Move For Life: Seated Exercise in Christchurch

🪑 Move For Life is an inclusive exercise class designed to improve strength, range of motion, and coordination through seated or standing exercises. Suitable for people with mobility challenges including wheelchair users.

This supportive class is perfect for those with limited mobility who use walking aids, those with reasonable mobility who can walk unassisted, and people with good mobility looking to maintain fitness.

• Location: Multiple Sclerosis & Parkinson's Canterbury, 70 Langdons Road, Papanui, Christchurch
• Cost: $10 per session (when booking 10 or more sessions) or $12 casual visit
• Contact: 03 366 2857 or support@ms-pd.org.nz

Benefits of Seated Exercise Classes for Mobility & Wellbeing 💪

Seated exercise classes like Move For Life provide essential physical activity opportunities for Kiwis with varying mobility levels. These specialised sessions offer numerous benefits:

• Improved joint mobility - Gentle movements help maintain and increase range of motion in key joints
• Enhanced strength - Targeted exercises build functional muscle strength for everyday activities
• Better coordination - Carefully designed movements improve neurological connections and body awareness
• Increased confidence - Exercising in a supportive environment builds physical and mental confidence
• Social connection - Group classes provide valuable social interaction and peer support

Seated exercises are particularly valuable for those with neurological conditions, arthritis, balance issues, or anyone recovering from injury. The beauty of these classes is their adaptability - exercises can be modified to suit individual needs and capabilities.

Regular participation in seated exercise has been shown to help maintain independence, reduce fall risk, and improve quality of life. Even light physical activity can boost mood and cognitive function, making these classes beneficial for both body and mind. 🧠

Classes like Move For Life fill an important gap in fitness offerings, ensuring that physical activity remains accessible to everyone regardless of mobility challenges. By focusing on what participants can do rather than limitations, these classes empower people to stay active for life. ✨