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SKG Erfelden invites you to an event on September 3rd focused on exercise, health, and socializing
Exercise, health, and community will be the focus on Tuesday, September 3, 2025, starting at 3 p.m. in the Rheingoldhalle of the SKG Erfelden (Rheinallee 42). Together with the senior citizens' advisory center of Riedstadt and Stockstadt, the SKG invites seniors aged 60 and over to an active afternoon with coffee and cake.
The central program element is the Everyday Fitness Test (AFT) – a short, practical fitness check with six simple exercises, supervised by experienced instructors. The tests provide information about one's own physical performance compared to others in the same age group and whether the fitness level is sufficient for independent living in old age.
The AFT (Advanced Fitness Training) is part of the state initiative "SPORTLAND HESSEN bewegt" (Sportland Hesse Moves) and is offered by the Groß-Gerau Sports Association in cooperation with the district's sports promotion department. Within the framework of the new sports development plan, this initiative aims to specifically promote exercise and health programs for older people.
The event begins with a welcome address by Dr. Eckardt Stein, Chairman of the Groß-Gerau Sports Association, followed by a keynote speech on the topic of "Exercise and Independence in Old Age." Afterwards, the test procedure will be explained and the exercises demonstrated. Following this, there will be an opportunity for individual consultations based on the results.
Immediately afterwards, the Everyday Fitness Practice Program (AFT-PP) , a multi-week course series for the targeted improvement of fitness, mobility and endurance.
Participation is free of charge. Registration is required with the Riedstadt/Stockstadt Senior Citizens' Advisory Service by phone at +49 6158 822573-10 or by email to info@beratungsstelle-riedstadt.de . Comfortable everyday clothing is sufficient for the test; the only requirement is that there are no serious health conditions.
(Riedstadt - Red/PSR)
Featured image: Test assistants for the everyday fitness test with Evi Lindner from the State Sports Federation (1st from left, bottom row), Gaby Bied, State Sports Federation (2nd from left, center), and Patrizia Frank (1st from right, bottom row). Photo: Groß-Gerau Sports District
