This class is an hour long and aimed at the “apparently healthy” senior population. The focus is mainly cardiovascular conditioning done through interval work but included are all the aspects of fall reduction training.
Aquafit (moderate)
Water
Works
Done in a warm water pool. This program was created by The Arthritis Society and is a 45-minute class offering gentle range of motion for all joints. Melanie’s aim is to create better body awareness in participants which makes it a good starting place for anyone wanting to use water for exercise.
Chairfit
(Get-up-&-Go)
This 45-minute class is based on the best of Joint Works (Arthritis Society), Osteofit (B.C. Women’s Hospital) and the Steady Feet program used by Vancouver Coastal Health. It is a mild strength building program helping with body awareness and incorporating aspects of balance and agility to reduce fall risk.
Osteofit /
Agility
This is the program from B.C. Women’s Hospital which was developed for people with osteoporosis but since reducing fall risk is the main aim of that program it is suitable for many conditions. Education is part of the program. The class is an hour long and mostly done standing and moving.
http://www.bcwomens.ca/our-services/population-health-promotion/osteofit