Strong & Stable Fitness Class - St Aidan's Hamilton

💪 Strong & Stable is a supportive fitness class designed to improve your strength and balance in a fun, social setting. We use chairs for support, balls for engagement, and uplifting music to keep you moving! This moderate-intensity class welcomes anyone who has reasonable to good mobility.

This 45-minute session offers flexibility with sitting or standing options throughout. Each participant has access to a chair for support when needed, and we encourage everyone to work at their own comfortable pace. Monthly exercise variations keep things interesting, incorporating equipment like resistance bands, balls, and hand weights.

• Instructor: Kasha Latimer, certified fitness & group exercise instructor with 30 years' experience
• Cost: $4 per class (first class FREE!)
• Location: St Aidan's Church Hall, 24 Thames Street, Claudelands, Hamilton
• Accessibility: Ramp or steps entrance, parking across the road, 5-minute drop-off zone available

🧦 What to bring: Wear comfortable clothes and snug-fitting trainers or lace-up shoes. All equipment is provided. Please arrive a few minutes early on your first visit to complete registration.

👵 Who can join: Open to anyone 65+ (55+ for Māori and Pasifika), or those at increased fall risk who can safely participate.

📱 Contact: Kasha at 027 227 9151 or kasha@midcpg.co.nz

Benefits of Strength & Balance Training for Seniors

🏋️‍♀️ Regular strength and balance training offers numerous benefits for older adults, helping maintain independence and quality of life. These exercises can significantly reduce the risk of falls—a major concern for seniors—by improving stability, coordination, and confidence in movement.

Group classes like Strong & Stable provide more than just physical benefits. The social aspect creates a supportive community where participants can make friends while improving their health. Exercising to music adds enjoyment and rhythm to movements, making the experience more engaging.

Using chairs for support makes exercises accessible for those who might otherwise feel unable to participate in fitness activities. This approach allows for gradual progression as confidence and ability increase. The introduction of equipment like balls and resistance bands adds variety and targets different muscle groups effectively.

For many seniors, strength and balance classes represent an ideal form of exercise that's specifically tailored to their needs. The mixture of standing and seated options ensures that everyone can participate regardless of fitness level, while still being challenged appropriately.

Regular attendance at classes like Strong & Stable can lead to improved daily functioning, making everyday activities like climbing stairs, carrying groceries, or getting up from chairs easier and safer. The benefits extend beyond physical improvements to include mental wellbeing, with many participants reporting increased confidence and reduced anxiety about moving around independently.