Keep on your feet
Weekly strength and balance classes for older adults, designed to reduce falls and improve movement confidence are available locally in the Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall.
A nationwide drive to support older people to ‘live stronger for longer’, the Keep On Your Feet programme in this area is supported by Sport Bay of Plenty. Improving your strength and balance is considered to be one of the most modifiable risk factors with regard to having a fall. The severity of fall-related injuries increases with age, which is why it is important to maintain good leg and core strength as we get older to help us live stronger for longer and maintain our independence.
The group classes focus on a range of easy-to-learn, safe and effective sitting and standing exercises for individuals,
with everyone working at their own level of fitness and ability. Classes are attended by both men and women with ages ranging from 60-90.
As an instructor, I have a background in dance-based fitness, having trained and qualified as both a Zumba and Bokwa instructor through several levels. I have been involved with dance fitness classes for 12 years now.
I find that teaching these Keep On Your Feet classes to the older and less mobile community is hugely rewarding, with the health benefits of group exercise and social interaction making a positive difference to their lives.
Keep On Your Feet classes are held at the Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall every Monday from 11am-12 noon and in Katikati every Tuesday 10.15-11.15am.
For more information please contact me on 021 111 8617 or email me on sharnie-r@xtra.co.nz