Cook + Phillip Park Aquatic and Fitness Centre
Health and Fitness
prYmeMOVERS
Fitness, Fun, Friendship for Mature Adults
PrYme Movers is a program developed specifically for mature adults and are delivered by qualified, professional and experienced instructors. Beyond the obvious health benefits, the development of social connections amongst older adults is a key outcome for our prYme movers program.
Benefits of Seniors Exercise
Self Confidence - Being active and feeling strong will naturally help you feel more confident of yourself.
Balance & Flexibility - Will improve when you exercise regularly. Improved strength, flexibility and posture will help with balance and will reduce risk of falling.
Cardiovascular - Regular physical activity reduces risk of heart disease and high blood pressure.
Bone Density - Exercise protects against loss in bone mass. Better bone density will reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
Chronic Conditions - Regular physical activity lowers the risk of chronic conditions such as Dementia, Diabetes etc. It also helps in the management of Cholesterol and arthritis pain.
Immune Function - A healthy, strong elderly body fights off infection and sickness more easily and more quickly.
Social Interaction - Exercise can be a great way to meet new people and will make training more enjoyable.
Cook + Phillip Park Aquatic & Fitness Centre run 4 Senior Group Fitness Classes. Below are the descriptions to the classes for you to come and enjoy.
prYme active - WIth a focus on cardio based activities to get your body moving and your heart pumping these fun group fitness classes will maintain a healthy heart and a healthy waistline. Not just your average aerobics class, you'll enjoy fun, functional activities.
prYme strength - A resistance based workout that will strengthen muscles and joints, improve bone density and improve balance and stability. You'll enjoy a variety of equipment from elastic bands, free weights, machine weights and body weight movements.
prYme survive - An aquatic education program designed specifically for our 50 years aged members. You will learn how to relax and float in the water and how to submerge comfortably. As participants progress, basic strokes will be developed in Freestyle and Backstroke.
zumba gold 50+ - The original concept of Zumba combines a dance workout with a party-like atmosphere. Zumba Gold builds cardiovascular health by challenging the heart and working the muscles of the hips, legs and arms and dance moves.
Check out our fees and charges page for membership and casual rates for prYme membership
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