2019 SOUTHDALE SENIORS

 

FITNESS AND MOVEMENT DESCRIPTIONS

 

P.A.C.E. / Walk “N” Weights: (People with Arthritis Can Exercise)

 

You may be interested in a specially designed exercise class that will help with flexibility, range of motion and endurance. Sitting and standing routines will help to relieve stiffness and improve posture. Anyone can benefit! Social atmosphere as you walk and get fit. This class will help to improve your balance and muscular strength, using both free weights and dynabands. Great for first time exercise enthusiasts. If, you have arthritis-and even if, you don’t!

 

Instructors: Cathy (Mondays 10:45 am) (Gym)

 

  

 

Chair Yoga

 

Chair Yoga is practice and meditation in seated poses with the chair as a balance point. A melding together of breath and movement with the aid of a chair. It challenges the mind through strengthening, stretching, relaxation and breathing. It is recommended for the less agile seniors particularly for those with arthritis, osteoporosis and recovery from illness or surgery. Come out and join us for this new and exciting class!

 

Instructor: Regina (Mondays 11:30 am)(MPR)

 

 

 

Yoga:

 

This class is open to all levels of yoga, whether you are a beginner, have taken classes before or simply want to take another class. Enjoy a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere while learning body alignment, relaxation techniques and more.

 

Instructors: Avery –Monday/Wednesday/Friday and LeAnne – Tuesday/Thursdays-all times are 9:30 am (Gym)

 

 

 

SENIORS EXERCISE CLASS SUGGESTIONS – all 1 Hour Classes – Cardio and Muscle Toning Based

 

Low Impact Cardio/Walking Workout for Seniors /Low Impact Cardio Interval Training and low impact Hi-Lo Cardio/Cardio& Matt workout for Seniors and improves your quality of life with a low impact walking workout that includes cardio, muscle toning, balance, and strength and stretch exercises for seniors. Includes warm-up, cool down and rest periods. Instructor – Regina – Friday’s at 10:45 in the Leisure Rink

 

 

 

Strength Training

 

Experience resistance training using free weights, Dynabands, balls and various other equipment. This class includes warm-up, cardio, muscle strengthening and endurance and cool down.

 

Instructor: Krystal (Tuesday & Thursday 10:45am-11:45am) (Gym)

 

 

 

Sit 2 B Fit

 

For seniors with some mobility and balance challenges.  A fun-filled chair program with  components of stretch, strength and some aerobics with energizing music. Live well, age well is our motto!

 

Instructor: Regina (Wednesdays 10:45-11:30am) (Gym)

 

 

 

Line Dancing: “Beginners & Continuing”

 

Line dance for fun and fitness. Move to the strains of the golden oldies and mainstream tunes and the rhythms of Latin, Big Band, Pop and Country. No partner needed, just a desire to have a good time!

 

Instructor: Jean (Fridays 11:00am-12:30pm Beginners) (Hall/Gym)

 

 (Fridays 1:00pm-2:30pm Continuing) (Hall/Gym)

 

 

 

Meditation

 

Mindfullness is a topic that is quickly gaining a lot of attention. This session is intended to provide a experiential way to answer the questions: What is Mindfulness? What are the benefits of Mindfulness? How are we already Mindful? What can we do to be more Mindful? During our one hour weekly sessions we will explore various mindfulness based meditations and practices; each week we introducing a formal meditation practice as well exploring non formal practices that can be used anytime/anywhere. Through experiential understanding we grow to live with a greater sense of peace, joy and contentment.

 

Instructor: LeAnne – Friday’s in the MPR