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AARP Makes Long-term Investment in USVI Health With New Outdoor Fitness Park at Altona Lagoon

ST. CROIX — AARP in The Virgin Islands and the VI Department of Sports, Parks, and Recreation have announce an AARP-sponsored outdoor fitness park in Christiansted at the Altona Lagoon, a long-term investment in the health of residents. This donation from AARP includes funding for fitness classes at the park for people of all ages, according to the release. The AARP-sponsored outdoor fitness park is open to people of all ages, though young children must be supervised by an adult. “We have always worked to help Americans – especially those 50 and over – maintain their health as they age, and this fitness park will help Virgin Islanders stay active and healthy,” said Jo Ann Jenkins, CEO of AARP. “The goal of healthy aging is more important than ever, as average life expectancies have increased. This park can be one tool to help people stay healthy, whether they use it today or in a few months or years.” A growing number of studies link exercise not only to cardiovascular health and an ...