Get Fit For Life - VITALmoves » NSW Health

13 Ingall Street
Metford
2323

Contact details

Phone: 0432 561 382
Email: info@getfitforlife.net.au
Website: https://www.getfitforlife.net.au/

Program details

VITALmoves is a fun and friendly low to moderate exercise group, that focuses on the fitness components of strength, cardiovascular and muscular endurance, flexibility, stability, and body composition. The low impact strength exercises also help to strengthen the muscles that support balance.

The program encourages clients to:

Safely move through various ranges of motion, with and/or without the addition of light weights and resistance bands
Mimic situations in real life, where they might find themselves quickly stepping backwards and trying to stop a fall
Get up and down off the ground, where able
Increase health of joints by strengthening the supporting muscles
Increase postural awareness
Strengthen core muscles and increase spine health

Some of the regular exercises include:

Agility Ladder stepping in and out
Box Step Ups and Step Downs
Dumbbell Bicep Curls
Weighted Farmers Carry
Ball Bounces to partner, and ball games
Single Leg Balance
Heel Toe Walks
Side Leg Raises
Shoulder Mobility
Standing and supported Hip Openers
Air Boxing with optional light weights
Pool Noodle single hand balance walk

Get Fit For Life's moto, "Where Movement Is Life", is about longevity training. This is a holistic approach to fitness that includes strengths in many areas such as cardiovascular fitness, mobility, flexibility and balance.

Get Fit For Life was honoured with an award for the 29th Hunter Region Business Excellence Awards, in the Health Category.

Opening hours:

Bookings essential.

Monday 9am and 10am.

Friday 8am and 9am

VITALmoves runs all year round except for Public Holidays, plus a short break over the Christmas Holiday period.

Cost:

Cost per visit: $10 or Block of 10 sessions $90

Target age:

55 Plus

Participants who would not be suitable for the program:

VITALmoves is generally suitable for most people, however not recommended for chair based or severe dementia/cognitive impaired individuals.

Special requirements or conditions:

Clients should wear comfortable closed, enclosed shoes, and bring their own water bottle

Minimum experience:

Beginner

Leader qualifications:

Fitness Leader - Registered Cert III

Fitness Leader - Registered Cert IV

Healthcare clearance requirement:

Yes

Private health insurance rebates:

Yes

Parking availability:

Yes

Transport options:

Special directions:

Parking available onsite or on street.
Access to the Community Hall via gate

Program Details