HUNDREDS of older Australians are being urged to get into their activewear and take part in a huge online workout for seniors.
The Biggest Online Seniors Workout is a free 30-minute exercise session being streamed across a number of online video platforms on April 29 at 11am.
The workout is the initative of Active Seniors Health Centre which provides exercise programs at three locations across Sydney and also online.
The free online event has the support of the NSW government.
State acting minister for seniors, Geoff Lee, said he was keen to promote anything that will help keep older residents in touch with the community while staying safe indoors.
"I know speaking to many seniors it has been a tough ask to stop their normal day-to-day routines which had been keeping them socially active," Mr Lee said.
"I'm encouraging all NSW seniors to get online and get physical on April 29 so we can promote fitness and health while staying home to keep safe from COVID-19."
NSW Seniors Card partner and Active Seniors Health Centre owner Taylor Harrison said the workout will be conducted by his team and streamed on YouTube Live, Facebook Live, and Zoom.
"We are championing health for our seniors more than ever in these unprecedented times to help them maintain balance, strength and flexibility while self-isolating," Dr Harrison said.
"This is fun and free, so tell all your older friends and family members to get involved."
To join the Biggest Online Seniors Workout follow the links on the NSW Seniors Card website HERE.
Active Seniors Health Centre offers online home exercise programs and virtual consultations for a fee, but is posting daily free one-minute exercise sessions for seniors on their website HERE.
Seniors in NSW can get the latest COVID-19 information HERE
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