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Camaraderie and friendship are reasons that sport activities are great for human connection. Even as young children, games on the playground can be the place where you find lifelong friends. Combining fun with physical activity is a great way to stay engaged and connect with others at any age.
Rosie Marie Ray, triathlete, cyclist and 2022 Humana Game Changer, finds that combining physical activity with social connection is a great way to stay active. She’s made lifelong friends while competing at events, such as the annual
“My friend Diana comes in, and we get together with friends that we’ve met from everywhere, beginning in 2007 in Houston and 2013 in Cleveland,” said Rosie. “Wherever we go, we know we're going to be with a bunch of friends that we've met over the years. And that's a big thing. Keep your friends close and keep in touch.”
Rosie also says that knowing that she will see her friends provides wonderful motivation to stay active and keep in shape. But you don’t have to be a triathlete to focus on physical health and well-being. Motivation and friendship can be found in the people you meet at the local gym, community center or
Social engagement and regular physical activity are important for whole-person health. Helping seniors stay engaged and connected through activities designed to improve physical and mental health is one way that Humana Neighborhood Centers support whole-person health.
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Your results may vary. It may not be typical to improve health conditions by taking the actions Rosie has.