Balance Basics
Balance Basics is an effective standing workout that includes strengthening, flexibility and balance activities that can be done every day.
This class is also a great introduction to our other balance fitness offerings AND you'll learn tips for preventing falls.
Length of Class
20 - 30 minutes. Twice a Week
You Will Learn:
- Balance fitness exercises and activities to do at home
- How to progress your balance activities as your balance improves
- How to move safely with stability and confidence
- Tips and strategies on how to prevent falls
- How to get up from a chair, turn and navigate obstacles safely
- An introduction to other balance fitness programs such as tai chi and line dance
Who Should Attend:
- Anyone who wants to improve their balance and agility
- Anyone who wants to learn balance exercises for home
- Anyone who wants to improve their confidence and stability
- Anyone who wants to improve their gait
- Anyone who wants to improve their posture, general strength and flexibility
What to expect in Class:
- Each class begins with a seated warm up with strength and flexibility exercises
- Participants practice the most efficient ways to walk and to stand from a chair
- Participants learn a variety of balance fitness activities to improve their static, dynamic and reactive balance skills
- Participants enjoy encouraging others and challenging themselves with higher level activities as their balance fitness improves and they feel more confident
- Participants will have an opportunity to discuss their own experiences with slips, trips and falls and share what strategies they are using to prevent future falls
- Participants will be introduced to other balance fitness practices such as tai chi and line dance
