VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System
Eastern Colorado Health Care System GeroFit Program

Eastern Colorado GeroFit Program
17 February 2021
What is Gerofit?
Gerofit is an exercise program that promotes health & wellness for Veterans. The Gerofit Program is a supervised exercise program for Veterans age 65 years old and over. The Gerofit program:
- Helps and encourages you to be physically active
- Shows you how to reduce the risk of falls
- Improves your ability to move and be active
How do I join?
To be eligible for the program:
- You must be a Veteran enrolled with the Veterans Health Administration.
- You must be at least 65 years old.
- Your overall health should be stable and sufficient for you to participate without needing continuous assistance.
Talk to your VA provider about joining Gerofit. You'll need an email address AND a smart device with a camera (smart phone, laptop/desktop computer, tablet) in order to participate. If you do not own a smart device you may be able to get a tablet through the VA.
Download a Denver Gerofit program brochure.
Virtual Exercise Classes
Already enrolled?
Join other Gerofitters for an online group exercise class. Use the calendar below to access a group exercise class. If you are utilizing a VA issued tablet please contact a member of the Denver Gerofit team for instructions on how to access these group exercise classes.
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
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10AM | Cardio Boxing 45 Minutes |
Flexibility 20 Minutes |
Core Strength & Low Back Pain 45 Minutes |
Shoulder Health 20 Minutes |
Resistance Bands 45 Minutes |
12PM noon |
Balance Training 20 Minutes |
Resistance Bands 45 Minutes |
Posture 20 Minutes |
Cardio Boxing 45 Minutes |
Additional Materials
Do the current workout times not work with your schedule? We have additional options available for you!
Recorded video sessions
- National Gerofit Exercise Videos
- Denver Gerofit Exercise Videos
- National Institute on Aging (NIA) Go4Life Exercise Videos
Preset workouts
- Balance Training:
- Core Strength & Low Back Pain
- Posture
- Shoulder Health
- Flexibility
- Tai Chi Workout
Need additional exercise logs or pedometer logs?
Visit the National Gerofit website for additional program information.
Contact Us
Lauren Abbate, MD, PhD
Program Director
Lauren.Abbate@VA.gov
Courtney Bauers, MSW, LCSW
Program Manager
720-557-9203
Courtney.Bauers@VA.gov
Toby Wellington, MS, CEP
Senior Clinical Exercise Physiologist
303-513-6770
Toby.Wellington@VA.gov
Sarah Wherry, Phd
Director of Exercise Program Quality & Delivery
Sarah.Wherry@VA.gov