Designed specifically for the mature gals like myself, who want to get our 'sweat on' while toning our tummies! *TONE your CORE, OBLIQUES & ABDOMINALS while also strengthening your HEART! Required: Chair, 1 or 2 sets of hand-held weights for upper body, a strong resistance band for legs (bring your…
Heart, Bone & Muscle Strength Class for Seniors Strengthen Heart with Cardio Aerobics: 20 mins + cool down, Standing behind or near chairs. Seated area for Beginners & mobility challenged. Strengthen Muscles & Bones: 15 mins Seated & Standing with Resistance Bands & Balls Strengthen Core to improve Balance: 5 mins…
Hello Ladies! I am organizing 4 FUN EVENTS to teach you exercises & some techniques of WALKING with POLES! You will get a great workout & learn lots of new info! You will see for yourself how using walking poles in the winter can help prevent falls! These events are open…
Suitable for Beginners This 50-minute gentle seated Chair Yoga class is suitable for seniors of all fitness levels!It is designed to improve flexibility, mobility, strength, posture, balance, mood & brain function; therefore, improving overall health! Helps to prevent FALLS!Format: Gentle stretching & flexibility work, focusing on deep breathing, moving all…
1 hour of dynamic stretching & flexibility; improve posture & strength with balance exercises AND modified yoga poses; focus on breathing; using chairs for support when necessary. NO floor work! SAFE for most beginners & may be performed SEATED. 5 mins of seated CORE TONING which uses small balls & optional…
1 hour of dynamic stretching & flexibility; improve posture & strength with balance exercises AND modified yoga poses; focus on breathing; using chairs for support when necessary. NO floor work! SAFE for most beginners & may be performed SEATED. 5 mins of seated CORE TONING which uses small balls & optional…
Strength training is an important component of a well-rounded exercise routine, especially for older adults. As we age, we naturally lose muscle mass and bone density, which can increase the risk of falls and fractures. Strength training can help slow down this process and improve overall physical function. When it…
Sally MacDonald For years I struggled with sore wrists during yoga classes & often had to modify onto my elbows. Then I purchased this 2 inch thick folding mat in one of my favourite colours, bright yellow because my business name is Sally Sunshine & it adds life & colour…
If you have diabetes, being active makes your body more sensitive to insulin (the hormone that allows cells in your body to use blood sugar for energy), which helps manage your diabetes. Physical activity also helps control blood sugar levels and lowers your risk of heart disease and nerve damage.…
Chair Yoga for SENIORS Many seniors may have health conditions or mobility issues that make high-impact exercises difficult or even impossible. Chair yoga is a low-impact form of exercise that is easy on the joints and muscles, making it an ideal option for seniors. It is practiced while sitting on…