LIFT Exercise a Success at Texana!

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Lifelong Improvements Through Fitness Together (L.I.F.T.) is an evidence-based exercise program focused on helping older adults age in place. Texana Community Center hosted LIFT exercise classes, which were led by certified instructor and Family & Consumer Sciences Extension agent, Marlana Baker. During each hour long session, participants were guided through a warm up, 8 full body exercises, and cool down. Nutrition education and healthy recipes were provided at the end of each session. A Functional Fitness Test was conducted before and after the program for ten participants with the following results:

  • 100% improved in parameters of flexibility and balance
  • 90% improved in strength
  • 90% improved in endurance
Texana LIFT

Pictured above (left to right) in the back row: Instructor: Marlana Baker, FCS Agent, Marie Oliver, Brenda Blount, Kathy Leitner, Mattie Ann Brown, Mary Hall, Paulette Blackwell. Front row: Susie Oliver, Yvonne Allen, Patricia Brown, Ruby Allen, Zulia Allen. Not pictured: Debra Nicely

Participants were surveyed after the 8 week program with excellent results!

  • 80% consume more fruits and vegetables than before
  • 90% consume less sugar and sodium than before
  • 90% increased their physical activity
  • 100% increased knowledge of food safety
  • 100% are more likely to utilize local food sources
  • 100% are more likely to set personal goals
  • 100% would recommend L.I.F.T. to another person
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Here’s what participants had to say following the conclusion of the program:

I intend to continue at home to further do exercises that will help in my health walk. I really enjoyed the fellowship that we had with all the ladies that attended the program. Like I said before, I really hope we can continue with this program or something similar to it. It was great!!! “ – Zulia Allen

“A very good workout for everybody!” -Yvonne Allen

“I enjoyed this program and look forward to having another. I am a lot faster with the exercises now than when I started”. -Mary Hall

“I liked being around new people. This is a great program and I hope to have another (LIFT) program  to attend…I feel better in all areas. I’ve also pushed myself to eat better”. – Kathy Leitner

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If you are interested in learning more about the LIFT Exercise Program, in being notified when another class is offered, or if you have questions, please fill out this survey.