MMOA + AGEnts of Movement: Creating Better Older Adult Exercise Experiences
From AGEnts of Movement by Erin Eleu
May 2, 2026 · 36 min
About this episode
The episode features a discussion on improving exercise experiences for older adults with insights from Dustin Jones.
Shared episode with the Modern Management of the Older Adult podcast. This is a conversation with Dustin Jones from the Institute of Clinical Excellence. We discuss: Lessons learned teaching in cardiac rehab, senior living communities, and senior centers The evolution and challenges of the SilverSneakers model Why language and programming matter in shaping the aging narrative How room setup, challenge, play, and choice influence confidence and engagement Practical ways instructors can foster connection and trust in movement spaces Links: Programming for Possibility Beyond SilverSneakers: Expanding the Future of Older Adult Fitness Ability, Not Age: Ending Ageist Assumptions in Physical Activity Programming MMOA (Modern Management of the Older Adult) Sign up for the AGEnts of Movement Newsletter
People in this episode
Host: Erin Eleu
Guest: Dustin Jones
Topics covered
- older adult fitness
- exercise experiences
- aging narrative
- confidence in movement
- connection in fitness
Keywords
- older adults
- exercise
- fitness programming
- SilverSneakers
- confidence
- engagement
- movement spaces
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Institute of Clinical Excellence, SilverSneakers, Modern Management of the Older Adult
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