50+ Specialty Fitness

TAI CHI

SILK REELING 19 YRS+

Silk Reeling is an ancient Chinese exercise related to Tai chi and Qi Gong and is a part of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is a Health Art that provides very robust strength and flexibility where it counts most, in the joints and connective tissue. Developed as a unique method of strengthening the bones, tendons and muscles this extraordinary exercise system from the Orient offers robust health and a great boost to the immune system. Weight bearing, low impact and robust, these exercises will improve or prevent arthritis and other chronic ailments. They will improve your balance, your blood circulation and will strengthen all major and minor parts of the body in a very enjoyable and unique way.

Monterey Recreation Centre Gordon Muir Jan 4–Feb 15 T 10:45-11:45am M$72/7 123944 Mar 1–Apr 19 T 10:45-11:45am M$82/8 123945

YANG STYLE TAI CHI CONTINUING 19 YRS+

This class is for people with experience in Tai Chi and who want to go a little further with their art. We mainly work on the first section, but also delve further into the mechanics of body movement. Students should have attended Beginners Tai Chi at least once.

Monterey Recreation Centre Gordon Muir Jan 4–Feb 15 T 9:15-10:15am M$72/7 124166 Mar 1–Apr 19 T 9:15-10:15am M$82/8 124167

YANG STYLE TAI CHI SIMPLIFIED BEGINNERS 19 YRS+

Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese exercise for health and self-defense. The most popular version in the world today is Yang Style Tai Chi. It is useful for strengthening and loosening the body and can help to alleviate many chronic ailments. Currently the Arthritis Society strongly promotes Tai Chi and it has been found to have a strong effect on balance and on improving circulation. Learn the first 22 movements of the Traditional Yang Style long form. Once registered, please read your receipt for detailed course information before attending class. No classes on statutory holidays.

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 Jan 4–Feb 22 T 12:30-1:15pm M$51/7 122817 Jan 6–Feb 24 Th 12:15-1:00pm M$58/8 122820 Mar 1–Apr 26 T 12:30-1:15pm M$58/8 122819 Mar 3–Apr 28 Th 12:15-1:00pm M$65/9 122823

OSTEOFIT 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 Jan 5–Feb 28 M,W 1:15-2:15pm M$166/15 122782 Mar 2–Apr 27 M,W 1:15-2:15pm M$177/16 122783

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 (Nicole) Attree Jan 4–Feb 22 T 3:00-4:00pm M$68/7 122784 Mar 1–Apr 26 T 3:00-4:00pm M$77/8 122785