Hawkeye Valley Area Agency on Aging offers Enhance Fitness courses at two locations in the area. The instructors are certified as master trainers for Washington State University’s Enhance Fitness. 

Research consistently reflects participants in this program report improvements in many areas of functional fitness including strength, flexibility, mobility, and balance. Enhance Fitness is designed for older adults, but combines the three components of fitness: strength training, flexibility, and cardiovascular conditioning, with individualized modifications to meet the needs of anyone interested in improved health and fitness.

Classes are now being held at the Buchanan County Senior Center in Independence and at the Cedar Falls Senior Center in Cedar Falls. The cost to participate is $25 per year to cover the cost of materials for the class. Scholarships are available for individuals who are unable to pay the annual fee. Everyone age60 and over with no need for assistive devices is encouraged to join in this exciting program.

Call the Senior Center to confirm dates and times.

Click here, for a list of HVAAA Senior Center telephone numbers.