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Living Well Right Now: How Freudenthal Fit Club Supports Senior Health


Monday Fit Club at Joyce Ray Patterson Senior Center, St. Joseph MO

The new year isn’t about becoming someone new—it’s about living well right now. For older adults, that means staying active, maintaining independence, and finding community along the way. At Freudenthal, we believe senior health is about more than exercise—it’s about connection, confidence, and quality of life.

That’s exactly what Freudenthal Fit Club is all about.

Wednesday Fit Club Walking Group at East Hills Mall in St. Joseph, MO.

Why Movement Matters as We Age

Regular movement plays a vital role in senior health. It helps improve balance, build strength, support heart health, and reduce the risk of falls. Just as important, it keeps people engaged—socially and mentally—not isolated or sedentary.

Freudenthal Fit Club was created to make movement safe, accessible, and enjoyable, no matter your fitness level.

Fit Club: More Than Exercise—It’s a Community

Fit Club isn’t a gym, and it’s not intimidating. It’s a welcoming space where seniors come together to move, laugh, and encourage one another. Many participants refer to the group as their Fit Club Friends or Fit Club Family, and that sense of belonging is just as important as the exercises themselves.

All Fit Club sessions are led with expert instruction and focus on strength, balance, and overall wellness.

Three Ways to Stay Active with Freudenthal Fit Club

Freudenthal Fit Club meets three days a week, offering different styles of movement to meet a variety of needs:

Senior Exercise – Mondays📍 Andrew County Senior Center (Savannah, MO) at 10:30am📍 Joyce Raye Patterson (St. Joseph, MO) at 1:00pmA structured senior exercise class focused on strength, balance, and safe movement.

Walking Group – Wednesdays at 9am📍 East Hills Shopping Center (St. Joseph, MO)This popular walking group begins with gentle warm-up exercises, followed by a group walk and a short informational talk afterward. It’s movement with purpose—and conversation.

Chair Zumba – Fridays at 11:15am📍 New Freudenthal Building (St. Joseph, MO)A fun, chair-based class that gets the heart pumping while remaining easy on joints and accessible for all ability levels.


Friday Fit Club Chair Zumba group in the Freudenthal Building in St. Joseph, MO.

Living Well, Together

One of the most powerful aspects of Fit Club is the sense of routine and accountability. When you know friends are expecting you, it’s easier to show up. Over time, those small weekly commitments add up—to better balance, more energy, and greater confidence in daily life.

Senior health isn’t about perfection or pushing limits. It’s about showing up, staying engaged, and living fully—right now.

Join the Freudenthal Fit Club Family

Whether you’re already a regular or considering joining for the first time, Freudenthal Fit Club is here to support your health and independence in a way that feels encouraging and achievable.

To learn more, call (816) 676-8050 or visit FreudenthalHH.com

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