S.A.I.L. - Stay Active & Independent for Life

SAIL

Stay Active & Independent for Life


  • It works… you’ll be stronger, have better balance, feel better and this will help you stay independent, active and prevent falls.

  • It’s safe… the instructors are experienced and skilled, and exercises have been tested with seniors.

  • It’s fun… you’ll meet other seniors & make new friends

 

A strenght and balance finess class for adults 65+

*S.A.I.L. Classes in Knoxville 
  • Halls Senior Center – (865) 922-0416
    Two classes offered – Advanced and Beginner
    Instructor: Johnnie Long
  • University of TN Medical Center Physical Therapy – (865) 305-3299
    Instructors: Amy Shafer and Brandon Seale
  • South Knoxville Senior Center – (865) 573-5843
    Instructor: Danyell Schoene

For more information call:
Rachel Frazier
Knox County Health Department
(865) 215-5175 or
email rachel.frazier@knoxcounty.org

* Please call for specific dates and times of classes.  A small fee may be associated with the SAIL classes.


SAIL Testimonials from Halls Senior Center

  • SAIL Class with Brie Joan – “Class is great!  I am looking forward to improving my coordination.  I have already improved my mental attitude.”

  • Danny – “I was going to get out of the recliner and my shoe stuck to the carpet and I would have fallen except for the fact that the SAIL class has helped me with balance.”

  • Evelyn – “I have arthritis and osteoporosis and scoliosis so I have been exercising to help strengthen my bones and muscles and also heart and lungs.  It helps everything – brain too!”

  • Sue – “I have asthma and was unable to stand up and do exercised with the class.  Now I can keep up with everyone else without breathing hard.”

  • Bernice – “My sister is 85.  She called me and said would you like to go to the SAIL program?  She now goes to the one closer at Carter senior center.”

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  • Susan – “I have built strength and muscle tone and improved my balance very much over the past 6 months since SAIL program started.  I enjoy and look forward to exercise now and hate it when I have to miss.  Keep it going!”

  • Frances – “I was losing my balance and was afraid of falling.  I learned about the SAIL class and started attending.  My balance has improved, my strength and muscles have also been helped.  I thoroughly enjoy the class with Johnnie and always look forward to it!”


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