Fitness Programs
From 9:00 am to 7:00 pmPilates with Kathy from ShipShape (on Zoom) at 9am Its muscle-strengthening benefits mean that it is also very beneficial for over 50s. That’s because, as you get older, you start to lose muscle mass & engaging with a regular Pilates routine will help strengthen those muscles in the long-term. Must have camera on, participants will not be admitted after 9:10 February Dates: 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21 Balance , Breath and Movement with Kathy from ShipShape (on Zoom) at 10am Do you want to maintain or improve your mobility & strength? Is loss of balance and falling a concern? This program assesses your current abilities & incorporates balance, stretching, & strengthening movements to increase mind/body awareness. Must have camera. No admittance after 10:10. February Dates: 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21 Silver Age Chair Yoga with Carmen (in-person/indoors) at 10am Silver Age Chair Yoga is a program designed to meet the special health needs of older adults. Safely participate at your own level of comfort. This is a gentle introduction to chair yoga. Seated chair postures as well as chair supported standing postures will be practiced. February Dates: 1/31, 2/7 Boxing Fitness with Karen (in-person/indoors) at 10am Throwing punches is a fun way to stay strong and fit at any age, but it is especially beneficial for older adults. Come get moving with professional boxer Karen Dulin from Newport Boxfit. Boxing moves are great for cognitive function. February Dates: 1/31, 2/7, 2/ 21 Keep Your Independence With Tommy @Donovan Manor (In Person/indoors) at 11:15am Keep Your Independence through easy, fun movements designed to help you manage: stairs, chairs, cars, walking, balance and mind/body connections. This program is being offered at Donovan Manor in Newport. February Dates: 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21 Chair Yoga with Lynne (on Zoom) at 11am Chair Yoga via Zoom is a good opportunity to try it out or return to your practice; in your own home. Movement and de-stressing will be key to these sessions. Must have camera on and be able to see and be seen by instructor. Participants will not be admitted after 11:10am. Dates: 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21 Self Defense For Adults with Sensei Walter Renshaw (in-person indoors) at 3pm Wear comfortable clothing and sneakers. These classes are ongoing and intended to help you build confidence in self defense techniques. Students must attend both Tuesday and Thursday classes each week for program effectiveness. 1/31, 2/2, 2/7, 2/9, 2/14, 2/16, 2/21, 2/23 Vinyasa Yoga with Jessica In Person (Tuesday) at 6pm NEW ** A slightly vigorous sequence with standing postures, balancing poses, stretching and activating the lower abdomen and back. All levels of yoga participants welcome. Participants are required to bring their own mat. February Dates: 1/31, 2/7, 2/21