Do you want to live a healthier life and you are not sure where to start? You will learn and practise a variety of exercises to improve your fitness, flexibility, balance and general health. This course is fun and inclusive, whatever your level of fitness.
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This course is based on the latest studies of the effects of aging on the body and how to minimise these changes. It is designed to provide safe and effective exercises at a suitable level for you to develop some cardiovascular fitness and flexibility, improve mobility, muscular strength and endurance. Develop physical and mental well-being through movement and physical activity, and improve your static and moving posture. This gentle exercise class promotes healthy living and keeping active at every stage of life as you work at your own level.
What will we cover?
You will learn how to mobilise the body ready for exercise, how to elevate the heart rate with a number of low impact exercise and include strength, flexibility, balance and stretch sections. You will have the option of lying on a mat or performing the exercises whilst sitting on a chair. The class will end with stretching and relaxation.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
Improve your posture with different suitable exercises designed to improve your strength and stretch Modify exercises to suit your own level Name certain parts of the anatomy Describe the difference between strength and stretch exercise.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
No previous knowledge or experience is required. All levels and ages welcome You will need to be able to read and write short sentences, follow verbal instructions, observe and copy physical movements and use spatial awareness within a group.
Please contact your GP for advice if you have any health conditions which may impact on your participation in the course. In addition, please ensure that you tell the tutor about any conditions or concerns at the start of the course.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Demonstrations, explanations and corrections by the tutor. There will be practical work to music. Some equipment may be used, such as resistance bands, weights etc. - or you may use alternatives.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Please wear comfortable clothing and supportive, soft-soled footwear, and bring a drink of water.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
You can progress to do other suitable exercise classes with the Health and Wellbeing department.
Eveltos began his career in fitness and wellbeing in 1990, the focus was delivering classes and workshops in London health clubs.Over the years he has continued to develop his teaching skills by adding Pilates and in 2016, moved to adult eduaction by completing a programme for over 50's health and wellbeing. It included the latest reseach from Birmingham University on the affects of ageing on our bodies and what exercise could to do to help and improve health. "It has been incredible to see the progress in students fitness and mobility at my City Lit courses, especially from students with limited movement or who have never exercised before."
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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