Bootcamp for Active Seniors

13 Ingall Street
Metford
2323

Contact details

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

Program details

Bootcamp for Active Seniors is a fun and friendly, moderate to higher exercise level, small group class. It is suitable for older adults already actively engaged in moderate to higher level exercises or movements most days of the week.

Class take place in the Metford Community Hall. The participants are enthusiastic, and enjoy the classes indoors and outdoors (undercover) - weather permitting.

Some of the regular exercises include circuit-style stations, including:

Speed Ladder - moving in forward, backward, lateral and diagonal steps
Balance and stability movements, including Single Leg Hold, Heel/Toe Walks
Lunges in different directions
Chest, Back, Shoulder, Leg, Core and Glute strengthening movements including Presses, Rows, Shrugs, Pullup, Rotational, Hinge and Squat exercises
Major joint mobility and muscle strengthening exercises
Movements to support increased coordination and proprioception
Equipment used can include weighted bars, kettlebells, dumbbells, parallel bars, TRX straps, variety of resistance bands, step boxes, BOSU, battleropes, powerbags, swissballs, and rower machines.
...and GAMES!

Opening hours:

Wednesdays: 8am and 4:30pm (45 minutes).

Bookings essential.

Classes are $10 each

Cost:

Cost per visit: $10

Target age:

55 Plus

Participants who would not be suitable for the program:

This is not a beginners group, and participants must already be physically active at an intermediate level.
Suitable for older adults who are already familiar with using 'gym' type equipment, and who are willing to take direction re form correction, appropriate weight and when to progress.

Special requirements or conditions:

Clients should wear comfortable clothes, enclosed shoes, and bring their own water bottle, towel and thick floor mat (not yoga mat).

Minimum experience:

Intermediate

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 the street.
Access to the Community Hall via side gate, not front door entrance

Program Details