Older Exercise Options

We’ve got an exercise program for every ability…

As part of our group fitness class timetable we have some specialised classes for people who are older, or who have limited mobility, or who are building up to full fitness.

In Australia, falls are the leading cause of all injury related hospitalisation for people over 65 years. In 1997/98, 45649 people over 65yrs were hospitalized, with the common cause of falls being age related muscle decline.

Without strength conditioning, lean body mass (strength) declines with age and accelerates after the age of 45 years to approximately 5% loss per decade.

However, all hope is not lost… Mass and strength can be regained and maintained no matter what a persons age, or the state of a persons body’s musculature prior to the commencement of a progressive resistance training program.

Research has shown that resistance training for older people improves:

• Strength;
• Balance;
• Gait;
• Flexibility; and
• Co-ordination.

Which in turn improves functioning ability for independent daily living, including walking, lifting, climbing stairs and overall quality of life.

To help you choose an option that would suit you, have a look through the options below:

Have you got cerebral palsy, MS, chronic fatigue, weight problems, depression, arthritic condition, or heart condition? Are you recovering from illness/ accident/ surgery, or stroke?

Then come to our TLC Circuit Class, Sundays 10.30-11.30am.

This class offers a specialised exercise program catering to individual health needs. ‘TLC’ stands for ‘tender loving care’ and our qualified staff create a friendly non-threatening environment where you can work at your own pace. The pace of the class is a bit slower to allow for individual attention. Great for people who are wary of going straight into mainstream classes.

Do you have arthritis or muscular aches, or have you been told to do some water exercise?

Then come to our Gentle Aqua Class, Thursdays 11.00-12.00noon.

This class is a gentle aquatic exercise class, run by an arthritic qualified instructor. Gentle water exercise, or hydrotherapy, is an excellent choice for those with arthritis, muscle injuries, joint replacements, weak muscles or other mobility restrictions. It provides support for the body while you do various types of muscle movements in the water, sometimes utilising equipment to challenge capabilities.

Remember: You can also come outside of class times to do your own hydrotherapy routine. CLICK HERE for the pool availability timetable.

Are you an older person who has been told to exercise, or a younger person that has limited mobility?

Then come to one of our Senior Circuit Classes or Stretch and Tone Classes.

Senior Circuit classes are on Tuesdays 2.00-3.00pm or Thursdays 2.00-3.00pm.

We have developed a fully supervised exercise program focused on developing body strength and increasing muscle tone for people 50+ years of age or who have limited mobility. The exercises improve functioning ability for independent daily living – walking, lifting, climbing stairs, balance and overall quality of life.

Stretch and Tone Classes are on Mondays 10.30-11.30am.

This is a ‘Chi Ball’ style class, combining yoga, pilates, small fit balls, large fit balls, tai chi, stretch and relaxation. A great mixture of disciplines, this class takes the best of all worlds and packages them in a comprehensive class that will have you walking out taller than when you walked in. A large portion of the class is conducted on floor mats, so participants need to be comfortable lying on the floor.

Are you someone who would benefit from increased core strength & all over flexibility?

Then come to one of our Yoga Classes or Pilates Classes.

Yoga classes are on Tuesdays 7.30-8.30pm or Thursdays 7.30-8.30pm.

Iyengar yoga is a precise and dynamic form of Hatha yoga. It is the focus of concentration and self awareness on the external and subsequently, the internal states of the body. It is about achieving balance and harmony through postures (asanas) and then concentrated breathing (pranayama). Yoga provides a holistic approach to healing through treatment of the individual as a unified body and mind.

Pilates classes are on Wednesdays 7.30-8.30pm or Thursdays 9.30-10.30am.

Pilates focuses on using the correct muscles during movements, while incorrect muscles are encouraged to relax. By strengthening weak muscles and focusing on the control of stabilising muscles during exercises, it is ideal for injury rehabilitation (back, neck, shoulders, knees and feet), and is also used by professional athletes to improve their performance.

Are you reasonably self motivated and if shown how to do some exercises would prefer to come and perform them in your own time?

Then book a session with one of the gym instructors and have a personalised exercise program written up for you. Gym Instructors are available for appointments Monday to Saturday.

Individual exercise programs are designed specifically around your ability, health and fitness levels. We usually start with a 1hr consultation during which your ability, health and fitness levels are assessed. Depending on how complicated your needs are, you may also have time to be shown through some exercises during this first appointment. However, generally clients will require another half hour appointment during which you will be properly shown through your list of exercises.

Would you like more personalised attention to focus on your specific exercise needs?

Then book some Personal Training Sessions. Personal Trainers are available for appointments 7 days per week.

‘Personal Training’ means that every time you come in to do your exercises you will have a qualified personal trainer focused on exercising you and only you. Having extra monitoring and on-hand expertise means that you can exercise effectively, get the intensity and movement correct and try new exercises progressively and safely. Your personal trainer will work out challenges with you and adapt your challenges as you improve, keeping you on track and focused.

CLICK HERE for more information about our Personal Training options.

To get started on any of the options above, phone 9890 0507 to book your first session today!

Please note: Clients who are over 50 years of age or who have had previous health issues need to get medical clearance from their general practitioner before participating in regular exercise. If this applies to you, simply bring a medical certificate with you on your first session. We look forward to seeing you.

Have a look through what else we offer:

• For more information About the Gym CLICK HERE.
• For more information on Gym memberships CLICK HERE.
• For more information on Personal Training CLICK HERE.
• For more information on Group Exercise Classes CLICK HERE.
• For more information on Exercise Options for Teens CLICK HERE.

Still not sure what to do?

Are you still unsure about what to do?  To show you that our gym is comfortable for all – including people who have never come to a gym before – we encourage you to come in and try the facilities with a complimentary trial passes.  CLICK HERE for more information.

We look forward to seeing you soon.