New Fitness Manager Introduces New Programming To Ocean County Retirement Community

Sept. 9, 2014 - PRLog -- OCEAN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY – Harrogate, a Life Care retirement community in Ocean County, announces Becky Harris as the new Fitness Manager at the community. Harris will oversee the fitness center, including all fitness activities, the classes and wellness programming.

In addition to hiring its first Fitness Manager, Harrogate also partnered with the National Institute for Fitness and Sports (NIFS), which will restructure the senior living community’s fitness and exercise programs and offerings for the residents.

To incorporate the NIFS programming, Harris will set up senior fitness evaluations with all interested residents to assess each person’s fitness needs. From the evaluation, individual goals will be established for staying active. All results will be tracked to monitor each resident’s progress. Harris will also be providing exercise assistance for residents who need a little extra help during their fitness activities. Harrogate is set to bring new wellness and fitness programming to its community later this year.

“The best part about this new programming is that residents will be able to benefit immediately,” Harris said. “Each individual has ample resources and programs provided for them at Harrogate, specifically tailored to their needs and goals. This program can change our residents’ lives.”

Harris, who graduated from Eastern University in 2009 with a degree in exercise science, came to Harrogate from Meridian Fitness and Wellness, where she worked as an exercise physiologist. Prior to that, Harris worked at Fox Rehabilitation for two years, where she was first introduced to working with seniors.

“The active aging population has always been my favorite to work with,” Harris said. “They have so much knowledge and experience to offer. And so much gratitude for the help you give them.”

About Harrogate

Harrogate provides Ocean County seniors with a unique lifestyle experience highlighted by a variety of residential options, including beautifully remodeled independent living apartment homes. Harrogate also features in-home care and skilled nursing and rehab on its campus. Residents enjoy a wide range of services and amenities, such as gourmet dining, concierge services and a full activities calendar. More information about Harrogate is available by calling (732) 905-7070 or by visiting HarrogateLifecare.org (http://www.harrogatelifecare.org/).