Program details

Monday

8.30am Active Cardio Exercise Class $15 per class

Active class begins with a cardio warm up and then approximately 30 minutes of aerobic exercises or an aerobic routine to increase your fitness level, endurance and heart rate. Cool down with a  gentle standing stretch.

9.25am Active Strength Class $15 per class

Strength class begins with 5 min warm up, followed by  30 minutes of strengthening exercises focused on increasing muscle mass, strength and bone density. These exercises may include squats, lunges, knee lifts, leg extension, leg curls, side and back leg lifts.  Balance exercises including single leg movements, tandem stance, opposite arm to leg movement patterns, foam mat or chi ball under foot etc.

This will be followed by 10-15minutes of Pilates Matwork exercises for the abs and back,  then a cool down stretch. 

10.30am Gentle Exercise Class $15 per class

10minute Gentle aerobic warm up with movements to music, co-ordinating arms/legs and different movement patterns. These movements will include transfer of weight and directional changes to improve balance. 

30minutes of strengthening exercises including sit to stand, seated leg extension, squats, lunges, knee lifts, leg lifts/extensions/curls, heel raises, Bicep curls, front/side raises, rows, triceps and rotator/lateral arm movements. Balance exercises with tandem stance, single leg lifts, heel toe walking etc.

10minutes of cooling down exercises and stretches either seated or on the floor.

Thursday 8.30am Pilates Plus Matwork  $25 per class @ Menai Salvation Army Church

Focus on strengthening the core muscles of the body to improve posture through a gentle but effective program for all ages & levels of fitness.

ALL classes are PAY as you go

*** now accepting electronic payments 

Opening hours:

Monday 8.30am Active Exercise $15

Monday 9.25am Active Strength  $15

Monday 10.30am Gentle Exercise $15

Wednesday 8.30am Men's Exercise $20

Thursday 8.30aam  Pilates ($25) at Menai Salvation Army Church

programs run during school terms

Cost:

Cost per visit: $10 or $20 for Pilates - pay as you go

Target age:

50 Plus

Participants who would not be suitable for the program:

Dementia, cognitive impairment, post surgery and walking aids

Special requirements or conditions:

comfortable clothing, water & towel

Minimum experience:

Beginner

Leader qualifications:

Fitness Leader - Registered Cert IV