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Strength and Balance ClasseS
USE IT OR LOSE IT
As you get older (and we all do!) regular exercise is one of the best things you can do for yourself.
Walking, swimming or light exercises at home can help you build up your leg and core strength, which in turn will improve your balance and reduce your risk of fall.
Community group strength and balance
QE Health is part of the ACC's Live Stronger for Longer programme, helping those in the Lakes District Hospital Board region by supporting the development of community group strength and balance exercises.
Community group strength & balance frequently asked questions
• What will the classes involve?
Classes will be developed to suit the needs of the communities they serve. Some communities may like dance classes to music; some may like to exercise in a quiet space, while others may carry out classes in a variety of styles or languages to suit members.
• Will I have to wear lycra or specialty clothing?
No, unless you want to of course! Classes will be run by people in your community for the people in your community. Comfortable clothes that you can move in, and flat, comfortable shoes should be the only pre-requisite.
• Will I keep up?
Each class will be required to incorporate exercises that reduce falls, and meet a set of nine assessment criteria. Once a class can do these things they will then be entitled to carry our approved strength & balance 'tick'. So, don’t worry about keeping up –although these classes may make you breathe a little harder, they won’t involve any exercises that could do you harm. Who can attend a class? All New Zealanders who are 65+ and at risk of falling, or have a history of falling, should give it a go.
• Who can attend a class?
All New Zealanders who are at risk of falling, or have a history of falling, should give it a go.
Find a community group strengTH and balance class near you in the lakes dhb district
Rotorua
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• Strength and Balance Classes at The Gardens Retirement Village
Mondays 9.30am; Thursday 2.00pm - Free
Jennie Arvidson
Jennie.arvidson@bupa.co.nz
027 218 0526
07 350 1036
The Gardens Retirement Village Community Lounge
15 Hodgkins Street, Pukehangi
• Ace Of Hearts Cardio and Circuit Class
NB Include one-off cost and/or club subs.
$5 per class pay as you go.
Low to medium class working on balance, posture, cardio vascular fitness and strength.
Suitable for all levels of fitness as options for exercises are always given.
Mondays 9.30am; Thursday 2.00pm - Free
Glenys Cross
07 3481770
• Hydrotherapy Class for Strength, Balance and Well Being
A 10 week hydrotherapy class for the public.
Hydrotherapy involves the use of warm water for pain relief, rehabilitation, exercise and relaxation.
Where: QE Health Hydrotherapy Pool
Start Date: Monday 7th January 2019
Time: 6pm – 7pm
Number of clients: 8 max - this class is full.
Cost: $10 per class (can pay for 5 at a time or all 10 at once).
Contact mary.crane@qehealth.co.nz to book for future classes.
This class is suitable for all ages, all levels of fitness and for people who experience discomfort when exercising on hard surfaces who need to improve their strength and balance.
Would you like to be more fit and active, but live with health conditions that limit your movement?
Conditions like joint pain, arthritis, osteoporosis, muscular soreness/stiffness, chronic back pain.
Recovering from an injury? Would you like to improve your range of movement, flexibility, strength, balance and coordination?
Perhaps you are just looking for a gentle form of exercise to maintain general fitness and well-being, exercising in water can help. It is easier to work on balance in the water because the fear of falling is removed Water-based exercise is safe and comfortable.
Learn how to do low intensity movements to help you increase your mobility, strength, balance
• QE Health Pilates
Mondays: 9.30-10.30am (low intensity/beginners)
Tuesdays: 10.15-11.15am (beginners)
Thursdays: 10.45-11.45am (beginners) 5.15-6.15pm (intermediate)
$125 for 10, $62.50 for 5 or casual rate $15
Pilates improves flexibility, builds strength and develops control and endurance in the entire body.
It puts emphasis on alignment, breathing, developing a strong core, and improving coordination and balance. Mondays with Mary Gray, Tuesdays and Thursday with Louise Marillier, QE Physiotherapists.
07 348 0189 ext 734
QE Health, 1073 Whakaue Street, Rotorua
• Flexi-Moves Yoga
Monday (beginners), Wednesday (restorative), Tuesday and Thursday (general)/5.30pm-6.45pm
$60 for 5 consecutive lessons. Bookings are essential
Beginner, restorative and general classes to improve emotional, mental and physical health,
strength and flexibility.
Jean Hunter
jean.hunter@slingshot.co.nz
027 450 0646
Arawa Bowling Club, 64 Lytton St (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday)
St Chads Church, 2 Devon (Thursday)
• QE Health Balance Class
Tuesday & Thursday/10.30-11.30am
Free
Gentle exercise programme to help regain and retain strength and balance.
Open to clients currently on a QE community rehabilitation programme.
Tina Solja, Exercise Physiologist
07 348 0189 Ext 734
QE Health, 1073 Whakaue Street, Rotorua.
• QE Health Walking Balance Class
Thursdays/10.30-11.30am
$5.00 per class or $45.00 for10 classes
Walking group with an added component involving strength and balance exercises along the route providing additional challenge and variety- entry by QE physiotherapy referral only.
Tina Solja, Exercise Physiologist
07 348 0189 Ext 734
QE Health, 1073 Whakaue Street, Rotorua
• Cantabria Strength and Balance Class
Wednesday 9:30am-10:30am Friday 11am-12pm
Free to Village residents
Gentle exercise programme to help regain and retain strength and balance.
(Class currently only open to Cantabria Village residents).
Tina Harman
07 347 9587
Physiotherapy room
Cantabria Rest home and Retirement Village
369 Old Taupo Road, Rotorua 3015
• Glenbrae Strength & Balance Class
Thursday/10.30am-11.30am
Free - currently only open to village residents, looking at public availability in early 2018
Gentle exercise programme to help regain and retain strength and balance.
Maria Jay Village manager
(Jun Ruzol Class instructor)
maria.jay@glenbraeretirement.co.nz
(07) 349 0014
Glenbrae Retirement Village, Rotorua
www.arvida.co.nz/Arvida-Villages/Glenbrae
• Cantabria Strength & Balance Class
Wednesday 9.30am-10.30am Friday 10.30am-11.30am
Free - currently only open to village residents
Gentle exercise programme to help regain and retain strength and balance.
Tina Harman
(07) 347 9587
Cantabria Retirement Village, Rotorua
• Heart of Gold
Tuesday: 10.30am-11.30am
Wednesday: 1.00pm-2.00pm
Thursday: 10.30am-11.30am
$4.00 per class (first one is free) plus $12.00 per annum for membership fees
A phase 3 Cardiac Rehabilitation Club, designed specifically for Cardiac Rehabilitation.
Class aims and objectives are to minimize the risk of further heart events, through exercise, education and emotional support.
Raewyn Gardiner
(07) 348 8998
Gold's Health and Fitness, 100 Old Taupo Rd, Rotorua
www.goldshealthandfitness.co.nz/gym-rotorua-exercise
• Life Fit Fun
Monday, Wednesday, Friday/10.30-11.30
$15.00 per person or $80.00 for 10 concessions
Fitness suited for all fitness levels and abilities aiming to increase general fitness, core strength and flexibility. Goal is to restore natural movement patterns (everyday functional movements).
027 3488999
Gold's Health and Fitness, 100 Old Taupo Rd, Rotorua
nolimitsstrengthandconditioning.co.nz/life-fit/
• Zumba Gold Class
Tuesday & Thursdays 9.30am
$7.00 or $60 for 10 class card
This focuses on all elements of fitness: cardiovascular, muscular conditioning, flexibility and balance.
Gayle Rattigan
021 203 9619
Parksyde Older Persons Community Centre 7-9 Tarewa Place, Rotorua
• Bokwa Dance Class
Monday 9.15am-10.15am
$7.00 or $60 for 10 class card
Focuses on all elements of fitness: cardiovascular, muscular conditioning, flexibility and balance.
Gayle Rattigan
021 203 9619
Lakes Performing Arts Company Studios (upstairs) 1215 Hinemoa St, Rotorua
• Balance, Upright and Safe Classes (B.U.S)
Gentle exercise programme to help regain and retain strength and balance - all $4.00.
Monday/1.30pm-2.30pm
Ngongotaha Community Hall, 5 School Rd, Ngongotaha
Tuesday/1.30pm-2.30pm
Parksyde Older Persons Community Centre, 7-9 Tarewa Place, Rotorua
07 348 0189 Ext 734
Wednesday/9.45am-10.45am and 10.45-11.45am
Mokoia Association Community Hall,297 Vaughan Road, Owhata, Rotorua
Sandra Hope
• Aqua Aerobics
Every Mon, Wed & Fri 8:45-9.30am & 5:45-6:30pm (No 5:45pm class on Fri).
$6 per session or $54 x10 sessions
Full body workout designed to increase strength, fitness and mobility in deep water with an aqua buoyancy aid
June Joseph
racr@clmnz.co.nz
07 348 8833
Rotorua Aquatic Centre
