HUNTINGTON BEACH : Fitness Walking for Senior Citizens Set

Keep walking, and keep healthy.

That’s the theme of an early-morning walking program for senior citizens scheduled this summer on the track at Golden West College.

The 10-session program starts June 24 and continues through Aug. 26.

Registration is currently underway at the college’s Community Services Office. The program fee is $26.

“The program is recommended for all seniors who are new to exercise as well as participants in the Golden West College beginning and advanced aerobic-exercise workshops,” said Lori Thomas, a spokeswoman for the college.

“Emphasis is placed on breathing and walking posture, and (the class) provides a cardiovascular workout, including warm-up, walk-out, cool-down and final stretch-out exercises.

Walking shoes and sweat suits are recommended.”

The instructor for the walking workshop is Ruth E. Bennett, who holds a master’s degree in education with emphasis on fitness for older adults.

The walking class is designed for “active seniors, ages 55 to 79,” college officials said.

For more information, call the college’s Community Services Office at (714) 891-3991.