People at Westminster Bradenton Towers now have another great reason to get outside and enjoy the fresh air! Their exciting, new Life Trail is a state-of-the-art outdoor fitness trail featuring seven different wellness stations placed along a walking path. Each station is equipped to enhance muscle strength, balance, flexibility, or cardiovascular efficiency. The Life Trail makes staying fit—and meeting new friends—lots of fun! “I like that there are different kinds of equipment so I can choose whatever I need most. And I can try new things so that I don’t get bored,” says resident Marjory Hardy. “I usually go out for a walk in the morning and stop at the Life Trail.” Something for Everyone. The Life Trail is perfect for serious health enthusiasts who want to reach their personal best, and for those who simply want to feel well and stay healthy. And it< supports every fitness regimen because each< station provides for varying capability levels—a big plus! Charles Cox notes, “I can walk along the Life Trail and do some easy activities. But when I really want to push myself, I can try the harder things. Either way, I’m exercising!”The stations provide equipment for lower and upper body warm-ups, torso stability, standing push-ups, forearm rolls, stretching and strengthening the upper and lower body, bench stepping, and balance enhancement.
Mind, Body, Spirit—and Friendship. A brisk walk or a good workout makes people feel refreshed, clears the mind, relieves stress, and gives an overall sense of wellbeing. In addition, the Life Trail provides opportunities to meet new people. When it opened in October, 2008, it quickly became a popular spot for meeting old friends and making new ones. Betty Strickland says, “The Life Trail gets me outside in the fresh air, doing something good for myself. And I really enjoy meeting other people while I’m out there.” Choose Wellness! Westminster’s Eight Dimensions of Wellness program encourages wholeperson wellness.
Westminster offers ActiveLiving for people who want to bring increased wellbeing and enrichment to their lives. If you’re thinking about carefree Florida living, visit the Westminster communities in Bradenton. You’ll find friendship, fun, and support to last a lifetime.
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