Gentle Balance and Strength Class - Owaka | Age Concern

🧠 Join our friendly Steady As You Go class in Owaka, offering gentle, physiotherapy-based strength and balance exercises designed for those with limited mobility. Our trained Peer Leaders guide you through a supportive one-hour weekly session featuring seated, standing, and walking exercises.

Class Details:

• 📍 Location: Owaka Grace Fellowship, 3 Campbell Street, Owaka
• 💰 Cost: $3 per session
• ⏱️ Duration: 1 hour weekly
• 👥 Suitable for: Those with limited mobility, using walking aids, or feeling unsure about physical activities

This Age Concern programme is led by Margaret Dando QSM. For inquiries, contact her at 03 434 6932 or margaret@ageconcernotago.co.nz.

Benefits of Balance & Strength Training for Seniors

Age Concern's Steady As You Go programme was developed in 2003 and is based on the internationally recognized Otago Exercise Programme. This evidence-based approach has been thoroughly researched by the University of Otago with impressive results.

Key benefits include:

• Improved strength and balance within just ten weeks
• Reduced risk of falls and injuries
• Enhanced mobility for everyday activities
• Increased confidence and independence
• Social connection and new friendships
• Improved overall wellbeing

The class incorporates gentle exercises focusing on strength, balance, flexibility, mobility, posture, and brain health. All exercises are adaptable to individual capabilities, making this class perfect for anyone who has recently completed physiotherapy, is recovering from surgery or injury, or simply wants to improve their stability.

Classes are primarily designed for those aged 65+ but welcome anyone at risk of falling. Participants should wear comfortable clothes and flat shoes, and bring a water bottle. Rest breaks are encouraged whenever needed.

Join our supportive community of like-minded Kiwis who are committed to maintaining their independence and improving their quality of life through gentle, effective exercise. Experience the physical and social benefits that have made this programme successful throughout New Zealand.