At 65, I am moving better and stronger than I have been in quite some time.
Activate Brain and Body Fishers, Indiana location is easily accessible with free parking on a first floor. It is clean and has two private shower facilities/rest rooms.
There are two (2) workout rooms with a maximum of 6 workout stations in each. This is personal training with oversight and adaptations for trainees.
Trainees wear a heart monitor (provided) which communicates to a display board—trainers and trainees can see heart rate throughout.
One hour workouts include warm up, weight, balance, cardiovascular activity and cool down. There are also separate Mobility sessions that target gentle stretching.
The biggest difference in an Activate workout is that trainees play cognitive games on computerized boards that challenge memory and reaction times. The idea is to challenge body and brain at the same time!
Trainers have first aid training. There is an Automated Electric Defibrillator (AED) and a well stocked first aid cabinet. (I checked)
Trainers, Johnny and Ben, engage with trainees personally adapting activities to physical limitations , instructing, and providing friendly encouragement. They also make sure mats and equipment are clean and in good repair.
Workouts rotate and games rotate. It isn’t boring or painful. Activate tries to make things fun!
Small classes make for a friendly atmosphere. No gym shaming. I’ve gotten good, sweaty exercise with no injury or pain.
I can see real personal results in terms of building muscle tone which hard to do as we age.
Just had 6 month assessment! Built 2.5 lbs muscle! Balance, strength, and reaction time increased. Stamina has increased.
