Fitness Classes
Chair Aerobics
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Come join Nicole Leask and Jeannie Schweitzer for a 60 minute exercise class set to a variety of tunes including accelerated cardiovascular activity, range of motion, strength training, flexibility training. Participants may sit in a chair or stand depending on their level of comfort. You’ll be surprised at the gains you make from these ‘simple’ exercises you can do at your own pace.
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Mondays and Wednesdays 11:00 AM-NOON at the Legion (Jeannie will teach Mondays, Nicky Wednesdays )
BALL DRUMMMING
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Join us for a chair cardio drumming class hosted by Nicola Leask. These seated exercises are perfect for seniors. The class involves using drumsticks to hit a ball placed in a bucket, while listening to upbeat music. This cardio exercise class will be especially helpful for improving cardiovascular health, lowering blood pressure, reducing stress and anxiety, increasing strength and endurance, strengthening the immune system, and improving coordination.
Thursdays TBA FALL 2024​
BALANCE, CORE STRENGTH AND BONE HEALTH - Registration Required
A class, geared towards the moderately fit, active senior.
Come prepared to work hard and have fun.Participants with Osteoporosis should consult with their GP prior to attending class.
If you have hand weights you are comfortable using please bring them along. Sponsored by Quadra Circle.
Sheelagh Elmitt is a retired Physiotherapist who is a strong advocate for the maintenance of an active lifestyle with all its holistic benefits.
Tuesdays FALL 2024 TBA Quadra Community Centre Room 3
Chair Yoga/ Qi Gong
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Join a variety of instructors for this combination chair class. YOGA is a group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines which originated in ancient India and aimed to control and still the mind. QI GONG is a holistic system of health maintenance that integrates physical postures, breathing techniques, meditation and focused intention. This is an excellent form of exercise for seniors because of its gentle and soothing nature.
Fridays 11-NOON LEGION Trinity will offers a combination Qi Gong/Chair Yoga classes.
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Ping Pong
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Ping - Pong is a lively game, yet it’s playable at the pace the competitors choose. In other words, because there are so many ways to benefit from the game, it’s not necessary to go full-tilt to enjoy it. The intensity of a good Ping - Pong game can be an excellent cardiovascular workout for seniors. Stiff muscles and tight ligaments are put to work, and strengthening them will help reduce the risk for falls.
Wednesdays Quadra Community Centre Main Hall, 3:00-4:30 PM Sept 18 - Dec 11 2024
Somatics
Registration Required
Somatics is a gentle, slow movement modality that relies more on awareness of muscle tension than exercise. It is a means of bringing back voluntary control of forgotten muscles that results in improved posture, pain relief and increased freedom of movement. It is done mainly lying down so participants need to be able to get up and down from the floor. The ability to lie on one's back and tummy is needed.
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As an older adult, regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. It can prevent or delay many of the health problems that seem to come with age. It also helps your muscles grow stronger so you can keep doing your day-to-day activities without becoming dependent on others. Choose from a variety of drop-in classes or pre-registered events. All classes are BY DONATION.
FOR ALL REGISTRATION CONTACT:
Seniors Activity Centre Coordinator
Heather Kent
250-285-3738
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