November 18, 2024 - February 12, 2025
Movement for Life: Older Adults (M/W)
MRU Recreation Centre • 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW Calgary, AB, Canada T3E 6K6 Organized by MRU Cougars Athletics and RecreationAbout this event
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Description
Movement for Life with Ark BanerjeeStrength & Injury Prevention for Older Adults (55+): Enhancing Health & Safety
Prerequisites
- This program is for individuals who are 55 years and older of any fitness level
- A PAR-Q+ (medical intake form) is required for all participants before attending
Training Overview
This 12-week fitness program addresses:
- Strength Training: Build muscle strength and increase bone density with exercises suitable for all fitness levels.
- Balance & Stability: Enhance equilibrium to prevent falls and maintain daily independence.
- Flexibility & Mobility: Increase range of motion and reduce stiffness through gentle stretching.
Each 75-minute class includes a warm-up, aerobic workout, strength training, balance exercises, stretching, and a cool-down.
What You Get
- Access to the recreation and fitness facility for the duration of the 12-week program
- Assessment/progress folder (we will test your strength, balance, and endurance throughout the program to ensure you are progressing your fitness level)
- Tea 'n Talk - this will take place at the end of the 12-week session. Let us treat you to a beverage and some opening conversation.
- Sit down with our Customer Experience and Fitness Supervisor and Fitness Coordinator to discuss successes and ways we can grow the program together.
Duration of the Program
Regular Program Dates
- Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:15 am - 10:30 am
Days without Programming
- Labour Day (Monday September 2, 2024)
Contact
If you have any questions about the program, please reach out to us at fitness@mtroyal.ca
Age Category
Senior (60+)
Location
Synergy U270 (Track Level) at MRU Recreation Centre
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Prerequisites
Movement for Life Gate Access
When
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Age and Gender
Ages 55-255 · Co-Ed
Location
Sessions
Movement for Life: Older Adults (M/W)
C$210.00