How old is too old to workout? We say never! We have had more than a handful of centenarians in our Instrumentalcize™ Brain & Body Fitness classes - up to 106 years young! We'd like to think it's because our music draws them in and our welcoming, easy to follow program (modifiable for all) keeps them. We know that this kind of participation in fitness is rare with seniors. "Just one out of four people between the ages of 65 and 74 exercises regularly. Many people assume that

Several Centenarians have found their way to Instrumentalcize™ Brain and Body Fitness Classes & I'm always interested in hearing why... In research, centenarians "consistently say that besides attitude, keeping busy and engaging the mind are crucial. Especially activities involving socializing and camaraderie." (See full article at http://www.elder-one-stop.com/importance-of-elderly-activities.html) The centenarians in my classes (up to 106 years young) seem to agree that the

Memories are one of the most precious belongings we possess. To hang on to them, there are daily steps that each of us can take. While the research varies on the importance of each of the following, most agree that some combination of these can prove helpful in maintaining brain health: (1) Stay intellectually active/ keep learning (2) Have hobbies (3) Listen to pleasant music (4) Try something new (5) Learn another language (6) Play an instrument (7) Deal effectively with st