SEATED STRETCH FIT
INSTRUCTOR: KATHY PATERSON
QUESTIONS? PLEASE CONTACT OUR PROGRAMS TEAM
- Phone: 780-483-1209 Ext. 228
- Email: programs@weseniors.ca
COME JOIN US!
- This class is done as a seated class – no standing or getting down on the floor.
- An hour of stretching will leave you feeling awake, limber, and ready for the day.
Make sure to read the full descriptions and photos below!
2024 SPRING/SUMMER TERM Session 1
- Mondays, May 6 to June 24 (7 Classes)
- No class May 20
- 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
- Cost $63
2024 SPRING/WINTER TERM Session 2
- Mondays, July 8 to July 29 (4 Classes)
- 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
- Cost $36
This class is also offered online at the same time.
We may be working out from a chair but that doesn’t mean we are not getting our hearts pumping! Popular and long time instructor Kathy Paterson has created a fun, energetic class for you!
WARM UP
Warm up consisting of rhymical marching, clapping, toe tapping, ankle rotations, and arm movements
STRETCHING UPPER BODY
We start with the upper body muscles of the arms and shoulders and gently move them through the range of motion using both dynamic and static stretches. These reduce tension/pain in the neck, upper back, shoulders, and increase range of motion in the shoulders and neck.
STRETCHING LOWER BODY
We gradually moved down the body stretching core, hips and legs with larger stretches such as side leans, straight leg leans, and rag-doll slouches. These moves strengthen the core, relieve tension/pain and stiffness in the lower back, hips, legs, and promote functional movement.
NEXT COMPONENT
Using a stretchy band or scarf we lift one leg at a time and follow gentle movements designed to
stretch tight hamstrings, calves, inner/outer thighs and glutes while at the same time providing some strength training for the arms.
WRAPPING UP – We finish off with hand and neck stretches to relieve stiffness and pain and limber up the hands and wrists. Finally, we sit quietly for deep breathing intended to lower blood pressure and promote a feeling of wellness and calm.
Kathy Patterson
I have been a certified fitness instructor for 40 years and have a special Older Adult certification. I appreciate the many challenges of seniors, being one myself and recently having undergone a hip replacement, so my classes reflect that awareness. I promote the belief that movement is magic when it comes to keeping older adults functional, and that moving to music is a fun and healthy way to meet the challenges of age.
