[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fFqsoonQX7TlSPo9HG7Z4aCZ-jgB5H33f1_L6SCPLK9Q":3},{"data":4,"headers":344},{"brand":5,"route":6,"title":7,"seo":8,"components":23,"pageMeta":328,"dataSources":343},"coterie","\u002Fnews-and-blogs\u002Fsenior-health-and-lifestyle\u002Fworking-out-together-how-coteries-group-exercise-programs-develop-the-body-mind-and-spirit","Working Out Together: How Coterie’s Group Exercise Programs Develop the Body, Mind, and Spirit",{"_uid":9,"title":10,"ogType":11,"robots":12,"schema":13,"ogTitle":14,"ogLocale":15,"component":16,"description":17,"twitterCard":18,"ogDescription":19,"geo.position":20,"geo.placename":21,"geo.region":22},"f476e6ec-ec97-44e1-ba3f-46e83799d03d","Working Out Together: Coterie’s Group Exercise Programs","website","index, follow, max-image-preview:large, max-snippet:-1, max-video-preview:-1","{\n  \"@context\": \"http:\u002F\u002Fschema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"Article\",\n  \"@id\": \"https:\u002F\u002Fcoterieseniorliving.com\u002Fnews-and-resources\u002Fworking-out-together-how-coteries-group-exercise-programs-develop-the-body-mind-and-spirit\",\n  \"headline\": \"Working Out Together: How Coterie’s Group Exercise Programs Develop the Body, Mind, and Spirit\",\n  \"description\": \"Group exercise offers physical, emotional, and social benefits for older adults, while also encouraging participation.\",\n  \"datePublished\": \"2023-04-28\",\n  \"image\": \"https:\u002F\u002Fik.imagekit.io\u002Fzcfjs0rmjr\u002Ff\u002F1018269\u002F1200x800\u002Fa6e1c2c99a\u002F01dcf8d149d1625ce1655dc012eb027d_8atgu1gvl.jpg\",\n  \"articleBody\": \"There is something very special when a group of residents works out together, says Coterie Resident Engagement Director Amanda Clears. The shared experience brings out their best – and motivates everyone to keep going.\n\nResearch mirrors Amanda’s observation, confirming that exercising in groups provides physical, emotional, and social benefits for older adults, while encouraging participants to stick with the program.\n\nThe science behind group exercise classes for seniors\n\nLet’s start with some encouraging stats related to senior fitness classes: A UK study of people aged 65 and over reveals clear advantages for working out in a group.\n\nResearchers split the participants into two groups. The first group attended organized group exercise sessions for a year, while the second group had no organized exercise. Among other benefits, the researchers found that the group exercisers showed a long-term improvement in walking speed, balance, and leg strength compared to the other group.\n\nBesides improving mobility, researchers designed the group classes to be fun and social. The people in the exercise group attended most of the sessions, suggesting that they liked the group setting.\n\nAnother study compared working out in a group versus exercising alone. Group exercise appears to reduce stress and lead to improvements in quality of life. Coterie’s resident Engagement team strongly encourages residents to attend group fitness classes. Besides getting the benefits of exercise, it helps residents become more confident and gives them a shared sense of accomplishment, Amanda Clears says.\n\n6 ways Coterie’s group exercise program builds bodies, minds, and community\n\n\n1. Better strength and vitality\n\nGroup exercise classes are designed to provide steady, targeted improvements. Over time, participants make strides and can become increasingly fit in ways that are healthy, productive – and safe. “Residents come to Coterie with a wide range of abilities,” Amanda Clears says. “We meet them where they are and help them build core strength, flexibility, and balance.”\n\nGroup workout attendees enjoy a variety of disciplines, including:\n\nTai chi\nBarre\nLow-impact Pilates\nHatha yoga\nAqua aerobics\nLower body strength training\n2. Improved mental health and social support\n\nThe National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) reported on the prevalence of loneliness and isolation. A study found that one in three adults aged 45 and older experiences loneliness, while almost a quarter of people aged 65 and older are categorized as “socially isolated.” The social aspects of group exercise can reduce the risk of depression, anxiety, loneliness, and isolation. Exercise in general, and group exercise, can help.\n\nExercise sets in motion a release of endorphins – but so can social interaction\nResearch indicates that smiling and laughing – common in a convivial group setting – may produce more dopamine\n3. Built-in motivation and accountability\n\nGroup workouts create a spirit of camaraderie and a sense of accomplishment as participants share their fitness success stories.\n\nFor one thing, participants are more accountable. If they skip a session, the group will notice and urge them not to miss.\nThere is also mutual encouragement: Added motivation to push a little harder when other people are doing the exercises along with you. In a sense, the people you work out with become a personal cheerleading team.\nSeniors who exercise in a group are more likely to be motivated to take better care of themselves in general, increasing quality of life as they age.\nThey are also less likely to cancel classes or drop out of an exercise program than if they work out on their own. This helps overcome the tendency to not show up if they are feeling stressed or tired.\n4. Personalized programs for every resident\n\nCoterie partners with Elevation Health to conduct a personal evaluation for each resident – and develop a custom-tailored workout program to help them achieve their wellness goals.\n\nCoterie classes are led by trained instructors and local fitness experts\nClasses are tailored for older people, and multiple group classes are scheduled daily\nTrainers and instructors guide participants to ensure they are performing exercises correctly to prevent exercise-induced injuries\n5. More fun and enjoyment\n\nIn addition to focusing on the importance of fitness for older adults, Coterie believes residents enjoy working out more when they exercise together in inspiring locations. Workout amenities include beautiful pools, welcoming yoga studios, and smartly equipped fitness centers.\n\nThe Mayo Clinic helped us design the fitness center, Amanda Clears explains. It was carefully put together around the needs of residents. On top of enjoying working out together, we believe the environment enhances their experience.\n\n6. Group fitness – the Coterie way\n\nDespite the many well-documented benefits of regular exercise, many people – especially older adults – struggle to start and successfully maintain a consistent fitness program.\n\nKnowing the importance of social connections for seniors, Coterie’s thoughtfully crafted group classes are led by professional instructors in inviting, inspiring workout environments. Coterie’s instructors and trainers keep residents engaged and entertained. The workouts feel less like a chore and more like a fun, social activity. This winning combination encourages Coterie residents to live healthier, happier, more productive lives.\n\nCoterie operates a portfolio of luxury senior living communities spanning the East and West Coasts. 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If you have questions or want to make changes to your request, give us a call at ","First Name is required.",{"componentName":226,"props":227},"ContentHubArticleHero",{"topLine":54,"className":28,"bottomLine":54,"topPadding":62,"componentId":28,"bottomMargin":54,"allowMaxWidth":54,"bottomPadding":62,"lastUpdatedCopy":228,"extraContainerClassName":28},"Last Updated",{"componentName":230,"props":231},"ContentHubArticleBody",{"topLine":54,"className":28,"bottomLine":54,"topPadding":62,"componentId":28,"bottomMargin":54,"cardLinkText":232,"nextPostCopy":233,"allowMaxWidth":54,"bottomPadding":54,"articleContent":234,"watchVideoCopy":235,"emailSignupCopy":236,"readArticleCopy":232,"nextPostHeaderTag":237,"emailSignUpCtaText":238,"recommendationCopy":239,"emailSignUpSuccessTitle":240,"extraContainerClassName":28,"recommendationHeaderTag":237,"nextPostHeaderStyleLevel":197,"emailSignUpSuccessMessage":241,"recommendationHeaderStyleLevel":197},"Read the article","Up next","\u003Cp>“There is something very special when a group of residents works out together,” says Coterie Resident Engagement Director Amanda Clears. “The shared experience brings out their best – and motivates everyone to keep going.” \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cbr>\n\n\u003Cp>Research mirrors Amanda’s observation, confirming that \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\u002Fpmc\u002Farticles\u002FPMC5118593\u002F\" class=\"link has-text-coterie-content-hub-senior-health-lifestyle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">exercising in groups provides physical, emotional, and social benefits\u003C\u002Fa> for older adults, while encouraging participants to stick with the program.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cbr>\n\u003Ch2 class=\"heading heading--is-level-2 spacing--is-mb-xsmall\">The science behind group exercise classes for seniors\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cbr>\n\u003Cp>Let’s start with some encouraging stats related to senior fitness classes: A UK \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fevidence.nihr.ac.uk\u002Falert\u002Fgroup-exercise-sessions-improve-long-term-mobility-older-people\u002F\" class=\"link has-text-coterie-content-hub-senior-health-lifestyle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> study of people\u003C\u002Fa> aged 65 and over reveals clear advantages for working out in a group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cbr>\n\u003Cp>Researchers split the participants into two groups. The first group attended organized group exercise sessions for a year, while the second group had no organized exercise. Among other benefits, the researchers found that the group exercisers showed a long-term improvement in walking speed, balance, and leg strength compared to the other group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cbr>\n\u003Cp>Besides improving mobility, researchers designed the group classes to be fun and social. The people in the exercise group attended most of the sessions, suggesting that they liked the group setting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cbr>\n\u003Cp>Another study compared working out in a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.sciencealert.com\u002Fworking-out-in-groups-better-than-exercising-alone\" class=\"link has-text-coterie-content-hub-senior-health-lifestyle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">group versus exercising alone.\u003C\u002Fa> Group exercise appears to reduce stress and lead to improvements in quality of life. Coterie’s resident Engagement team strongly encourages residents to attend group fitness classes. “Besides getting the benefits of exercise, it helps residents become more confident and gives them a shared sense of accomplishment,” Amanda Clears says.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cbr>\n\u003Ch2 class=\"heading heading--is-level-2 spacing--is-mb-xsmall\">6 ways Coterie’s group exercise program builds bodies, minds, and community\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\n\u003Ch3 class=\"heading heading--is-level-3 spacing--is-mb-xsmall\">1. Better strength and vitality\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cbr>\n\u003Cp>Group exercise classes are designed to provide steady, targeted improvements. Over time, participants make strides and can become increasingly fit in ways that are healthy, productive – and safe. “Residents come to Coterie with a wide range of abilities,” Amanda Clears says. “We meet them where they are and help them build core strength, flexibility, and balance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cbr>\n\u003Cp>Group workout attendees enjoy a variety of disciplines, including:\n\u003Cul class=\"bullet-list\" style=\"margin-left: 40px\">\n\u003Cli>Tai chi\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Barre\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Low-impact Pilates\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Hatha yoga\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Aqua aerobics\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Lower body strength training\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cbr>\n\u003Ch3 class=\"heading heading--is-level-3 spacing--is-mb-xsmall\">2. Improved mental health and social support\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cbr>\n\u003Cp>The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) reported on the prevalence of loneliness and isolation. A study found that one in three adults aged 45 and older experiences loneliness, while almost a quarter of people aged 65 and older are categorized as “socially isolated.” The social aspects of group exercise can reduce the risk of depression, anxiety, loneliness, and isolation. Exercise in general, and group exercise, can help.\n\u003Cbr>\n\u003Cul class=\"bullet-list\" style=\"margin-left: 40px\">\n\u003Cli>Exercise sets in motion a release of endorphins – but so can social interaction\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Research indicates that smiling and laughing – common in a convivial group setting – may produce more dopamine\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cbr>\n\u003Ch3 class=\"heading heading--is-level-3 spacing--is-mb-xsmall\">3. Built-in motivation and accountability\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cbr>\n\u003Cp>Group workouts create a spirit of camaraderie and a sense of accomplishment as participants share their fitness success stories.\n\u003Cbr>\n\u003Cul class=\"bullet-list\" style=\"margin-left: 40px\">\n\u003Cli>For one thing, participants are more accountable. If they skip a session, the group will notice and urge them not to miss.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>There is also mutual encouragement: Added motivation to push a little harder when other people are doing the exercises along with you. In a sense, the people you work out with become a personal cheerleading team.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Seniors who exercise in a group are more likely to be motivated to take better care of themselves in general, increasing quality of life as they age.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>They are also less likely to cancel classes or drop out of an exercise program than if they work out on their own. This helps overcome the tendency to not show up if they are feeling stressed or tired.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cbr>\n\u003Ch3 class=\"heading heading--is-level-3 spacing--is-mb-xsmall\">4. Personalized programs for every resident\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cbr>\n\u003Cp>Coterie partners with Elevation Health to conduct a personal evaluation for each resident – and develop a custom-tailored workout program to help them achieve their wellness goals.\n\u003Cul class=\"bullet-list\" style=\"margin-left: 40px\">\n\u003Cli>Coterie classes are led by trained instructors and local fitness experts\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Classes are tailored for older people, and multiple group classes are scheduled daily\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Trainers and instructors guide participants to ensure they are performing exercises correctly to prevent exercise-induced injuries\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cbr>\n\u003Ch3 class=\"heading heading--is-level-3 spacing--is-mb-xsmall\">5. More fun and enjoyment\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cbr>\n\u003Cp>In addition to focusing on the importance of fitness for older adults, Coterie believes residents enjoy working out more when they exercise together in inspiring locations. Workout amenities include beautiful pools, welcoming yoga studios, and smartly equipped fitness centers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cbr>\n\u003Cp>“The Mayo Clinic helped us design the fitness center,” Amanda Clears explains. “It was carefully put together around the needs of residents. On top of enjoying working out together, we believe the environment enhances their experience.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cbr>\n\u003Ch3 class=\"heading heading--is-level-3 spacing--is-mb-xsmall\">6. 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