Balance & Strength: Steady as You Go Class in Palmerston

🧠 Steady as You Go offers gentle, community-based exercise classes designed specifically for those with limited mobility. Join our supportive peer-led sessions at Hancock Community House where we focus on improving balance, strengthening legs, enhancing flexibility, and boosting general fitness.

Our inclusive program features a thoughtful combination of:

• Seated exercises for stability and comfort
• Standing activities to build strength safely
• Walking exercises with slow, controlled movements

This ongoing class is ideal for anyone using walking aids or feeling unsure about physical activity. All exercises are performed at a comfortable, steady pace in a supportive environment.

Details:

• 📍 Location: Hancock Community House, 79 King Street, Palmerston North
• 💰 Cost: Free for Diverse Communities
• 👤 Contact: Eliza Stapley
• 📱 Phone: 027 282 4765
• ✉️ Email: eliza.stapley@ageconcernpn.org.nz

Benefits of Balance and Strength Training for Seniors

Regular balance and strength training offers numerous benefits for older adults and those with mobility challenges:

• Fall prevention: Improving balance and strength significantly reduces the risk of falls and related injuries
• Increased independence: Enhanced mobility helps maintain daily activities and self-sufficiency
• Better posture: Strengthened core muscles improve overall posture and reduce back pain
• Improved confidence: Physical capability builds confidence in movement and daily activities
• Mental wellbeing: Group exercise provides valuable social connection and mood improvement

Peer-led classes like Steady as You Go create a supportive community atmosphere where participants learn from each other and progress at their own pace. The exercises are specifically designed to be gentle yet effective, focusing on practical movements that translate to everyday activities.

By consistently attending these sessions, many participants report feeling stronger, more stable, and more confident in their movements. The class structure allows for gradual progression while respecting individual limitations.

Join our welcoming community at Hancock Community House and take the first step toward improved balance, strength, and overall wellbeing!