Program details

VITALmoves is a fun and friendly low to moderate exercise group, that focuses on the fitness components of strength, cardiovascular and muscular endurance, flexibility, stability, and body composition. The low impact strength exercises also help to strengthen the muscles that support balance.

The program encourages clients to:

1. Safely move through various ranges of motion, with and/or without the addition of light weights and resistance bands
2. Mimic situations in real life, where they might find themselves quickly stepping backwards and trying to stop a fall
3. Get up and down off the ground, where able
4. Increase health of joints by strengthening the supporting muscles
5. Increase postural awareness
6. Strengthen core muscles and increase spine health

Some of the regular exercises include:

1. Agility Ladder stepping in and out
2. Box Step Ups and Step Downs
3. Dumbbell Bicep Curls
4. Weighted Farmers Carry
5. Ball Bounces to partner, and ball games
6. Single Leg Balance
7. Heel Toe Walks
8. Side Leg Raises
9. Shoulder Mobility
10. Standing and supported Hip Openers
11. Air Boxing with optional light weights
12. Pool Noodle single hand balance walk

VITALmoves is run by an Accredited and Registered Personal Trainer/Pilates Instructor, who also specialises in providing functional exercises for older adults.

Get Fit For Life was honoured with an award for the 29th Hunter Region Business Excellence Awards, in the Health Category.

Bookings essential.

Opening hours:

Mondays: 9:00am and 10:00am

Tuesdays: 8:00am

Friday: 8:00am and 9:00am

VITALmoves runs all year round except for Public Holidays, plus a short break over the Christmas Holiday period.

Cost:

$10 per class/visit
$95 for 10 classes

Target age:

50 Plus

Participants who would not be suitable for the program:

VITALmoves is generally suitable for most people, however not recommended for severe dementia/cognitive impaired individuals.

Special requirements or conditions:

Clients should wear comfortable closed, enclosed shoes, and bring their own water bottle

Minimum experience:

Beginner

Leader qualifications:

Fitness Leader - Accredited

Fitness Leader - Registered Cert IV

Private health insurance rebates:

Yes