Fitness Expert Kathy Smith to Work Out in Rancho Santa Margarita

Kathy Smith will be the focal point on Monday when SAMLARC and the city of Rancho Santa Margarita kick off the International Council on Active Aging Week.

Smith, the celebrity fitness expert, will headline a free fitness event for all ages on Monday at the Bell Tower Regional Community Center.

“I’ll be 60 this year,” Smith said. “Whether you’re 50, 60, or over 80, now is the perfect time to get active. As far as I’m concerned, age is a state of mind.”

The event will feature walking options around the park starting at 9 a.m. Smith will also lead a 30-minute stretch and tone class followed by a presentation on the benefits of healthy living for active adults over 55. She will be available after the program for questions, autographs and photos.  

With more than 35 years of fitness experience, Smith currently serves on the board of the University of Southern California’s Davis School of Gerontology and recently joined the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) team as a spokesperson for its Changing the Way We Age Campaign. ICAA is a professional association that leads, connects and defines the active-aging industry.

To pre-register for the event, go to meritpm.com. Registration is also available onsite beginning at 8:30 a.m. The first 50 people who arrive will receive a free Kathy Smith exercise DVD and lightweight backpack.