'Senior Stretch' class helps members reach new heights in Montgomery County

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Monday, February 9, 2026
'Senior Stretch' class helps members reach new heights
Jay Gallagher spent decades training in karate before developing an exercise program for people his age. He calls it, 'Senior Stretch.'

FLOURTOWN, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- Jay Gallagher and Omar Cruickshank have known each other for two decades thanks to their history of martial arts.

Thanks to their friendship, a special program was born called 'Senior Stretch,' which takes place at Cruickshank's 'Crush Crew Jiu-Jitsu' studio in Flourtown.

Gallagher started the class with his friend, Jim Walker. In the past three years, they've formed a community of people who not only exercise together, but also take walks and go out to eat together.

Watch the video above and visit the Crush Crew Jiu-Jitsu website to learn more.

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