Staying Active and Mobile in Brooklyn

Simple Ways to Keep Moving Every Day

Staying active helps you walk safely, reduce pain, and stay independent.

🌿 Easy Ways to Move More

• Take a short walk at places like Prospect Park

• Do gentle stretching at home (even from a chair)

• Join free exercise classes at local senior centers

  
  

🧘 Try Gentle Exercise Programs

• Stretching programs like Essentrics® improve flexibility and reduce stiffness

• Many classes are available online or in Brooklyn

  
  

📍 Where to Go in Brooklyn

• NYC Department for the Aging centers offer free fitness classes

• Community centers in neighborhoods like Flatbush and Bay Ridge

  
  

✔️ Safety Tips

• Wear comfortable shoes

• Hold onto a chair or railing if needed

• Start slow and listen to your body