Gentle Strength and Balance Class - Akaroa Sports Pavilion

🧘‍♀️ Steady As You Go is a gentle exercise class focused on improving your strength and balance in a supportive environment. Suitable for those with limited to reasonable mobility, this class offers a mix of seated, standing and walking exercises. Regular participants report increased confidence, improved strength, and better stability in daily activities.

Class Details:

• Location: Akaroa Sports Pavilion, Rue Brittan, Akaroa 7520
• Cost: $3 per session
• Suitability: Perfect for those who use walking aids, have reduced mobility, or feel unsure about physical activities, as well as those with reasonable mobility who can walk without assistance
• Organiser: Age Concern
• Contact: (03) 366 0903 or team@ageconcerncan.org.nz

Benefits of Strength and Balance Training for Older Adults 💪

Regular strength and balance exercises are particularly valuable as we age. These gentle workouts help maintain independence and can significantly reduce the risk of falls - a common concern for many Kiwi seniors.

Participating in a structured class like Steady As You Go provides multiple benefits:

• Improved mobility: Gentle exercises help maintain joint function and range of motion
• Better balance: Targeted activities enhance your stability during everyday movements
• Increased strength: Even mild resistance exercises help maintain muscle mass that naturally decreases with age
• Enhanced confidence: As physical abilities improve, many participants report feeling more secure in daily activities
• Social connection: Group classes provide valuable social interaction in a supportive community setting
• Preventative health: Regular physical activity can help manage common health conditions and improve overall wellbeing

The class structure includes exercises that can be modified to suit your individual needs, making it accessible regardless of your current fitness level. The supportive atmosphere ensures everyone feels comfortable progressing at their own pace. 🌟

Join us at the Akaroa Sports Pavilion to experience these benefits for yourself in a friendly, no-pressure environment designed specifically for those wanting to maintain or improve their physical capabilities.