9.30am Monday Tuesday Wednesday Strength for Life Walking Group Strength for Life 10.00am Theraband 10.30am Better Mobility 11.00am Warm Water 11.30am Thursday Friday Mums/Bubs Pilates Strength for Life Falls Prevention Warm Water Warm Water 12.00am 12.30pm Tai Chi 1.30pm 2.30pm Cooking for 1 or 2 Warrina Balance Keeping your Balance Warm Water Warm Water Pregnancy Pilates 6.00pm Strength for Life Strength Training improves joint mobility, muscle strength and increases bone density. Progressive Strength Training can be very beneficial and assist with the management of chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, arthritis and osteoporosis. Duration 60 minutes. Cost $7.50 per class. Please bring a personal water bottle & shoes with good support are recommended. A doctor’s referral & initial assessment is required for this class. Heart Foundation Walking Group is a self-paced walking group for those wanting the added security of walking in a group. Meet at MRH 10 minutes prior to walk. Theraband A combination of floor, seated and standing exercises using resistive bands to strengthen core abdominals and muscles of the upper and lower limbs. Duration 90 minutes. Cost $10.00 per class. Please bring a personal water bottle and a yoga mat, wear comfortable clothes and yoga socks. A doctor’s referral & initial assessment is required for this class. 5 Neal Street, Gisborne Tel: 03 5428 0300 Better Mobility This gentle exercise session is an excellent way to begin or restart your exercise program. It is designed to increase flexibility, mobility, balance and strength. All of the exercises can be adapted to chairs or wheelchairs. A lot of fun in this group. Duration 60 minutes. Cost $7.50 per class. Please bring a personal water bottle & shoes with good support are recommended. A doctor’s referral & initial assessment is required for this class. Falls Prevention Learn about how to keep yourself safe at home. Hear Allied Health Professionals speak on Pharmacy, Psychology and Diet, and participate in Balance Exercises. An Occupational Therapist will assist with identifying how to improve your home environment. A doctor’s referral & initial assessment is required for this class. Mums & Bubs Pilates Low impact Pilates exercise class for post-natal women using fitballs, foam rollers and resistive bands. Focusing on strengthening pelvic floor and core abdominals post baby as well as muscles of the upper and lower limbs. Bring your baby along to the class with a blanket and toys to have their tummy time during the class. Duration 90 minutes. Cost $10.00 per session Please bring a personal water bottle and a yoga mat, wear comfortable clothes and yoga socks. A doctor’s referral & initial assessment is required for this class. Warm Water Exercise Warm Water Exercise is an excellent medium for arthritic joints. Water acts as a shock absorber, reducing stress on joints and allows a full range of movement. The massage effect of water increases circulation and promotes relaxation. A great way to become and stay fit. Duration 60 minutes. Cost $7.50 per class paid in advance prior to term commencement. A doctor’s referral & initial assessment is required for this class. Meet at the Gisborne Aquatic Centre 10 minutes prior to your session commencing. Please bring towel, bathers and water bottle. Tai Chi is an excellent healing tool. The slow gentle movements of Tai Chi help improve a range of disorders including arthritis, anxiety, fatigue, balance, stiffness and posture. Duration 90 minutes. Cost $7.50 per class. All participants need to wear comfortable clothing & shoes. Cooking for 1 or 2 Learn how to cook quick, easy, healthy meals to serve one or two. This is a relaxed, friendly, social group, utilising the new MRH kitchen. Enjoy your meal with rest of the group at the end of the session and have enough to take home too. Duration 2 hours. Keeping your Balance & Warrina Balance “Falls” are a leading cause of increasing disability in older people. The impact on independence levels and quality of life can be immense. This class is designed to increase your flexibility, mobility, coordination and balance. A lot of fun, including obstacle courses, ball games, fit balls, & balance exercises. Duration 60 minutes. Cost $7.50 per class Please bring a personal water bottle & shoes with good support are recommended A doctor’s referral & initial assessment is required for this class. Pregnancy Pilates Low impact Pilates exercise class for pregnant women using fitballs, foam rollers and resistive bands focusing on strengthening pelvic floor and core abdominals as well as muscles of the upper and lower limbs. Duration 90 minutes. Cost $10 per class. Please bring a personal water bottle and a yoga mat, wear comfortable clothes and yoga socks. A doctor’s referral & initial assessment is required for this class. 5 Neal Street, Gisborne Tel: 03 5428 0300