Endurance exercise in older adults has been shown to improve heart health and muscle function, reduce the risk of bone loss and build healthy joints. Increase your cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength by joining our Fit, Strong and Stretch 1.5 hour exercise classes.

The first 30 minutes of the class begins with a cardiovascular warm up to increase the heart rate and blood flow to the working muscles. Once warm, we’ll Increase the intensity with a fun choregraphed aerobics routine to challenge your co-ordination, mind and body. The next 30 minutes of the class is dedicated to resistance training or weight bearing exercises using hand weights, body weight and resistance bands. This also includes a series of balance techniques and exercises for falls prevention.
Complete the last 30 minutes of the class with Pilates type floor exercises for core strengthening, where we focus on abdominals, lower back, hips and buttocks. As the relaxation music comes on, float into some passive floor lying stretches while the muscles cool down, the mind calms down and the body begins to relax.

• • It is a requirement that you are able get on the floor for the last 30 minutes of class

Course Outline:

• Improved muscle mass, bone density and core strength.
• Improved movement patterns.
• Increased flexibility and range of motion.
• Enhance mood and general wellbeing

Learning Outcome:

• Understand the importance of cardiovascular and muscle strengthening exercises.
• Understand the importance of strong skeletal muscles to support joints as we age.
• Learn new stretching techniques to increase flexibility and maintain mobility.
• Learn new choreographed aerobic routines and movement to music.
• Understand how regular exercise helps increase muscle mass and speeds up metabolism.

What to bring:

• Towel and exercise mat.
• Bottle of water.
• Wear comfortable clothing and suitable shoes for exercise.
• Tie or band for stretching.

About the tutor:

Louise has been working in the Health and Fitness Industry for over 12 years teaching a variety of group exercise classes for older adults including Fit and Strong Bones, Pilates, Aqua and Hydrotherapy, Stepping On Falls Prevention and phone coaching through NSW Health. These classes are designed for older adults to enhance functional fitness while improving muscle strength, bone density, flexibility, falls prevention, physical and mental health.

Louise is qualified as a Trainer and Assessor in First Aid and has a Certificate IV and Diploma of Fitness.

“I enjoy keeping fit and I am passionate about helping others stay motivated to continue their fitness journey through functional and fun exercise classes”.

Other Information:

• To ensure resources are ready for you at the start of your course, we ask you ideally enrol at least one week before the course commences.
• All courses need a minimum number of students to run ("we try our hardest to get those") . If your course does not have enough students it will be cancelled before the commencement and you will be informed.