Class Schedule:

This is an evidenced based group exercise fall prevention program designed for those 50 and over who are mindful of the need tostay healthy through regular physical activity.

Program Objectives

• Improve flexibility and muscular tone.
• Improve agility, reflexes, balance and coordination.
• Improve performance and enjoyment in recreational activities such as golf, gardening, hiking, tennis and many others.

• Maintain optimal functioning of the mind and body.

Program Description

Although all actiites are conducted in a group, new participants are given individual instruction in the following: (total class time is 60 minutes)

• Warm up stretches
• Optional chair stretches
• Nu-step, Schwinn biking
• Toning with hand held/ ankle weights
• Low level aerobics/ optional chair
• Balancing exercies
• Cool down stretching

• Relaxation

To Join:

Contact Peter Allen, Fitness Director at 774-3536 or Peter@basicsfitnessme.com

"If your spine is inflexibly stiff at 30, you are old; if it is completely flexible at 60, you are young."
- J H Pilates

The Pilates Academy International method, headquartered in New York City, is elaborated thorough the understanding of Anatomy combined with modifications to develop a Pilates Method that can work with everyone. A simple definition of Pilates is a system of non-impact exercises with a focus on the deep muscles of the abdomen and spinal column. The abdominal muscles become strengthened while the lower back is protected, which helps prevent injury and increases the health of the spine. When muscles become strengthened Pilates goes further to lengthen these muscles resulting in a long and lean physique. Perhaps most beneficial is the improvement in posture one finds when gravity is taken from the equation and muscles become balanced. The breath in Pilates is added to keep the movements flowing, and to reduce stress and tension so by the end of a session one feels energetic and not tired. Pilates is great for everyone from the pure beginner to the dedicated athlete.