Francesca Fisher
Program Developer GERI-FIT
- Role
- Geri-fit Instructor at Geri-Fit Company Llc
- Location
- Tucson, AZ, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Francesca Fisher
Geri-Fit is an evidence-based strength training exercise program for older adults that combines the principles of bodybuilding to build and retain precious muscle as people continue to age. Resistance Training exercises using dumbbells ranging in weight from 2 to 7-pounds are performed seated or standing during the twice-weekly, 45-minute workouts. The core value of the program is that it helps to improve balance by increasing strength, thus reducing the risk of falls in older adults. Group classes are typically held at senior centers, libraries, assisted living communities, and other venues where older adults gather. Licensees include Area Agencies on Aging, universities, county health departments and even individual fitness instructors that are interested in teaching Geri-Fit in their community. The company\'s founder, Francesca Fisher, has more than 40 years\' experience working with the older adult population in the health and fitness industry and was the forerunner and visionary behind the development of the Geri-Fit program. She oversees the ongoing research coordination, adaptation, licensing, and dissemination of the Geri-Fit program both nationally and abroad. She is also an active member of the State of Arizona Falls Prevention Coalition.Geri-Fit has received the highest level of recognition in being an approved federally-funded evidence-based health promotion / disease prevention program in addition to chronic disease management, a lifestyle change intervention for behavioral modification, and physical activity program for older adults. Geri-Fit is about saving people\'s lives and helping them to remain strong and healthy as they continue to age so that they can enjoy life to the fullest, live independently, and improve their ability to engage in the normal activities of daily living. Geri-Fit® is the all new ALL Prevention program!
Experience
Geri-fit Instructor
May 2023 — Present · Tucson, AZ, US
Lead instructor for Geri-Fit group exercise classes held in West Tucson at the Goodness Family Church. Fall Prevention presenter for east and west Tucson events. Sub-recipient grant coordinator for University Texas Medical Branch - Galveston, and Christian Cities, Inc. working with YMCAs throughout the Metro Atlanta area to implement Geri-Fit® as a chronic disease self-management support program (20••••27).
Education
Cleveland State University
Business Administration
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