Quitman Library to host chair-based fitness class June 29
Quitman Library’s chair-based fitness class brought low-impact exercise to 116 Water Street, with registration by phone and a format suited to older adults.
A chair-based fitness class at the Quitman Public Library was set for 10:00 a.m. Monday at 116 Water Street, giving Quitman County residents a free, indoor way to stay active without special equipment or a gym trip. East Mississippi Regional Library System posted the notice June 24 and asked residents to call 601-776-2492 to register.
The “Sit to Get Fit” title pointed to a low-impact workout built around a chair, a format that can be especially useful for older adults and for people with mobility limits. In Quitman County, where the U.S. Census Bureau’s profile showed 18.3% of residents were age 65 or older and households had a 66.5% broadband subscription rate, a local library program offered both a physical activity option and a practical in-person point of contact. Quitman city’s 5.2 square miles also make the branch a compact destination for residents who prefer a short trip to the center of town.
The class fit into a wider set of services already offered at the Quitman branch. The library’s branch page lists public access computers with internet access and productivity software, wireless internet, color and black-and-white printing and copying, fax service, digital scanning, a microfilm viewer-reader, lamination, a meeting room and 3D printing. That mix makes the building more than a place to check out books: it functions as a community workspace, information center and indoor gathering spot.
The health case for the program was straightforward. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says adults 65 and older need aerobic, muscle-strengthening and balance activities each week, and says regular physical activity can help reduce fall risk, support independent living and improve brain health. The National Institute on Aging similarly says staying active is important for healthy aging and can improve quality of life and physical function. A recurring “Sit to Get Fit” listing in June 2025 suggested the Quitman session was part of an ongoing community offering rather than a one-time event, with the library system using its calendar to keep residents moving in a place they already know.
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