
Active Aging Adults
There are a number of health benefits that come with maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle as you grow older. In addition to enjoying an overall higher quality of life, staying physically fit as a senior improves blood pressure, decreases the risk of coronary artery disease, decreases the risk of falling, improves quality of sleep, improves cognitive function, decreases rates of depression, improves short-term memory, and decreases the risk of obesity.
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Zoom Classes
Silver Strength
Monday, Wednesday & Fridays | 7:30am
Monday & Fridays | 8:30am
Zoom
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Indoor Classes
Silver Strength
Weekdays | 11:00am
Studio 1
Tai Chi & Qi Gon
Mondays & Thursdays | 10:15-11:00am
Studio 1
Gentle Yoga
Tuesdays | 10:00-11:45am
Studio 2
Yin Yoga
Wednesdays | 10:15-11:00am
Studio 2
Dynamic Strength
Wednesday & Friday | 10:25-11:10am
Studio 1 |
Pool
Weekdays, 10:00-10:45am Cardio Splash |
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Class Descriptions
CARDIO SPLASH - (Cardio, Strength) An energetic water workout with lots of jumping, strengthening, stretching and fun. DYNAMIC STRENGTH - (Cardio, Strength) Incorporating dumbbells, bands and body weight, this class promises a dynamic workout hitting all muscles groups! Work out at your own pace during each interval, and intensity options makes this class accessible to all. GENTLE YOGA - (Mind & Body) A beginning yoga class to help with releasing, calming, and restorative postures. SILVER STRENGTH - (Active Adults) Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance; a chair is used for seated and/or standing support. TAI CHI & QI GONG - (Mind & Body) Tai Chi is a traditional Chinese form of exercise that uses graceful movement and breathing techniques to improve posture, coordination, circulation, and restore a sense of well-being. Everyday professionals to runners, athletes and all levels of fitness are welcome to explore the practice of Tai Chi. YIN YOGA - (Mind & Body) Yin Yoga is a slower paced, more meditative version of the physical discipline of yoga. Poses are held for several minutes in order to target the connective tissues rather than the muscles. Practiced with attention and intention, Yin Yoga can benefit the deep fascial connective tissues and joints, as well as sooth the nervous system. |
The following classes may also be appropriate to Active Agers:
Mat Pilates, Barre Fusion, Zumba, Bodypump, Les Mills Core, J Cycle, Butts and Gutts.
For more details, see our full Group Fitness schedule or contact Carmen Erian,
860-231-6348, cerian@mandelljcc.org.
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