The Decatur Parks and Recreation Master Plan, known as Recreatur, is in its final planning phases. Learn about the research and findings, review the proposed plan recommendations, and provide your feedback for the future parks and recreation in Decatur. Visit recreatur.konveio.com to add your input!
The Decatur Parks and Recreation Master Plan, known as Recreatur, is in its final planning phases. Learn about the research and findings, review the proposed plan recommendations, and provide your feedback for the future parks and recreation in Decatur. Visit recreatur.konveio.com to add your input!
Recreatur has entered the Vision phase, which includes recommendations for the future development and operations of parks and recreation in Decatur. Community feedback is critical to ensure that the plan reflects residents’ priorities, concerns, and ideas. Please visit Recreatur.Konveio.com to add your input!
Come walk with us! Decatur Active Living will celebrate National Walking Day on Wednesday, April 6th at 10 a.m. Meet outside the Decatur Recreation Center and be ready to walk 2-3 miles around Decatur.
The first Wednesday in April is National Walking Day and it encourages Americans of all ages to get out and stretch their legs and get their hearts pumping. The American Heart Association launched National Walking Day in 2007 as part of its efforts to promote healthy living.
Unable to join us? Wear your sneakers (or take them with you) to work, and at some point in the day, take a 30-minute walk.
Take thirty minutes out of your day to go for a walk.
Find a trail near you or walk around your neighborhood.
You can also visit a local park or walk on your treadmill.
Take your canine pals with you, too. They need the cardiovascular workout, too!
Here are some great ways to make that 30-minutes more enjoyable:
Bobbie Elzey is living an extraordinary life. From a schoolteacher and dancer to a pioneer for dance aerobics, Bobbie has paved the way for many females in the health and fitness industry. Beginning her fitness journey in the 1970s at a local YMCA, she built a dance fitness program with five participants to 1,000 participants. She ventured her way to Russia to teach across the country and to judge the National Competition for Aerobics eventually making her way to teach in Decatur in 1985. Bobbie has taught Dance Aerobics and Functional Exercise for Seniors with Decatur Active Living for the past 36 years. Bobbie quickly became a staple and champion for health and fitness as well as our older adult population. We had the opportunity to sit down with Bobbie to hear her advice on how to prioritize health and wellness, especially for the older adult population.
Bobbie’s Health and Wellness Advice:
Age and disease should not be a roadblock to exercise!
To be successful in staying active, be sure to find activities that you enjoy. Think about what fitness activity you enjoyed during your childhood and do that now.
Every day movement and balance is important. Older adult populations can develop muscle quickly and gain confidence.
Challenge yourself with movement, balance, and strength activities daily. Get up and get moving!
Just Keep Moving with Bobbie’s classes at Decatur Recreation Center. Visit our website to learn more about our programs and be sure to contact Bobbie at www.lzaerobics.com to learn about her weekly classes and pricing.
Explore the headwaters of Glenn Creek and Glenn Creek Nature Preserve.
Decatur Active Living and the Pedestrian Advisory Committee invites the community to join us for the March Sunday Stroll on Sunday, March 20. This month’s walk will be led by Neil Norton. Join us as we explore the headwaters of Glenn Creek. This walk is 2.37 miles and will take us through this beautiful and sometimes challenged watershed and will include going through the Glenn Creek Nature Preserve.
The walk begins at the Decatur Recreation Center at 2 p.m. Bring your camera and take some great nature photos! For more information contact Cheryl.Burnette@decaturga.com.