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Posted at 1:18 a.m., Wednesday, July 18, 2007

Enhance Fitness program launched on Kauai

Advertiser Staff

A program aimed at improving the health of Kaua'i's kupuna was launched last week, Kauai County officials said.

Called EnhanceFitness, the program includes low impact, aerobic and strength training exercises, along with stretching for seniors 60 and older.

The classes are held three days a week:

  • Koloa Neighborhood Center, Monday, Thursday and Friday, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. -- April Raymond, instructor

  • Waimea Neighborhood Center, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8 to 9 a.m. – Patricia Pacanas, instructor Interest in the program has been tremendous, said Naomi Sugihara with the Agency on Elderly Affairs.

    "We're still taking sign-ups for classes at the Koloa site, but Waimea is already filled to capacity," Sugihara said in a released statement.