https://www.sailfitness.org/home daily 1.0 2025-09-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f5957ccaa4092502236d43f/1602865824609-DFX1UP6T5U7S1ASUI3DZ/AdobeStock_98092789+1920px.jpg Home - SAIL Classes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f5957ccaa4092502236d43f/1602194461148-E2ZDMXW176SSB5NRMPK5/IMG_7690%2B%25282%2529%2B%25281%2529.jpg Home - SAIL Instructor Training https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f5957ccaa4092502236d43f/1602614640921-0XNS2IM135031X0CD4QP/shutterstock_270438257.jpg Home - Did you know falls are a major health problem among older adults? SAIL is a strength, balance and fitness program for adults 65 and older. https://www.sailfitness.org/classes daily 0.75 2026-01-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f5957ccaa4092502236d43f/1602866454968-8LUGAASAIW0VSZQB6RDP/AdobeStock_20035357%2B1200px.jpg Classes - Stay Active and Independent for Life Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is a strength, balance and fitness program for adults 65 and older. Performing exercises that improve strength, balance and fitness are the single most important activity that adults can do to stay active and reduce their chances of falling. The entire curriculum of activities in the SAIL Program can help improve strength and balance, if done regularly. SAIL meets the highest level criteria for an evidence-based program. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f5957ccaa4092502236d43f/1602866554336-GL2R9YU6TO75PSPKFM18/AdobeStock_178067240+1200px.jpg Classes Who should participate? Primary focus is on community-dwelling older adults (65+) and people with a history of falls. The SAIL program is able to accommodate people with a mild level of mobility difficulty (e.g. people who are occasional cane users). The program focuses on improving flexibility, strength and balance. It can be done standing or seated. What will attendees learn? SAIL focuses on exercises which improve strength, balance and fitness levels. Attendees feel better and are able to stay independent longer. What is the cost? Older adults may or may not pay a small fee to the host site to attend a SAIL class, though this decision is made by the host site. Many host sites offer the SAIL Program free of charge to older adults as one of the benefits. https://www.sailfitness.org/instructor-training daily 0.75 2026-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f5957ccaa4092502236d43f/1602194360689-DL4H31NB5X4Z16HDMBWP/IMG-3345.JPG Instructor Training - Help others in your community maintain and improve their quality of life. Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) classes are conducted by fitness, exercise science and healthcare professionals who have completed SAIL program leader training. Program leaders: Usually have an exercise science or clinical practice background. Are carefully selected for their ability to deliver effective and efficient training, while adhering to the core components of the SAIL program. Work with participants to help achieve the best results from the fitness classes. Complete their initial training through an onsite, live class format, or by taking the online class. All training formats provide you with the tools and resources to initiate, establish, and market a SAIL Program in your community. In addition, you’ll learn how to keep the interest of your older adults to ensure that your program continues to be successful over time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f5957ccaa4092502236d43f/1602866693536-ZL7IWIVKPU09DYAVBMIP/AdobeStock_135347081+1200px.jpg Instructor Training - Requirements to be a SAIL Instructor: Completion of the in-person training or online training Current Adult CPR Certification Minimum of one-year related experience working with older adults. Who should attend the Instructor Training? Community Members Retirement Community Activity Directors Senior Fitness Instructors Physical and Occupational Therapists Nurses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f5957ccaa4092502236d43f/1602615017402-4CSOBC5Z7HJF3DX3BULI/About.jpg Instructor Training - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.sailfitness.org/contact daily 0.75 2024-07-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f5957ccaa4092502236d43f/1602866554336-GL2R9YU6TO75PSPKFM18/AdobeStock_178067240+1200px.jpg https://www.sailfitness.org/about daily 0.75 2026-01-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f5957ccaa4092502236d43f/1602615017402-4CSOBC5Z7HJF3DX3BULI/About.jpg About https://www.sailfitness.org/helpful-links daily 0.75 2024-05-16 https://www.sailfitness.org/find-a-class daily 0.75 2022-12-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1589847789943-EFLFVMMYCCGPP1RVSKMK/image-asset.jpeg Find A Class