What club possibly requires you to be at least 65 years old to join?
Well, there's this gym that requires you to be that young! I know - it sounds crazy! I'm not 65...but one of my knitting friends is and she asked if I knew of this experiment in Jyv�skyl� (and only in JKL) that involves senior citizens doing aerobics, jumping, somersaults and other gymnastics. I honestly did not believe her until she explained it to me...
(I am in my mid twenties and do not do somersaults....or any form of exercise other than running after my 19-month old and walking... Needless to say - this caught my attention and hopefully captures yours as well!)
Don't believe me? This is how famous this Seniors Exercise club is - they were interviewed by a Taiwanese News Network. Here's the video (it's a few years old) and just in case you're wondering - the oldest member is now 83 - 84 years old.
How did this start?
Well, a researcher by the name of Erkki Tervo wanted to see if disabled children were able to learn gymnastics (which may seem easy to those that are not handicapped in any way). Once that proved possible (with proper instruction, supervision and support) - he thought, "What if we can get senior citizens more active and try to do gymnastics as well?"
In 2007-2008, as part of a research project, this gymnastics group consisting of both men and women between the ages of 65 and 77, began to learn how to tumble, stretch, jump and balance themselves...
Here's the official video. And yes, there's English headlines in it.
And of course, the video for the same gym techniques for the disabled children.
They were also involved in a radio program for the BBC News/Europe/Gym and Dance For Elderly Finns in November 2007.
The title of the email I received (quite awhile ago, and I apologize for just posting this now) is called, "Gym For All" - and I think this is a lovely title for both the group and the email, because it proves no matter what your ability - you can at least try and do something.
Huge thank you to my friend, Leila T., who provided me with this information and the video links.
**For some reason, the Taiwan video link no longer works and neither does the 3rd video link for the disabled children gym for all.**
Well, there's this gym that requires you to be that young! I know - it sounds crazy! I'm not 65...but one of my knitting friends is and she asked if I knew of this experiment in Jyv�skyl� (and only in JKL) that involves senior citizens doing aerobics, jumping, somersaults and other gymnastics. I honestly did not believe her until she explained it to me...
(I am in my mid twenties and do not do somersaults....or any form of exercise other than running after my 19-month old and walking... Needless to say - this caught my attention and hopefully captures yours as well!)
Don't believe me? This is how famous this Seniors Exercise club is - they were interviewed by a Taiwanese News Network. Here's the video (it's a few years old) and just in case you're wondering - the oldest member is now 83 - 84 years old.
How did this start?
Well, a researcher by the name of Erkki Tervo wanted to see if disabled children were able to learn gymnastics (which may seem easy to those that are not handicapped in any way). Once that proved possible (with proper instruction, supervision and support) - he thought, "What if we can get senior citizens more active and try to do gymnastics as well?"
In 2007-2008, as part of a research project, this gymnastics group consisting of both men and women between the ages of 65 and 77, began to learn how to tumble, stretch, jump and balance themselves...
Here's the official video. And yes, there's English headlines in it.
And of course, the video for the same gym techniques for the disabled children.
They were also involved in a radio program for the BBC News/Europe/Gym and Dance For Elderly Finns in November 2007.
The title of the email I received (quite awhile ago, and I apologize for just posting this now) is called, "Gym For All" - and I think this is a lovely title for both the group and the email, because it proves no matter what your ability - you can at least try and do something.
Huge thank you to my friend, Leila T., who provided me with this information and the video links.
**For some reason, the Taiwan video link no longer works and neither does the 3rd video link for the disabled children gym for all.**
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