Our Programs & Services
Functional Fitness for Independent Aging
At Fit To The Core, we believe healthy aging requires more than simply staying active. Our free, community-based functional fitness classes help older adults build strength, improve balance and mobility, and develop the skills needed to maintain independence.
Our programs include practical movements that support everyday activities, from getting out of a chair and climbing stairs to improving stability and reducing the risk of falls. Exercises are adapted to different abilities so participants can move safely, confidently, and at their own pace.
Beyond physical fitness, our programs create opportunities for older adults to connect, build friendships, and encourage one another.
Through welcoming group classes and supportive community experiences, participants gain confidence, strengthen social connections, and develop healthy habits that support their well-being and independence.
Longevity Workshops
Our free, hands-on Longevity Workshops give older adults the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence to age well. Each workshop focuses on an important aspect of functional fitness and healthy aging, including strength, balance, mobility, fall prevention, and everyday independence.
Participants learn and practice useful movement strategies, such as improving stability, developing reaction skills, and safely getting down to and up from the floor. Exercises and activities are adapted to different abilities in a welcoming, supportive environment.
Through education and guided movement, our goal is to help participants feel more confident, move safely, and maintain their independence as they age.
The Movement: Community Walking Groups
The Movement brings older adults, families, and community members together through free neighborhood walking groups that promote healthy aging, physical activity, and social connection.
Walking is an accessible way to build endurance, support mobility, improve cardiovascular health, and maintain confidence in everyday movement. Our walking groups encourage participants to move at a comfortable pace while enjoying the outdoors and connecting with others.
More than a walk, The Movement creates opportunities to build friendships, reduce social isolation, and strengthen community connections. Walks are offered as programming and community resources allow.
OUR PROJECTS
Fitness and Wellness in the Park.
From October 24, 2022, through May 17, 2023, Fit To The Core offered Fitness and Wellness in the Park at Joel Davis Park in East Palo Alto.
This free community fitness initiative welcomed residents of East Palo Alto and Belle Haven through accessible outdoor exercise designed to improve strength, balance, mobility, and overall well-being.
The program encouraged participants to stay active, build confidence, and connect with their neighbors in a welcoming, supportive environment.
Fitness and Wellness in the Park reflected Fit To The Core's commitment to making fitness accessible to under-resourced communities and supporting healthier aging.
Intergenerational Fitness in the Park
In summer 2022, Fit To The Core offered Intergenerational Fitness in the Park, a free community fitness project that brought together children, adults, and older adults through outdoor exercise.
Held three days a week, the program encouraged participants of different ages to move, build confidence, and enjoy physical activity together in a welcoming environment.
More than 300 people attended this initiative, helping demonstrate the power of fitness to bring generations together and strengthen community connections.