Description

Movement for Life
Strength & Injury Prevention for Older Adults (55+): Enhancing Health & Safety
Prerequisites

• This program is for individuals who are 55 years and older of any fitness level
• A PAR-Q+ (medical intake form) is required for all participants before attending

Training Overview
This 12-week fitness program addresses:

• Strength Training: Build muscle strength and increase bone density with exercises suitable for all fitness levels.
• Balance & Stability: Enhance equilibrium to prevent falls and maintain daily independence.
• Flexibility & Mobility: Increase range of motion and reduce stiffness through gentle stretching.

Each 75-minute class includes a warm-up, aerobic workout, strength training, balance exercises, stretching, and a cool-down.
What You Get

• Access to the recreation and fitness facility for the duration of the 12-week program
• Assessment/progress folder (we will test your strength, balance, and endurance throughout the program to ensure you are progressing your fitness level)
• Tea 'n Talk - this will take place at the end of the 12-week session. Let us treat you to a beverage and some opening conversation.
• Sit down with our Customer Experience and Fitness Supervisor and Fitness Coordinator to discuss successes and ways we can grow the program together.

Duration of the Program
Regular Program Dates

• Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:15 am - 10:30 am

Days without Programming

• Labour Day (Monday September 2, 2024)

Contact
If you have any questions about the program, please reach out to us at fitness@mtroyal.ca

Age Category

Senior (60+)

Location

West End Track U270 at MRU Recreation Centre
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Prerequisites

Movement for Life Gate Access