Gentle Pilates for Older Adults – Thursday 23rd April 10.15am – 4 Week Block

This is a 4-week course running over consecutive weeks, starting on the above date.  The class is a at 10.15am and is held at Lymm Youth Club (opposite the Brewery Tap).

Gentle Pilates is aimed at those looking to remain active into older age by slowing down the progression of osteoporosis, osteopenia, arthritis and other age-related health conditions.

In the class we target the following areas:
✨ Balance and stability of the lower limbs, to prevent trips and falls.
✨ Mobility of the joints to slow down the progression of arthritis.
✨ Weight bearing exercise to prevent or slow down the progression of Osteopenia and Osteoporosis
✨ Controlled strength work to enable you to stand taller, which takes the strain off of the joints and helps to alleviate aches and pains.
✨ Improved cognition as this type of exercise takes a large degree of concentration.

As we get older there are some conditions and illnesses that we are more likely to develop. For many, the most notable changes of aging are a decrease in strength, mobility, and balance.

Over time these changes can affect your daily activities due to fear of falling or injury, which often may result in a loss of independence and reduce your overall sense of livelihood.  The great news is that Pilates is an excellent full-body, low impact method known to align and strengthen the structure of the body.

✨ Who Is This Class For?
This class is ideal for healthy adults looking for a gentle approach to fitness.  Participants should be free from chronic or severe physical conditions that could limit participation in a group exercise setting. If you experience mild stiffness, balance challenges, or conditions such as arthritis or minor joint pain, this class could support your needs.

For your safety, this class is not appropriate for individuals managing chronic back pain, neurological disorders, or conditions like fibromyalgia or severe arthritis.

✨ Mobility Requirements:
To ensure a safe and effective experience, participants must have the ability to transition independently from standing to the floor and back and should be able to perform movements in standing, kneeling, and lying positions.

If you’re ready to move mindfully and nurture your body and mind, this class provides a supportive, gentle environment to do just that.

This is a 4 week block running on consecutive weeks starting on the above date. The class starts at 10.15am and finishes at 11am and all classes are held at Lymm Youth Club.

You don’t need to wear any special clothing, just comfortable clothing you can move in. You need to bring with you a mat, small hand towel and a bottle of water.

BOOKING CONDITIONS:
(1) The four week block must be paid for in full prior to commencing the start of the block.

(2) The block starts on the above date and runs for 4 consecutive weeks.  If you need to delay the start date of the block, 48 hours notice must be given.

(3) Any classes missed in a block cannot be refunded separately.

(4) If you miss a class, please contact me directly to arrange a ‘make-up’ class. This is subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed. All make up classes must be within the same block and cannot be rolled over.

(4) Bookings are not transferable. If you are booking on behalf of someone else, please let me know their name and email address.

(5) If you are a coming to a block of classes for the first time, you will need to complete an Health Questionnaire, which should be returned before your first class to assess suitability for the class. The information on this form enables me to be aware of any injuries or other limitations so that I can ensure that you are working safely in the class.