Increase your strength and improve your balance and flexibility. Seated and standing exercises will address posture, gait, and self-confidence in mobility. Light weights may be used (dumbbells, water bottles, resistance bands, or anything you have around the house). Fun music will accompany the exercises! What to Have Ready: A Chair Weights (Optional) Resistance Band (Optional) […]
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Do you want to improve your balance? Join others to do light seated and standing exercises that specifically target your balance system. A different topic about fall prevention will also be addressed each week. Trainer: Sally Saenger What to Have Ready: A Chair Join this class by Zoom: Meeting ID: 831 2781 3758 OR Call
Traditional “Taijiquan” (Supreme ultimate fist) is a Chinese system of meditative exercises, characterized by methodically slow circular and stretching movements. Taijiquan is one kind of martial art you can use for your good health and for self-defense. This session includes balance exercises and learning different movement sequences known as forms, a perfect combination for saving
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Join us for this afternoon’s stretching and breathing session, which will include 30 minutes of simple stretches and breathing meditations. We start promptly so please log on at least five minutes early, if possible! What to Have Ready: Comfortable Clothing and Shoes Foldable Chair 1 Stick (cane, rod, or broomstick) This class is offered on
Join us for this afternoon’s stretching and breathing session, which will include 30 minutes of simple stretches and breathing meditations. We start promptly so please log on at least five minutes early, if possible! What to Have Ready: Comfortable Clothing and Shoes Foldable Chair 1 Stick (cane, rod, or broomstick) This class is offered on
This class combines ballet-inspired moves and elements of Pilates. The workout is great for balance, posture, and toning. Don’t worry; no ballet barre is needed! Just use the kitchen counter, the back of the sofa, or a sturdy chair. Trainer: Andrea Hancock – Learn more about Andrea here. Barre is offered every Tuesday and Thursday
The Feldenkrais Method® uses gentle movement to help increase your ease and range of motion and improve your flexibility and coordination. Join us to learn more and practice this technique. Feldenkrais is offered every Monday. Join this class by Zoom: Meeting ID: 895 2422 1328 OR Call in with a phone: 1-888-788-0099 Meeting ID: 895
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Yoga classes are open to the public and FREE to attend with an RSVP. Just BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat) and water! In the case of inclement weather, the class will be canceled and registrants will be notified by 5 PM on the Friday before each class. These fun, accessible, and meditative practices will leave
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Published by: National Institute on Aging Exercise and physical activity are great for your mental and physical health and help keep you independent as you age. Here are a few things you may want to remember when beginning to exercise. Start slowly when beginning exercise The key to being successful and safe when beginning a
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This type of exercise is best for reducing blood pressure to healthy levels, according to a new study Published by: AARP Want to lower your blood pressure? A new study pinpoints exactly what kind of exercise is best for easing blood pressure, and it doesn’t involve running on the treadmill or pumping iron at the
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