Webinar: Overcoming Ageism in Fitness to Create Inclusive Wellness Programs
Improving member satisfaction, retention and overall health outcomes.
Ageism in physical activity programming perpetuates harmful stereotypes and limits older adults' potential. This session empowers exercise professionals to overcome these biases by creating inclusive programs that celebrate aging and prioritize individual abilities. Attendees will learn how to identify ageist practices, replace them with inclusive alternatives, and create movement environments where older adults feel seen, respected, and empowered. By focusing on individual needs, professionals can improve resident satisfaction, retention, and overall health outcomes.
Learning Objectives:
1. Learn how to dismantle ageist stereotypes in physical activity settings.
2. Develop inclusive language and marketing strategies that attract and resonate with older adults.
3. Redesign program offerings to prioritize accessibility, adaptability, and the unique goals of older clients.
Speaker: Erin Eleuterio, Podcast Host and Active Aging Educator at AGEnts of Movement
Erin Eleuterio holds a BS in Kinesiology and is an ACSM-certified personal trainer with extensive experience working with older adults in clinical settings, gyms, senior centers, and senior living communities. She is the creator of the AGEnts of Movement podcast and newsletter, a platform dedicated to empowering physical activity leaders to keep older adults active, socially connected, and free from ageist stereotypes.
Through her podcast, Erin spotlights movement professionals and community leaders, sharing knowledge and inspiration to help them design inclusive, engaging, and empowering spaces for older adults. Her work champions innovative, age-positive approaches to physical activity that fosters connection, confidence, and lifelong movement.