The event is always held the last Wednesday in May as part of Older Americans Month activities. This year's program will range from small group exercise sessions in community senior centers to events in major cities that will attract thousands of older adults. Most programs include an exercise or activity component, as well as education and information about senior health and fitness topics. Our goals for the event are to make exercise fun, to increase awareness of the benefits of a regular exercise program for older adults, and to encourage all older adults to take advantage of the many health and fitness programs offered in their communities. This unique awards program is open to adults age 50 and over, and recognizes fitness achievements in a wide variety of physical activities such as aerobics, bicycling, group exercise, swimming and walking.
Individuals can earn the award annually.