LAS CRUCES – AARP New Mexico and town of Las Cruces not too long ago introduced the completion of an AARP-sponsored out of doors health park in Las Cruces, which they describe as a long-term funding within the well being of residents.
The new park is positioned on the Henry Benavidez Community Center, 1045 McClure Rd. An official ribbon-cutting will probably be scheduled for later this 12 months, group officers mentioned.
“Health and wellbeing are central to our lives. AARP is proud to supply this vibrant, accessible AARP-sponsored out of doors health park to the area people in Las Cruces,” mentioned AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins in a information launch. “Support for wholesome getting older has been a precedence for AARP since our founding greater than 60 years in the past. AARP-sponsored out of doors health parks additionally assist carry communities collectively in secure and wholesome methods, which is especially vital as we navigate new phases of staying energetic in the course of the COVID-19 pandemic.”
A rising variety of research hyperlink train not solely to cardiovascular well being and an increased lifespan, but additionally to decrease charges of melancholy, dementia and different points, the discharge said.
“We all know the significance of staying energetic and shifting extra, particularly as we age,” mentioned Joseph P. Sanchez, AARP New Mexico state director. “The health park gear will permit individuals of various skills to train recurrently whereas having fun with our stunning New Mexico sunshine. As we return to our regular actions, the park will probably be a spot the place individuals can re-establish neighborhood connections. Combine that with the courses town plans to supply and this park will meet the wants of lots of people.”
The City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department will start providing AARP-sponsored out of doors health courses within the fall of 2021. These FitLot Method courses will probably be taught by health professionals for free of charge to the general public on the health park.
“I admire and am grateful for all the efforts and work from everybody that has gone into the completion of the Las Cruces AARP-sponsored health park,” mentioned Mayor Ken Miyagishima. “We place appreciable worth and significance on the well being, welfare and high quality of life for all Las Cruces residents. I hope they, too, will get a lot use and delight from this excellent health park.”
For a listing of open AARP Sponsored Outdoor Fitness Parks, go to https://fitlot.org/parks/.
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