Gentle Strength and Balance Classes - Rangiora RSA

🌿 Steady As You Go is a gentle exercise class focused on improving your strength and balance. Our exercises are conducted in seated and standing positions with walking components - perfect for those with limited to reasonable mobility.

Regular participants report feeling stronger, more confident, and notice significant improvements in their stability - all in a supportive community environment.

• Location: Rangiora RSA Club, 82 Victoria Street, Rangiora 7400
• Cost: $3 per session
• Suitability: Perfect for seniors and those who use walking aids or have reduced mobility, as well as those with reasonable mobility who can walk unassisted
• Organisation: Age Concern
• Contact: (03) 366 0903 or team@ageconcerncan.org.nz

Benefits of Strength and Balance Exercise for Seniors 💪 🧘‍♀️

Regular strength and balance training offers numerous benefits for older adults, helping maintain independence and quality of life. These gentle, structured exercises are specifically designed to address the physical challenges that commonly affect seniors.

Participating in classes like Steady As You Go can help:

• Reduce fall risk: Improving balance and stability significantly lowers the chance of falls - a major concern for many Kiwi seniors
• Increase confidence: As your physical abilities improve, you'll gain confidence in everyday movements and activities
• Enhance mobility: Gentle exercises help maintain joint flexibility and range of motion
• Build functional strength: Develop the strength needed for daily activities like getting up from chairs, climbing stairs, and carrying groceries
• Foster social connections: Exercise in a group setting provides valuable social interaction and support
• Improve posture: Targeted exercises help counteract the stooped posture that often develops with age

Most participants find these classes accessible regardless of previous exercise experience. The seated components make exercises manageable for those with mobility concerns, while standing exercises can be modified to suit individual abilities.

Steady As You Go follows best practices for senior fitness, focusing on gradual progression and proper technique rather than intensity. This approach helps build strength and confidence without risking injury.