50+ Specialty Fitness

STRETCH, STRENGTH & CONDITION

AGE STRONGER 50 YRS+

Let’s build some muscle! Time to flex your fitness routine? Strength training in a group environment is an encouraging and fun way to add a strength component to your exercise routine. Hand weights, resistance bands, and your own body weight will be used to develop muscular strength and endurance. A gentle aerobic warm-up and terrific stretch will complete your exercise experience. Participants must be able to get up and down from the floor without assistance. Please bring your own resistance band.

Monterey Recreation Centre Karen Bennett May 5–Jun 30 Th 12:15–1:00pm M$65/9 130230 May 10–Jun 28 T 12:30–1:15pm M$58/8 130226 Jul 5–26 T 12:30–1:15pm M$29/4 130227 Jul 7–28 Th 12:15–1:00pm M$29/4 130231 Aug 2–30 T 12:30–1:15pm M$36/5 130229 Aug 4–25 Th 12:15–1:00pm M$29/4 130232

OSTEOFIT 1 50 YRS+

Osteofit is a specially designed exercise and education program for those with osteoporosis and low bone mass and for those at risk of falling. The course includes strength, balance, posture, and stretching exercises that are essential for creating an effective Fall Prevention strategy. Bands and light weights are examples of some of the equipment used to improve strength. Classes have an educational component and are designed for adults who can participate without the use of an aid or walker. Please bring your own resistance band.

Monterey Recreation Centre Karen Bennett May 2–Jun 29 M/W 1:15–2:15pm M$189/17 130201 Jul 4–27 M/W 1:15–2:15pm M$89/8 130207 Aug 1–31 M/W 1:15–2:15pm M$111/10 130209

OSTEOFIT 2 50 YRS+

Osteofit is a specially designed exercise and education program for those with osteoporosis and low bone mass and for those at risk of falling. This class is a continuation of the Osteofit 1 program. Osteofit 2 has similar goals but provides a more challenging set of exercises, including exercises on the floor. Participants should have some familiarity with the Osteofit 1 program. Please bring your own resistance band. Classes have an educational component and are designed for adults who can participate without the use of an aid or walker. Please bring your own resistance band.

Monterey Recreation Centre Karen Bennett

May 2–Jun 29 M/W 2:30–3:30pm M$189/17 130203 Jul 4–27 M/W 2:30–3:30pm M$89/8 130208 Aug 1–31 M/W 2:30–3:30pm M$111/10 130210 STRETCH & STRENGTH 50+ 50 YRS+

After a 10-minute, low impact warm-up you will use bands and hand weights to develop muscular strength and endurance. The full body stretch at the end of class will leave you feeling longer and stronger. Participants must be able to get up and down from the floor without assistance. Please bring your own resistance band.

Monterey Recreation Centre Nicola Attree May 3–Jun 14 T 3:00–4:00pm M$68/7 130212 Jun 21–Aug 9 T 3:00–4:00pm M$77/8 130213

HEALTHY AGING

ESSENTRICS® - AGING BACKWARDS 19 YRS+

Aging Backwards is revolutionizing the way we understand the role fitness plays in slowing down the aging process while keeping our bodies young, attractive, strong, and healthy. The movements are nonjarring to joints and designed to lubricate the body to increase range of motion, improve posture, and enhance daily life movements. No experience or previous knowledge of this workout required.

Monterey Recreation Centre Justina Bailey May 2–Jun 20 M 11:00–11:50am M$96/7 131395 Monterey Recreation Centre Phyllis Musseau May 6–June 24 F 10:00–10:50am M$96/7 135458

MOVE STRONG: RESTORING STRENGTH AND MOBILITY 19 YRS+

This is not your typical style of strength and stretch class. It is designed to ‘up-regulate’ the muscles that are less used and ‘down-regulate’ the ones that are overactive. It was once believed that fitness classes should require activating more muscles, but studies show it has become more relevant to learn how to let muscles release their constant tension and act like muscles should: turn on when needed and turn off when not. Floor work is part of this class.

Monterey Recreation Centre Justina Bailey April 29–Jun 24 F 11:00am–12:00pm M$1309/9 135186

MINDS IN MOTION 50 YRS+

Minds in Motion® is a fitness and social program for people living with any form of early-stage dementia along with a family member, friend or other care partner. The program is offered in partnership with the Alzheimer Society of B.C. Gentle exercises -are followed by social activities designed to be enjoyed in pairs. Care partners must attend. Safety protocols will be in place. Call Tara at 778-746-2019 for more info.

Monterey Recreation Centre Alzheimer Society Of B.C. May 5–Jun 23 Th 1:30–3:30pm M$66/8 133585 Jul 7–Aug 25 Th 1:30–3:30pm M$66/8 133589