A group of fabulous women are encouraging others to get more active in Thunder Bay.
The Fabulous Active Babes are a group of women over 55 who got together six months ago at a workshop exploring why women over a certain age tend to be less active than others. Now the women are hosting monthly activities in an effort to get women back into shape.
"There’s too many women that are afraid for one reason or another to come out and as we all know physical activity is very important in keeping healthy," FAB member Sandi Covino said Thursday morning at Boulevard Lake.
FAB’s first activity will be disc golf at Boulevard Lake’s Birch Point on Aug. 25. Hiking, belly dancing and zumba will also featured in FAB’s monthly free recreation samplers. Covino said the group wanted to try thigns they’ve never done before, like the growing sport of disc golf, which is why they team up with organizations involved in the various activities.
"We just thought it would be fun to try something new," Covino said. "I think that having fun is really important. Most people unfortunately think of exercise as being either dull or vigorous. I think if we can show them that it’s fun and if they come out and really have a good time that really will encourage them to come out to everything."
The group will also feature indoor activities such as yoga and tai chi in the winter months.
Because FAB is funded by the province’s Ministry Health Promotion and Sport, all activities are free. The only stipulation to join FAB is that you must be a woman over 55.
For more information or to register call 684-2403 or email [email protected]
