Mature And Moving

Classes for Older Adults

“Ageing is not lost youth but a new stage of opportunity and strength.” 

– Betty Friedan

Exercise is an important part of nearly everyone’s everyday health. This is true for older adults, too. Experts say seniors should aim to be as active as possible. If you are an older adult, exercise can help you live a longer, healthier life.

Small Group

Balance and Stability Training

 

TUESDAY 9.30 AM   81 VICTORIA RD, NORTHCOTE, 3070

The more time we spend sitting down, the quicker we lose strength in the postural muscles that support us to stay upright. Hips become tighter, feet and ankles become weaker. Have fun in a class where you get lots of individual attention.  Get strong to stay upright and defy the effects of gravity on our maturing bodies 

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Fun Fitness in the Park

WEDNESDAY 10 AM JOHNSON PARK, BASTINGS ST, NORTHCOTE

Suitable for all ages this class is focussed on building cardio fitness and endurance.
 A range of exercise sequences and techniques are used to get the heart rate and controlled repetition is used for muscle groups to build endurance. The session includes stretching, flexibility and joint mobility exercises which are integral to your body working efficiently as a whole. The class can be modified to use chairs, barres and other props to suit different abilities.

Core Strength for Everyday Living

THURSDAY 10 AM JOHNSON PARK, BASTINGS ST, NORTHCOTE

Suitable for all ages this class is focussed on creating core awareness and building the strength you need to be free moving for every day life.
In addition to learning how to use your ‘powerhouse’, the session includes stretching, flexibility and joint mobility exercises which are integral to your body working efficiently as a whole. The class can be modified to use chairs, barres and other props to suit different abilities.

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Having fun building strength, core control and balance in Johnson Park, Northcote

There are many benefits to exercising as you get older:

  1. It improves your strength. This helps you stay independent.
  2. It improves your balance. This helps you manage uneven ground and decrease the chances of falling
  3. It increases your energy to enjoy more than what simply needs to be done in a day.
  4. It can prevent or delays diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, or osteoporosis.
  5. It can improve your mood and fight off depression and anxiety
  6. It may improve cognitive function and keep you mentally alert.

Age group specific exercise keeps it safe and achievable

It is safe for most adults older than 65 years of age to exercise. Even patients who have chronic illnesses can exercise safely. These include heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and arthritis. In fact, many of these conditions are improved with exercise. If you are not sure if exercise is safe for you, or if you are currently inactive, ask your doctor.

Here are some articles you may like to read which expand on this perspective.

– Don’t fight a maturing body … celebrate it. 
– Exercises to do when you get older
– Why dance offers more than just improving fitness for mature and moving
– Inspiration and benefits of exercise for Mature And Moving