Gentle Strength & Balance Classes at Celebration Centre

🧘‍♀️ Steady As You Go is a gentle exercise class designed to improve your strength and balance. This supportive programme features exercises that are performed seated, standing, and walking, making it accessible for those with limited or reasonable mobility.

Our regular participants report notable improvements in their stability, increased confidence, and feeling stronger overall - all in a friendly, supportive environment!

• Venue: Celebration Centre, 81 Bickerton Street, Wainoni, Christchurch
• Cost: $3 per session
• Suitable for: People with limited mobility or reasonable mobility who want to improve their strength and balance
• Organiser: Age Concern
• Contact: (03) 366 0903 or team@ageconcerncan.org.nz

Benefits of Strength and Balance Training for Older Adults 💪 🧠

Strength and balance exercises are vital for maintaining independence and quality of life as we age. These gentle, targeted exercises help prevent falls - one of the most common causes of injury among older Kiwis.

Regular participation in classes like Steady As You Go can provide numerous benefits:

• Improved stability and coordination for everyday activities
• Increased muscle strength to support joints and improve posture
• Better confidence when moving around both at home and in the community
• Enhanced mobility for maintaining independence
• Social connection with like-minded people in your community

The exercises taught in these sessions are specifically designed to target the muscle groups and balance systems that tend to weaken as we age. Many participants find that activities like getting out of chairs, climbing stairs, or walking on uneven surfaces become noticeably easier after regular attendance.

Even if you currently use a walking aid or feel unsure about physical activity, these classes provide a safe, supportive environment where exercises can be modified to suit your individual needs and abilities.