November 19, 2024 - February 13, 2025
Movement for Life: Older Adults (T/Th)
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 Sarah HallMovement & Mobility for Older Adults (55+): Enhancing Vitality and Independence
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:
- Flexibility and Joint Health: Gentle stretching and joint mobility exercises to reduce stiffness and improve flexibility
- Balance Enhancement: Strengthening exercises to improve stability and prevent falls in daily activities.
- Functional Movements: Practice movements that improve daily tasks like bending, reaching, and lifting.
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
- Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 am - 10:45 am
Days without Programming
- TBA
If you have any questions about the program, please reach out to us at fitness@mtroyal.ca
Age Category
Senior (60+)
Location
West End Track U270 at MRU Recreation Centre
meets at Studio U155 on 28 Nov 2024
meets at MP Weight Room (west) U133 on 12 Dec 2024
meets at MP Room Studio (east) U133A on 17 Dec 2024
meets at MP Weight Room (west) U133 on 19 Dec 2024
meets at MP Weight Room (west) U133 on 9 Jan 2025
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 (T/Th)
C$210.00