Baycrest Health Sciences & Baycrest Foundation Publications
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24 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 modifications are available for this class. Intensity Day Time Session Wed 1 - 1:45 p.m. Weekly, drop-in (excl. Sept 24, Oct 8 & 15) This is a virtual Zoom class. You will receive the Zoom meeting link one day prior to the start of the session. Thurs 9:15 - 10 a.m. Weekly, drop-in (excl. Oct 2) This is a virtual Zoom class. You will receive the Zoom meeting link one day prior to the start of the session. Balance & Stretch With exercises that focus on strength, stability and coordination, we'll reduce the risk of falls and enhance overall mobility and confidence in daily activities. Intensity Day Time Session Mon 9:15 - 10 a.m. Weekly, drop-in (excl. Sept 22, Oct 6 & 13) This is a virtual Zoom class. You will receive the Zoom meeting link one day prior to the start of the session. 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, drop-in This is a virtual Zoom class. You will receive the Zoom meeting link one day prior to the start of the session. Circuit Training: Basics Learn to train with proper form and technique using our gym equipment. Members will rotate through multiple stations. Ideal for beginners just getting into fitness. Intensity Day Time Session Tues 3 - 4 p.m. Weekly, drop-in (excl. Sept 23, Oct 7 & 14) Thurs 2 - 3 p.m. Weekly, drop-in (excl. Oct 2, 23, Nov 13 & Dec 4) Gym 101 Join our fitness instructors to learn how to safely and effectively use gym equipment while familiarizing yourself with various exercise options. Intensity Day Time Session Wed 2:30 - 3 p.m. 3 - 3:30 p.m. 3:30 - 4 p.m. Weekly, drop-in (excl. Sept 24, Oct 8 & 15) Alexander Technique: Move Well, Feel Better The Alexander Technique will improve your balance, strength and flexibility which, in turn, may prevent falls and teach you to move with ease and confidence. Learn how to manage habits, change, pain, tension and stress. Intensity Day Time Session Mon 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Weekly, flex (excl. Sept 22 & Oct 13) Wed 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Oct 22 to Dec 17 9 weeks, flex Talk it Out, Work it Out This groundbreaking program by The University of Toronto, brings together physical activity and mental health to improve overall wellbeing. We'll "Work it Out" with exercise led by Kinesiology students to get your heart rates up. Then "Talk it Out" together in small groups led by specially trained Masters of Social Work students. Date Day Time Session Thurs 12:30 - 2:30 Oct 30 to Dec 4 6 weeks, flex