SENIORS STRETCH FIT
INSTRUCTOR: KATHY PATERSON
QUESTIONS? PLEASE CONTACT OUR PROGRAMS TEAM
- Phone: 780-483-1209 Ext. 228
- Email: programs@weseniors.ca
COME JOIN US!
Stimulate and limber up by decreasing muscle stiffness and back pain, improving digestion, posture, flexibility, and breathing, reducing injury risk and recovery time.
EQUIPMENT:
- Yoga mat and headrest
- Stretchy band
2024 FALL TERM – TUESDAYS
SESSION 1
- September 3 to October 22 (8 Classes)
- 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
- Cost $72
SESSION 2
- October 29 to December 17 (8 Classes)
- 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
- Cost $72
2024 FALL TERM – THURSDAYS
SESSION 1
- September 5 to October 24 (8 Classes)
- 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
- Cost $72
SESSION 2
- October 31 to December 19 (8 Classes)
- 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
- Cost $72
STANDING COMPONENT
- We warm up with rhymatical moving such as marching, toe tapping, side stepping, arm movements and wiggles.
- We gradually move into full range of motion movements for the upper body, including full arm circles, trunk rotations, toe touches (or attempts) and overhead reaches.
FLOOR COMPONENT
- We get down on the floor and begin in a sitting position where we stretch our legs to increase flexibility and reduce leg pain.
- We then sit with legs out, doing a variety of leaning moves, reaching for our toes, etc.
- On our bellies/knees, we stretch out our chest, upper back and shoulders.
- We then roll over to be on our backs as we do some hip stretching – designed to relieve hip pain and improve our walking technique – with moves such as rotating one bent leg across the body, pulling knees to chest, etc.
- We then do pelvic lifts (pushing pelvis to the ceiling) to strengthen core and reduce lumbar pain.
COOL DOWN
- Finally, we return to seated position for neck and inner arms stretches, and cool down breathing techniques designed to lower blood pressure and promote a feeling of wellness.
