AIDS Project RI has rolled out a free exercise program for people over 50 living with HIV.
The program, Positive Aging and Living, is being offered in partnership with the YMCA of Greater Providence through a grant from Tufts Healthcare Foundation.
The first exercise class was rolled out in early September at the Mt. Hope/East Side YMCA. The class has two instructors and twelve participants who meet weekly for two 75-minute sessions.
The classes are structured so all participants get a chance to engage in aerobics, strength training, and balance activities under the supervision of a YMCA fitness instructor. The class is conducted for three months and during that time participants have a membership at the YMCA and access to the gym to exercise on their own time.
Exercise can help increase muscle mass, improve appetite, and increase the number of "feel-good" neurotransmitters in the brain. Exercise is an effective way to reduce stress, and chronic stress has been associated with suppression of immune function. Exercise can also play a vital role in controlling some of the long-term effects of HIV drugs.
Anyone interested in enrolling should email james@aidsprojectri.org.
AIDS Project RI is a division of Family Service of RI.
A non-profit organization serving children, adults and families in crisis. www.familyserviceri.org,
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