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If you want to learn seniors exercises in Sydney, then this course of 8 classes is for you.

A combination of cardiovascular and strength work designed specifically for the more mature participant (50+ years). This 45-minute class uses various equipment to target strength, flexibility & mobility to enhance your quality of life. It also reduces the effects of osteoporosis, arthritis & other age related & lifestyle diseases. It is non-threatening, easy-to-follow, friendly & good for you.

Agenda

During this course the intention is that the following topics will be covered, but not necessarily in the order given. Due to the flexible nature of Adult Education classes, parts of the curriculum may be adapted to suit the needs of the class.

This class is suited to the mature student who is used to some sort of regular exercise such as walking etc. This class is the perfect progression from our gentle seniors course.

• Enjoy the benefits of cardiovascular work and weight training whilst being educated about why your body needs these components of health and fitness.
• Learn about the importance of balance work and core stability
• Challenge your cardiovascular fitness & muscles and increase your bone density
• A combination of bike work, fitball, dumbbells, resistance machinery, floor work, balance, core stability, basic pilates techniques and stretching.

Objectives

The intended Learning Outcomes for this course are as follows.

By the end of the course the student will have:

• Improve the health of your heart, lungs and circulatory system
• Improve your stamina for every-day tasks, such as climbing stairs and grocery shopping
• Increase your metabolism, helping to keep your weight and blood sugar in check
• Increase bone density and fight osteoporosis
• Assistance with fall prevention through core and balance work
• Increase overall fitness levels
• Improve your quality of life

Other Information

The cost of this course is $95.00

*** Special Offer: At the conclusion of this course, Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre would like offer you 15% off all Health & Fitness memberships. This offer is valid for 1 month from the end date of this course. To redeem this offer, please present your confirmation slip to Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre administration.

Please wear comfortable, cool exercise clothes and jogging/training shoes. Bring a towel and a bottle of water.

Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre, Mary St, Leichhardt

Please Note: You are required to complete a pre-exercise questionnaire form before commencing this course this will be sent with your confirmation if you enrol over the phone or please download a form from our website if you enrol online.

All classes are active and therefore you must bring to the attention of the tutor, any physical or health related impairment that may affect your safety.

Please Note: All classes need a minimum number of students to go ahead. If your course does not have enough students it will be cancelled and you will be informed. ***Please be aware that you maybe be informed of a cancellation &/or change via SMS or E-mail.

For all courses involving physical activity you must arrive by the published course commencement time or the tutor may refuse to admit you into the session. The agenda for many courses involving physical activity starts with an OH&S briefing and/or a warm-up and to miss either may create a hazard to you which might exclude you from participation for the session.