Discover Brookmeadow Assisted Living’s In-House Exercise Specialist
Brookmeadow at Cobb Corner is one of few senior living communities with our own in-house Exercise Physiologist, Austin. This full-time team member works with residents, both one-on-one and in group settings, to help them stay as active and independent as possible so they can enjoy all our community has to offer. Included in their monthly cost, Assisted Living and Compass Memory Support residents have access to:
- Group fitness classes 5 days a week designed for all fitness levels and abilities, including Sit & Fit, Strength & Balance, and Cardio Aerobic classes
- One-on-one sessions with Austin to help residents work toward their individual fitness goals, including improving strength, flexibility and endurance
- Specialized exercise groups for individuals with chronic conditions, including a “Better Breathers Club” for those managing COPD
- Synergy with medical goals: Austin can suggest exercises that complement physical therapy and promote recovery (great for residents following a hospital or rehab stay)
Benefits of Exercise for Older Adults
Research shows the regular physical activity can lead to:
- Improved sleep
- Reduced risk of dementia
- Lower risk of heart disease
- Improved bone health
- Lower risk of several cancers
- Reduced anxiety and better overall mood
Source: CDC
Meet Brookmeadow’s Exercise Physiologist
Austin has been an Exercise Physiologist since 2014, and six of those years have been in the assisted living setting. Austin holds a Master’s in Exercise Physiology from American University and is passionate about using exercise as a way to prevent or mitigate chronic conditions. Austin enjoys educating residents on the benefits of exercise and makes sure his program is inclusive for everyone, regardless of fitness level or ability