Health & Fitness Resources
Georgetown Village offers a number of health and fitness programs for our community members. Our Georgetown Village Healthcare Committee, led by a team of medical professionals, meets monthly to discuss the latest public health developments and provide recommended resources for our community members.
Recommended Reading from Our Healthcare Committee
Stay Prepared as Heat in DC Continues to Soar
Katelyn Jetelina, Marisa Donnelly, PhD., and Matt Willis, from Your Local Epidemiologist, have written an informative article to help you stay safe and prevent heat illness. We highly recommend you read 6 things to know about heat illness.
The Latest News on the CDC
As government health agencies block the publication of vaccine research, Leana S. Wen from The Washington Post shares why evidence and data cannot be dismissed. The GV Healthcare Committee recommends you read Why CDC’s refusal to public covid vaccine data is worrying.
Regaining Your Voice
In groundbreaking research, a brain computer interface enabled a man with ALS to communicate with extraordinary accuracy using only his thoughts. Discover how this pioneering technology is transforming lives. Click here to read the article.
Fitness Resources
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Watch Mr. Yates' Exercise Classes Online
Mr. Yates, our wonderful exercise instruction, makes many of his exercise classes available for online viewing. This is a great opportunity to continue working out at home. Click here to access his YouTube channel.
Simple Couch Exercises
Physical therapist Kallin Collins of Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital introduces “couchercising”- exercise’s that you can do on or near your couch. Click here to learn a few exercises that can be incorporated into your daily routine.
Fit and Well Seniors
The YMCA Fit & Well Seniors Program caters to the needs of more than 100,000 seniors residing in DC. Launched in 2010 in partnership with CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, this program helps seniors find energy, movement, and a support network.