
65+ Active Fitness Classes | Pettigrew Green Arena Gym
Description of 65+ Active Fitness Classes | Pettigrew Green Arena Gym
🌟 Maintain your independence and enhance your quality of life with our Active Classes specifically designed for the 65+ community at Pettigrew Green Arena Gym in Taradale, Napier.
Class Details:
- Focuses on improving balance, strength, and stability
- Excellent for fall prevention and maintaining general wellbeing
- Suitable for people with good mobility, fitness level, and confidence in physical activities
- Classes run Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:45am
- Cost: $4 casual OR $12 per week for unlimited classes
What to bring: Comfortable clothes (track pants, shorts, tights) and supportive footwear (lace-up shoes or sneakers)
Location: Pettigrew Green Arena Gym, 480 Gloucester Street, Taradale, Napier 4112
Contact: Julian Kairau at 06 824 3159 or email fitnesscentre@pgarena.co.nz
Benefits of Senior Fitness Classes for Active Ageing 🧠💪❤️
Regular exercise classes specifically designed for seniors offer numerous benefits that contribute to a healthier, more independent lifestyle as you age.
Participating in our Active Classes at Pettigrew Green Arena Gym helps maintain your physical capabilities, which directly impacts your ability to perform everyday activities with confidence. These structured sessions are tailored to address the unique needs of older adults, with special attention to building functional strength and improving balance.
Research shows that regular physical activity among seniors can:
- Reduce the risk of falls by up to 30%
- Maintain bone density and muscle mass
- Improve cardiovascular health and circulation
- Enhance cognitive function and mental wellbeing
- Provide valuable social connections with like-minded peers
Our classes create a supportive community environment where you can exercise at your own pace while receiving expert guidance. The instructor ensures all movements are performed safely and effectively, helping you build confidence in your physical abilities.
By joining our Active Classes, you're making a positive investment in your long-term health and independence. The skills and strength you develop transfer directly to everyday activities like climbing stairs, carrying groceries, and maintaining your garden—allowing you to continue enjoying the activities that matter most to you.