Older Adults

TAI CHI – 6 WEEK SESSION

Reach a higher level of well-being with the flowing movements of this gentle mind-body exercise Try Tai Chi to reduce stress, improve your balance and to gain a centered mind .

FOR MORE TAI CHI CLASSES SEE FITNESS & WELLNESS SECTION.

Ages: 55+

$39 Resident, $45 Nonresident

General Admission Classes

These classes are programmed for those 55+, and are included with all insurance-based membership programs and facility memberships Classes are subject to cancellation or time change .

You must register for all General Admission classes. Reservations can be made up to eight days in advance

Virtual classes will be held via the platform Zoom and access links will be sent out one hour before class .

Register at: Lakewood org/Fitness

COORDINATION & BALANCE

Challenge Level 1-3

This class will assist older adults by improving mobility and balance Participants will engage in progressive exercises that will challenge strength and improve stability

Individually paced and taught by a certified balance instructor .

ESSENTRICS®

Challenge Level 2-4

Essentrics® is based on eccentric strengthening which stretches the muscles then strengthens them in the elongated positon creating a lean toned body . This class helps to increase muscle strength, and flexibility . Posture and form are emphasized . Class may be taken in bare feet .

FIT FOREVER™

Challenge Level 2-4

This class is a mixture of low-impact aerobics, strength and conditioning exercises, abdominal challenges and flexibility Class is geared towards the higher level older adult who want less stress on joints, combined with fun music and safe but beneficial exercises

HOOPFIT™

Challenge Level 2-4

This cardio and tone class uses hula hoops to give you a fun and energetic workout Lots of emphasis on coordination, balance and core stability

Senior Strength

Challenge Level 2-3

Class offers strength, endurance and balance exercises to enable older adults to enhance or maintain their muscles Weights and exercise tubing are utilized to challenge participants .

SILVER SNEAKERS® CLASSIC

Challenge Level 1-3

This class is designed to increase strength, range of movement, agility, balance and coordination and to improve participant’s functional capacities, physical fitness level, and sense of well-being . A chair is used for seated exercises as well as a balancing tool .

STRETCH

Challenge Level 1

This class is an hour of stretching This allows participants to do a variety of stretches for different muscle groups, using the extra time to hold the stretches longer for more benefit .

YOGA STRETCH

Challenge Level 1-2

This class uses yoga poses, modified to be done in a chair, or using the chair for balance Designed for older adults, movements are helpful to improve flexibility and balance

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Challenge Levels

LEVELS 1 & 2

• Basic moves

• Feet on the ground

• Conversational pace

LEVELS 2, 3 & 4

• Basic + challenging moves

• Feet on the ground + some moves with feet off the ground

• Increased pace

LEVELS 4 & 5

• Challenging moves

• Feet off the ground

• Challenging pace

Older Adults

GENERAL ADMISSION CLASS SCHEDULES : MAY 30 TO SEPT. 30

FOR MORE GENERAL ADMISSION CLASSES, SEE FITNESS & WELLNESS SECTION.

CARMODY RECREATION CENTER

720-963-5360

CLEMENTS COMMUNITY CENTER 303-987-4820

GREEN MOUNTAIN RECREATION CENTER

303-987-7830

*Monday/Wednesday Yoga Stretch classes are performed without a chair using a mat only.