Health and Wellness at GSA 2024

Health and Wellness Program

As an organization focused on Meaningful Lives As We Age, GSA is committed to supporting attendee health & wellness by creating a program that combines physical, social and creative events throughout the ASM. We hope this inspires focus, balance and fun for all who participate! See what 2024 events we have scheduled!

Vivo Exercise Class

Engage in a 45-minute exercise class in the comfort of your hotel room using the Zoom platform – no gym equipment or experience needed, and all fitness levels are welcome.

The class will be presented by Vivo, who provides a research-based, virtual strength training that helps older adults stay active and independent with personalized, live coaching. Their innovative approach makes fitness accessible and empowering!

Brought to you by The Gerontological Society of America KAER Toolkit for the Management of Obesity in Older Adults, GSA offers two exercise classes at GSA 2024.

Please sign up for Thursday or Friday morning (but not both) so that as many attendees as possible can take advantage of this opportunity!

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Yoga

Where: Sheraton Grand Seattle, Room TBA

Dates: Friday, November 15

Time: 7:00 AM – 7:50 AM

Cost: Free

Registration Required

Start your Friday morning off with some gentle yoga, connecting body, breath, and mind. GSA is opening this morning activity to all attendees, we will have 30 mats available on a first come first served basis, attendees may also bring a towel as the room will be carpeted. We ask that you register for this event, however there is no charge. We hope to see you take the morning to de-stress, center and focus as we begin our third day of the busy conference!

Fun Run

Where: Seattle Convention Center, Lower Level Lobby

Date: Saturday, November 16

Time: 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM

Cost: $25

Registration Required

Runners, joggers, and walkers of all skill levels are invited to participate in a fun‐filled morning along the iconic Puget Sound in downtown Seattle. Everyone is a winner in this race and no timing will be done. Come out simply for the health benefit and for fun. All proceeds from this event will go to The Doris Schwartz Gerontological Nursing Research award.

Thank you to our fun run sponsor:

Pickleball Alley in the Exhibit Hall

Where: Convention Center Exhibit Hall

Dates: Thursday – Friday

Time: 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Cost: Free
No Registration Required

Seattle is the hometown of pickleball, what better place to celebrate this growing sport! We will have courts available in the exhibit hall for pickup games and programming including instructor led games, workshops, and intro classes. These events do NOT require registration, all you need are tennis shoes!

Pickleball Tournament

Where: Convention Center Exhibit Hall

Dates: Saturday

Time: 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Cost: $65
Registration Required

Put your pickleball lessons to use! We’re hosting the inaugural GSA pickleball tournament! Join us on Saturday, November 16th for our series of Doubles tournaments. Come with a partner or we’ll assign you one, bring your paddle or we’ll have one there for you! Each tournament (based on level - see below) will allow 20 players to participate, each tournament will result in one winning pair who will receive a medal!

Participation is on a first come, first served basis and we cannot guarantee any additional spots once registration is full.

Please sign up based on your level as outlined on USA Pickleball

Beginner & Intermediate Level
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Saturday, November 16 - 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Intermediate & Advanced Level
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Saturday, November 16 - 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Health and Wellness at GSA 2024

Health and Wellness Program

Vivo Exercise Class

Yoga

Fun Run

Pickleball Alley in the Exhibit Hall

Pickleball Alley in the Exhibit Hall

Pickleball Tournament

Beginner & Intermediate Level (0-3.0 Rating)

Intermediate & Advanced Level (3.0-4.0 Rating)

Beginner & Intermediate Level
(0-3.0 Rating)

Intermediate & Advanced Level
(3.0-4.0 Rating)