Stay healthy through winter with senior, adult fitness classes

This article first published in the Courier-Tribune on January 14, 2026.

Daily classes for adults at Liberty Hospital Sports Medicine can help to build strength, balance and mobility. Metro Creative

Keeping active during cold, winter months can boost your heart health, your mood and your wellbeing. Regular movement is as simple as going for a walk or joining an adult fitness class aimed at building strength, balance and cardiovascular endurance.

Walking as exercise is good for your heart and can improve heart health, plus it’s one of the simplest and most accessible activities for people of all ages. When it’s too cold in winter to walk outside, walking on an indoor track or treadmill at home can help you stay active and energized.

More robust activity can show even greater results. Daily Adult Fitness classes at Liberty Hospital Sports Medicine can help to build strength, balance and mobility as well as help you lose weight and improve overall health. Coaches create fitness programs to meet their participant’s individualized fitness goals.

“People of every age and fitness ability come to us, and we have options that can help improve strength, balance, coordination and muscular endurance,” said Adam Long, strength & athletic development supervisor at Liberty Hospital Sports Medicine. “We offer entry level resistance training all the way to more advanced strength and conditioning training. Consistency will always be key in fitness training.”

Understanding your motivation and having a clear purpose for exercise can help keep you stay committed to your workout. Liberty Hospital Sports Medicine offers encouragement and guidance to help participants maintain consistency and track progress in a supportive environment. One-on-one coaching and training also is available upon request.

Classes are available year-round, Monday through Friday. Learn program options, pricing and availability by calling 816-407-2315 or emailing Adam Long at along14@kumc.edu.

Liberty Hospital Sports Medicine is conveniently located at 291 Highway and North Blue Jay Drive in Liberty.

To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/LibertyHospitalFitnessClasses.