Thrive at Every Age: Your Journey to a Healthier, Happier You
MSCR, with over 30 years of service, offers comprehensive programs designed to enhance the overall well-being of adults who are 50+ or better. Our programs focus on improving physical health through increased strength, flexibility, and balance, while also fostering social connections and reducing feelings of isolation.
Click to watch the video and discover more about our Goodman-Rotary 50+ Fitness programs designed for older adult
About Goodman-Rotary 50+ Fitness
The Goodman-Rotary 50+ Fitness program began in 1994 with a generous donation from Irwin and Robert Goodman. The philanthropists formed a partnership with the Downtown Rotary Club of Madison, which manages the endowment fund, and MSCR, which runs the program. Here are some interesting facts about our thriving 50+ Fitness Program:
The program now serves more than 1,700 older adults in 100 classes including aqua exercise, strength training, low-impact fitness, yoga, Tai Chi, walking clubs and many more at affordable prices.
The program has received awards from the Wisconsin Parks & Recreation Association and the National Park and Recreation Association Regional Award Great Lakes Regional Council.
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) awarded the Goodman-Rotary program as one of the Top 10 for Excellence in Physical Activity Programming.
To encourage adults 50 and over who live in the Madison Metropolitan School District to live “healthier, happier and more productive lives” by participating in affordable, conveniently located, professionally-taught fitness and nutrition programs, and by encouraging independent exercise and learning through outreach programs (such as videos, volunteers and pedometers).
Additional Resources
National Institute on Aging Videos you can do at home – click on links.
As always, consult your physician or other health care professional before starting this or any other fitness program.
