Life Fit Older Adults
YMCA Christchurch and YMCA Bishopdale Fitness and Recreation for Older Adults
Our Life Fit programme will offer you qualified, experienced and caring instructors who will bring you classes catering for mature participants or those new to exercise.
The Life Fit programme is designed to:
- Be fun
- Keep you agile and active
- Improve and maintain fitness
- Give you the opportunity to meet new people
We advise you to check with your GP before embarking on any exercise programme. It is vital that you inform your instructor of any ailment or medical condition you may have before the start of each session (high blood pressure, diabetes, angina, asthma etc). Should you be dependent on medication, we expect you to carry your medication on your person for your safety.
We recommend you wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing, eg shorts or trackpants with a t-shirt, with safe comfortable shoes.
Life Fit Stretch and Tone
Suitable if you are wishing to begin an exercise programme, gently stretching, strengthening and toning the muscles.
Life Fit Circuit
Cardiovascular and muscle strength exercises. Provides weight bearing exercises essential in the prevention of osteoporosis.
Sit and Be Fit
For people new to exercise with limited mobility, chair based workout aims to improve the muscle strength, heart/lung fitness and joint flexibility.
Life Fit Step
Provides a cardiovascular workout together with hip, leg, upper body strength and muscle tone.
Life Fit Exercise
Low impact cardiovascular exercise to music, strength for all major muscle groups and gentle stretching.
Walking
Walks of 1-1.5 hours in Hagley Park and Christchurch areas. These change regularly - see timetable for details.
Life Fit Pilates
Gentle pilates for older Adults or those with mobility problems - ask for a timetable for more information.
Life Fit Balls and Weights
Balance, stability ball, resistance bands and light weight exercises, to increase muscle and bone strength. Ideal for osteoporosis prevention and management.
Life Fit Yoga
Gentle Yoga poses stertch all parts of the body, improve balance and increase strength using body weight as resistance. Breathing tecnhiques and relaxation help release stress and tension.
Life Fit Spin
Stationary bikes are used to get a cardio workout without stressing the joints. Ideal for older adults and beginners to spin who are those keen to improve fitness and/or lose weight.
Click here for our Life Fit Brochure
All classes available both at Bishopdale and City YMCA.
For a timetable please contact us on 359 8320 or pick one up from either YMCA reception.