Move It or Lose It: Functional Fitness in Totara North
Attend a friendly fitness session in Northland! "Move It or Lose It" at Totara North Hall boosts mobility for seniors. Drop in with a gold coin!
💪 Join Dawn Griffiths for "Move It or Lose It" - a supportive functional movement class focusing on strength, balance, and mobility at Totara North Community Hall.
This all-inclusive class offers:
- Functional exercises for everyday movement
- Strength training using dumbbells, resistance bands and bodyweight
- Balance work for falls prevention
- Options for seated or standing exercises based on your comfort
🏆 Suitable for Level 1 (limited mobility) and Level 2 (reasonable mobility) participants in a fun, supportive environment.
Location: Totara North Community Hall, 4 Totara School Road
Cost: Gold coin donation
What to bring: Comfortable clothing and supportive shoes
Contact: Dawn Griffiths on 021 0230 0805
Benefits of Functional Movement Classes for Older Adults
🌟 Functional fitness classes like "Move It or Lose It" are specifically designed to improve quality of life for older adults by focusing on movements used in daily activities.
These community-based classes offer numerous advantages:
- Improved independence - exercises that mimic everyday movements help maintain your ability to perform daily tasks
- Better balance - targeted exercises reduce fall risk, a critical benefit for Kiwi seniors
- Increased strength - resistance training helps maintain muscle mass, which naturally declines with age
- Enhanced mobility - gentle movement improves joint function and flexibility
- Social connection - group classes provide valuable community interaction
The inclusive nature of this class means exercises can be modified to suit your abilities. Whether you use a walking aid or simply want to improve your fitness in a supportive environment, this class welcomes you.
Dawn's approach ensures everyone feels comfortable regardless of fitness level. The circuit-style training allows you to work at your own pace while still enjoying the motivational benefits of a group setting.
🧡 Regular attendance at functional fitness classes has been shown to improve confidence in movement, reducing anxiety about falls and encouraging more active participation in community life.