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Exercise is Medicine: The Benefits of Physical Activity

DateBox EventDetailTime EventDetailLocation
Jan
17
Tue
Jan 17, 2023
Tuesday
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Mary Greeley Atrium Conference Room A
Ames, IA

This presentation will provide an overview on the health benefits of physical activity and the ‘Exercise is Medicine’ program managed by the Iowa State Dept. of Kinesiology.

Registration Details

Registration is closed.

During the registration process you can choose if you plan to attend in person or virtually. 

Description

Presented by Greg Welk and Peggy Lockhart, ISU Physical Activity and Health Promotion Lab.

The presentation will provide an overview on the many benefits of physical activity for older adults as well as the ‘Exercise is Medicine’ program managed by the Department of Kinesiology. The focus will be on the approaches used in an ISU-led program called “Walk with Ease” that is designed to help older adults adopt and maintain physical activity.

Hosted by Prime Time Alive

Contact

Prime Time Alive at 515-239-2423 or 800-303-9574, send an email

Schedule & Location

Schedule

Date Time Location
1. Tue, January 17 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Mary Greeley Atrium Conference Room A

Location Details

  • Mary Greeley Atrium Conference Room A
    1111 Duff Ave
    Ames, IA 50010

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