Fitness Programs
From 9:00 am to 12:00 pmTuesdays S.A.I.L (Stay Active and Independent for Life) This program consists of 1 hour sessions, 2 times a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) for 6 months. It includes a warm-up, aerobics, light weights, balance, strength, stretching, and 1 educational topic for each class. The program is meant to be fun and enriching and can be adapted to accommodate individuals with a mild level of mobility issues.This program will return in September Pilates with Kathy from ShipShape (on Zoom) at 9am Its muscle-strengthening benefits mean that it is also very beneficial for over 50s. That’s because, as you get older, you start to lose muscle mass & engaging with a regular Pilates routine will help strengthen those muscles in the long-term. Must have camera on, participants will not be admitted after 9:10 Dates: 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28 Balance , Breath and Movement with Kathy from ShipShape (on Zoom) at 10am Do you want to maintain or improve your mobility & strength? Is loss of balance and falling a concern? This program assesses your current abilities & incorporates balance, stretching, & strengthening movements to increase mind/body awareness. Must have camera. No admittance after 10:10. Dates: 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28 Silver Age Chair Yoga with Carmen (in-person/indoors) at 10:30am Silver Age Chair Yoga is a program designed to meet the special health needs of older adults. Safely participate at your own level of comfort. This is a gentle introduction to chair yoga. Seated chair postures as well as chair supported standing postures will be practiced. Bringing your own mat is required. Dates: 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28 Intermediate Boxing Fitness with Karen (in-person/indoors) at 10am This class is only for those who have taken Boxing Fitness here and have completed an Intermediate Boxing Assessment. Throwing punches is a fun way to stay strong and fit at any age, but it is especially beneficial for older adults. Come get moving with professional boxer Karen Dulin from Newport Boxfit. Dates: 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28 Boxing Light Fitness with Karen (in-person/indoors) at 11:15am This class is for those who have NOT taken Boxing Fitness here and have completed a Boxing Assessment by the instructor. Throwing punches is a fun way to stay strong and fit at any age, but it is especially beneficial for older adults. Come get moving with Karen Dulin from Newport Boxfit. Dates: 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28 Keep Your Independence With Tommy @Donovan Manor (In Person/indoors) at 11:15am Keep Your Independence through easy, fun movements designed to help you manage: stairs, chairs, cars, walking, balance and mind/body connections. This program is being offered at Donovan Manor in Newport. Dates are 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28 Vinyasa Yoga with Keith In Person (Tuesday) at 6pm A slightly vigorous sequence with standing postures, balancing poses, stretching and activating the lower abdomen and back. All levels of yoga participants welcome. Participants are required to bring their own mat. Dates: 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28