeverWild

Loud shouts out to Mike Henry & the power of regular #exercise this Monday morning! Mike just passed the 40y mark since surviving his “widowmaker” & to entering the Bangor Region YMCA's #cardiacrehab program. Make time for your exercise today, to live well for many tomorrows!👟🚴🏊‍♀️💪

Wow, what a year! Chock-full of changes prolific! But changes worth making For a Y so terrific. Rest assured I’m a better Fitness Director 👟💪 than poet ✍️, So, if you’ve not joined our Y… Join! You’ll get more fit! Bangor Region YMCA #YMCA #YMCAAnniversary ymca

We at the Bangor Region YMCA want you to connect to your inner camper & join us for a full day of FUN, FITNESS, & FRIENDSHIP, at FIT FEST, to be held at gorgeous #CampJordan, Oct 26th! Get signed up & get psyched! Click for info & activities: bangory.org/fit-fest/ ymca #YMCA

Check the cool flyer Hot off the press! Please join our Y waterfront FUN For fitness & de-stress! 👟🌞💪🌊 Please join our Bangor Region YMCA for fitness fun on the Bangor waterfront! Everyone! 'Regulars'! Newbies! Y Members! Non-members! Let's GO! Bangor Parks and Rec City of Bangor, Maine

Hey City of Bangor, Maine! Thursday’s forecast is full of sun!🌞 So, please join us for waterfront, #CommunityFitness fun! 👟💪 Join us for Group Fight, a fun, high-intensity, but modifiable-for-all, boxing-kickboxing-martial arts style workout. It’s free! Carpe diem! Bangor Region YMCA

Let’s go, Bangor! It’s a perfect day to get outside and play, for FUN, FITNESS, & COMMUNITY! Seize the day! Seize the opportunity! Try something new! 🌞👟💪 #CommunityFitness #GetOutside #FitnessFun Bangor Region YMCA City of Bangor, Maine Bangor Parks and Rec

Want to know what's better than tackling a stack of healthfully, physically-demanding, outdoor, manual labor tasks, on Labor Day weekend? Tackling as a team w 83 year-old parents!! This is what a lifetime of #activeliving enables! Go Team! #ActiveAging #StayActive #LaborDay