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18 Fitness & Aquatics ACTIVITY RATING Each program in this program domain is tagged with a rating, indicating what starting level of fitness is recommended for the program. Suitable for beginners, modified for low endurance, gait/mobility difficulties or injuries. Suitable for those new to fitness with minimal use of gait aids or some functional limitations, but can be modified for regressions and progressions. Suitable for those with prior some exercise experience and no gait aid or physical limitations. Suitable for those with prior exercise experience looking to further progress their fitness abilities. Suitable for those with a high level of fitness looking to further challenge themselves. All fitness and aquatics classes are offered on a drop-in or flex registration. Courses FIXED You must start on the first day of the class. FLEX You can jump into the program at any week. DROP-IN You can register for a specific session. NOTE Registration is required for ALL programs. Social Connections Brain-Healthy Eating Cognitive Engagement Mental Wellbeing Physical Activity Functional Fitness A full body workout where we'll focus on proper muscle activation to get the body moving as one cohesive unit and improve strength and balance. This is an intermediate level, standing exercise class (modifications can be made throughout as best as possible). Strength for Active Aging Get a full body workout from your home, using body weight and/or hand weights. All levels of fitness are welcome. Seated variations provided for those who may need to sit for entire class or partially. Intensity Day Time Session Tues 9:15 - 10 a.m. Weekly, flex (drop-in) (excl. Jun 3 & Jul 1) Intensity Day Time Session Thurs 9:15 - 10 a.m. Weekly, flex (drop-in) Balance & Stretch With exercises that focus on strength, stability and coordination, we'll reduce the risk of falls, enhance overall mobility and confidence in daily activities. Intensity Day Time Session Mon 9:15 - 10 a.m. Weekly, flex (drop-in) (excl. May 19, Jun 2 & Aug 4) Balls & Bands Using a small inflated ball (not weighted), we'll do fun exercises in a low impact manner to increase mobility and strength. Using the resistance bands, we'll build muscles to increase strength. Intensity Day Time Session Fri 9:15 - 10 a.m. Weekly, flex (drop-in) Programs offered on this page are virtual offerings. Members will receive the Zoom meeting link one day prior to the start of the session and the same link will be used for all sessions.

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