Expanded facilities, staff, and classes create one-of-a-kind offering for older adults in Maine
FALMOUTH – OceanView at Falmouth is proud to announce that it has expanded its fitness offerings to create a top destination for individuals looking to maintain their healthy, active lifestyles into retirement.
“We’re so proud of this expanded suite of fitness services for residents of OceanView at Falmouth and Cumberland Crossing at OceanView,” said Diane Kibbin, director of operations for OceanView at Falmouth. “We understand how important fitness is to physical and emotional health. We’ve seen growing demand from residents, and we believe that we have created a full-service fitness experience for older adults that is truly unique in Maine.”
In 2020, OceanView opened its new 4,000 square-foot Myron & Gladys Hager Fitness Pavilion, which features a full-complement of cutting-edge equipment, including weight racks, TRX suspension trainers, treadmills, recumbent bikes, elliptical machines, rowers, and spin cycles.
OceanView at Falmouth recently expanded its calendar of classes, which offer a social, supportive experience for working out. With more than 40 classes each week, there’s a wide range of options to choose from, including yoga, tai chi and spin classes, plus Move & Groove dance, and Total Body Boxing, which helps to sharpen speed, power, and hand-eye coordination.
Swimming facilities include a year-round pool at OceanView at Falmouth and a seasonal pool at Cumberland Crossing at OceanView. There are now 17 pool-based classes, including water aerobics, water volleyball, Aqua Stretch and Balance, and lap swimming opportunities.
OceanView has also expanded its team of fitness specialists. They work with residents and their physical therapists, occupational therapists, and cardiac rehabilitation therapists, to provide comprehensive, integrated wellness plans that are tailored to individual residents’ needs. The team includes the following members:
- Fitness Manager Ryan Koenig holds a bachelor’s degree in exercise science from the University of Southern Maine. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Certified Functional Strength Coach. He is currently working on becoming a certified golf fitness specialist.
- Hannah Damron holds a bachelor’s degree in exercise science from the University of Southern Maine, as well as certifications in Crossfit and Flexology. She is also currently working on becoming a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.
- Grace Libby holds a bachelor’s degree in exercise science from the University of New England. She is a certified Yoga instructor and is working on becoming a Certified Special Populations Specialist.
- Jameson Burns is a Certified Personal Trainer and a certified Integrated Speed, Agility & Quickness specialist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. He also holds Group Fitness Instructor and boxing fitness instructor certifications.
- Doug Michaud earned his bachelor’s degree in communications from Norwich University and a Master of Business Administration from Endicott College. He is a Certified Personal Trainer and a Certified Senior Fitness Specialist through the American Council on Exercise. He is also certified as a Golf Fitness Specialist and founded the Parkinson’s Fitness Group at OceanView.
To learn more about OceanView at Falmouth’s fitness offerings, visit www.oceanviewrc.com.
OceanView at Falmouth is a well-established, active, maintenance-free retirement community located on a beautifully wooded and landscaped 80-acre campus, just minutes from downtown Portland. Offering a wide variety of independent cottages and apartments, OceanView also offers the peace of mind of a care continuum, including Falmouth House Assisted Living and Legacy Memory Care. Locally owned and managed since 1986, OceanView is an open and welcoming community that celebrates diversity, energy efficiency and sustainable living while promoting a vital, stress-free lifestyle. For more information, visit https://oceanviewrc.com/.
