February 2023 - Web of Science (you must have an account with Web of Science in order to view this published study) Exercising at the Library: Small and rural public libraries in the lives of older adults. Lenstra, N., Oguz, F., D’arpa, C., & Wilson, L. S. (2022)

American Journal of Nursing, July 2022, Olson, Linda M. PhD; Zonsius, Mary C. PhD, RN; Rodriguez-Morales, Grisel MSW, LCSW; Emery-Tiburcio, Erin E. PhD, ABPP Promoting Safe Mobility, AJN, American Journal of Nursing: July 2022 - Volume 122 - Issue 7 - p 46-52 doi: 10.1097/01.NAJ.0000842256.48499.47 - Promoting Safe Mobility

Lenstra, Noah (2022) - Exercising at the Library: Small and Rural Public Libraries in the Lives of Older Adults Geri-Fit at the Library

Crandell, Jason (2021) - Topics in Exercise Science & Kinesiology Vol. 2: Issue 1, Article 6, 2021 Physical Activity Intervention for Older Adults in the Age of COVID-19 and Beyond

Baker, Breanne S. et al, (2021) - Gerontology & Geriatric Medicine, Volume 7: 1-9 Resistance Training Reduces Age- and Geography-Related Physical Function Discrepancies in Older Adults

Daniels, K. et al (2020) - Journal of the American Geriatrics Society Promoting Healthy Aging During Covid 19

Lenstra, N. & Fisher, F. (2020) Geri-Fit® at the Library: Studying Small and Rural Public Libraries as Venues for Active Living Among Older Adults. Let's Move in Libraries

Wiley Click here October 22, 2020. Findings of the 2019 Virtual Geri-Fit study.

Elsevier - Journal of Biomechanics May 3, 2018. The Geri-Fit program is referenced.

Active & Healthy Aging, Avidscience.com, September 2017, page 29 regarding the Geri-Fit program.

Clinical Interventions in Aging, February 10, 2017

The Journal of Nurse Practitioners Volume 13, Issue 1, Page 66 - January, 2017

Aging and Disease Volume 8, Number 2, Page 12 - April, 2017

Activities, Adaptation & Aging - September 18, 2012

Long Term Program Outcomes for Geri-Fit Enrollment 10+ Years - January 3, 2018

Active & Healthy Aging, Avidscience.com, September 2017, page 29

Clinical Interventions in Aging, February 10, 2017

The Journal of Nurse Practitioners Volume 13, Issue 1, Page 66 - January, 2017

Aging and Disease Volume 8, Number 2, Page 12 - April, 2017

Activities, Adaptation & Aging - September 18, 2012

Handbook of Rehabilitation in Older Adults, Health and Wellness Programs for Older Adults, pp 487-506, February 2019

In addition to previous published studies involving the Geri-Fit program, this February 2017 issue of Clinical Interventions in Aging reported that older adults age 65+ that participated in the Geri-Fit top tier evidence-based health promotion program showed an 80.8% improvement in balance over a 90-day period. To the left is a graph showing the decrease in postural sway, a strong fall risk indicator. The higher the number, the higher the fall risk. Geri-Fit substantially reduced the fall risk. 

Goble, D.J.; Hearn, M.C.; Baweja, H.S. Combination of BTrackS and Geri-Fit as a targeted approach for assessing and reducing the postural sway of older adults with high fall risk. Clin. Interv. Aging 2017, 12, 351–357, doi:10.2147/CIA.S131047. https://doi.org/10.2147/CIA.S131047PubMedPubMedCentralCrossRefGoogle Scholar

Released in May 2026: Curtin University in Australia conducted a 12 week study in 2023 on the effectiveness of Geri-Fit Online Workouts. Fourteen libraries participated country-wide and recruited 188 patrons to test out the Geri-Fit video program. Here are the statistics they collected. [Note: this study is in the process of being submitted for publishing in a peer-review journal.]

Also released in May, 2026: The University of Texas Medical Branch - Galveston participated in a study where Geri-Fit was offered for 12 weeks. Here is what was reported: This study evaluated the impact of Geri-Fit® on health outcomes among older adults aged 60 or older. Participants completed pre- and post-program self-reported surveys after attending the 12-week, bi-weekly, 45-minute program. Sixty-three participants (56 women, 7 men) completed the surveys. Average point ratings (1 = best; 3 = worst) were compared before and after participation. Results showed measurable improvement across eight domains: overall strength (0.12-point improvement), overall health (0.10 points), energy level (0.10 points), physical activity level (0.10 points), balance (0.06 points), better memory function (0.06 points), general well-being (0.05 points), and mobility (0.01 points). Qualitative feedback supported these findings, with participants reporting increased energy and muscle strength (40%), improved mental health and social connections (14%), and greater knowledge of physical activity (13%). Overall, the findings provide evidence that Geri-Fit® effectively enhances both physical and mental health among older adults, supporting its value as a community-based healthy aging program. Note: A1C levels and cholesterol levels were lowered in just 12 weeks of exercising with Geri-Fit.