Introducing AGEnts of Movement Classes
This Older Americans Month felt like the perfect time to pilot something I’ve been thinking about for a long time, collaborating with colleagues to create physical activity opportunities that help older adults stay active and connected.
I’ve started a pilot launch of AGEnts of Movement (AOM) classes.
Over the next three months, classes will be offered online and in-person classes designed to support healthy aging through movement and community. These are not traditional fitness classes. They are classes created to help people move more, feel better in their bodies, build confidence, and stay engaged in life.
I’ve seen how powerful group classes can be. They can help people reconnect with themselves, discover new capabilities, build friendships, and regain confidence after setbacks or life transitions.
The AOM class pilot is an opportunity to explore what’s possible when we offer a variety of ways to stay active and create spaces that prioritize connection just as much as physical activity.
For this first month of the pilot, classes being offered include:
Strength Training for the Pelvic Floor with Patricia Linderman
Footloose: How to Mobilize and Strengthen Your Feet, which I’ll be teaching
Move Freely, a weekly movement session led every Monday by Cheryl Whitelaw
How to Fall Safely classes that I’ll be offering locally in the Colorado Springs area to help people build fall resiliency, confidence, and the skills to safely navigate getting to and from the ground.
Additional classes offered throughout the pilot will focus mobility, balance, play, and movement exploration for all ability levels.
Some offerings will be free while others will have a fee to compensate coaches and help support the growth and sustainability of the community.
You can check out the class schedule HERE.
I’ll be listening closely to participants and coaches, exploring what resonates most, and continuing to shape AOM based on the needs and interests of the community.
If you’re interested in joining a class, leading a class, collaborating, or learning more about the pilot, I’d love to hear from you. Email me at erin@agentsofmovement.com
Active Aging Links
New AGEnts of Movement Podcast Episode
A new episode was released on Saturday featuring a shared conversation I had on the Modern Management of the Older Adult (MMOA) podcast with Dustin Jones. I talk about my experience working with SilverSneakers, how it shaped my perspective on older adult fitness and why we need to create better, more human-centered exercise experiences for older adults.
Playful Nature Podcast with Laurel Beversdorf
The episode explored how fear is often used in the fitness industry and how certain coaching approaches can unintentionally limit people’s agency and relationship with movement. I also appreciated Laurel’s insights on barriers women face with resistance training.
A Slight Change of Plans podcast “The Life-Changing Impact of Showing People They Matter”
This episode was a reminder that helping people feel like they matter can have a profound impact on social health and emotional well-being. It made me reflect on how important it is that the people we serve feel seen, valued, and connected within our movement spaces and communities.
Upcoming Online Events
Little Embarrassment. Big Gains. Cueing The Pelvic Floor in Physical Activity
Wednesday, May 20th 1pm PT/4pm ET
Learn how and why to include this muscle group in your programming, along with simple, embarrassment-minimizing ways to combine pelvic floor cueing with activities you’re already leading.
Overcoming Physical Limitations for Aging Bodies
Thursday, June 25th 1pm PT/4pm ET
Robert Linkul walks us through the five most common physical limitations that occur with aging and what resistance training strategies you can do to help combat them. Join us as we dive deep into the research and the practical application that you can use right away!
3 Hidden Mistakes Movement Professionals Make in Adaptive Fitness
Thursday, July 23rd 3pm PT/6pm ET
In this session led by Megan Williamson, we’ll break down three common mistakes that even experienced professionals make when working with clients with disabilities — and how to shift your approach in a way that feels more clear, confident, and effective.
Expand Your Impact with the AGEnts of Movement Webinar Library
Looking for fresh ideas and deeper insight to support the people you serve? The AGEnts of Movement Webinar Library offers practical, thought-provoking sessions designed for movement leaders working with older adults.
Explore topics like:
Coach development for movement leaders
Psychology of chronic disease
How to coach falling safely
Reducing fall risk through game play
How to partner with physical therapists
Each webinar provides practical strategies and new perspectives you can immediately bring into your classes, programs, and communities.
Learn. Grow. Lead movement experiences that matter.
AGEnts of Movement is committed to making movement education free for professionals and classes accessible for older adults
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