Register online at recreation.nanaimo.ca General Inquiries 250-756-5200 70 FAME (Fitness & Mobility NEW! Exercise Program) FAME (Fitness and Mobility Exercise) is a group exercise program developed for people who have had a stroke or other neuro-protective needs like Parkinsons and MS and who have some standing and walking ability. The program aims to improve mobility, cardiovascular fitness and arm and hand function. A physical therapist will facilitate various exercises with the goal of improving neuro-fitness. Instructor: Jean Medley Tu/F, Sep 9-Oct 24 | 11:30 am-12:30 pm | $120/10 | 147915 Tu/F, Oct 28-Dec 9 | 11:30 am-12:30 pm | $120/10 | 147916 Tu/F, Jan 6-Feb 17 | 11:30 am-12:30 pm | $156/13 | 148598 Beban Park Social Centre The Strength Session NEW! Build strength, stability and confidence in this fun and functional group fitness class designed for adults 65 and older. Using dumbbells, resistance bands, and bodyweight exercises, including safe core work on the floor, this class will focus on strength training and will help improve balance and everyday movement. You will also support bone and cardiovascular health, boost your energy and enhance your ability to stay active and independent. Participants must be able to get up and down from the floor. Instructor: Meaghan Mounce Wed, Sep 3-24 | 3:45-4:30 pm | $28/4 | 149996 Wed, Oct 1-29 | 3:45-4:30 pm | $35/5 | 150002 Wed, Nov 5-26 | 3:45-4:30 pm | $28/4 | 150003 Wed, Dec 3-17 | 3:45-4:30 pm | $21/3 | 150005 Wed, Jan 7-28 | 3:45-4:30 pm | $28/4 | 150006 Wed, Feb 4-25 | 3:45-4:30 pm | $28/4 | 150007 Wed, Mar 4-25 | 3:45-4:30 pm | $28/4 | 150008 Bowen Park Complex Walking Better NEW! Using the Alexander Technique Do aches, stiffness or strain make walking uncomfortable? The Alexander Technique helps you move with ease by improving body awareness, releasing tension and changing harmful movement habits. Learn to walk with better posture, balance and a natural spring in your step. Instructor: Heike Walker Mon, Oct 20 & Nov 3 | 3:30-5:30 pm | $50/2 | 148783 Bowen Park Complex Restore Balance & Overcome NEW! Fear of Falling Using the Alexander Technique Do you lose balance easily, feel stiff or are afraid of falling? Fear of falling can affect your independence, well-being, and quality of life. The Alexander Technique is a gentle body-mind method that improves posture, coordination and movement. By increasing body awareness and releasing excess tension, it helps you move with greater ease, stability and confidence - reducing the risk of falls and injury. Instructor: Heike Walker Mon, Nov 17 & 24 | 3:30-5:30 pm | $50/2 | 148785 Bowen Park Complex From Tension to Ease - Support NEW! Nervous System Balance Using the Alexander Technique Chronic stress often leaves lingering tension in the body leading to anxiety, fatigue and disconnection. The Alexander Technique offers a gentle, embodied way to unwind these patterns and support nervous system regulation. In this two-class series, you will learn to release habitual tension, move and breathe with ease, and support recovery from stress or burnout. Perfect for anyone seeking calm, clarity and balance. Instructor: Heike Walker Mon, Feb 2 & 9 | 3:30-5:30 pm | $50/2 | 148786 Bowen Park Complex Finding Ease in the Body NEW! for Pain Management & Recovery Using the Alexander Technique Chronic pain, tension and fatigue often feed into each other. The Alexander Technique offers a gentle way to break that cycle by improving posture, reducing strain and increasing body awareness. This two-class series is ideal for those with back pain, repetitive strain or fatigue offering tools to move with greater ease, support and clarity. Instructor: Heike Walker Mon, Mar 2 & 9 | 3:30-5:30 pm | $50/2 | 148787 Bowen Park Complex Improve Posture, Change Movement Habits Exploring the Alexander Technique Improve posture, reduce stress and expand your awareness. This is a hands-on class where we explore the body’s naturally efficient design for movement and understand how we interfere with it through ingrained habits. We will use practical experiments to learn how to notice tightening, release muscle tension, re-establish better balance and move with ease. We will use visual, verbal and kinaesthetic (hands-on) cues to teach better movement. Participants should be able to do gentle movements of walking, sitting and lying on a mat. Instructor: Heather Walker Thu, Nov 6-Dec 4 | 3:30-5 pm | $100/5 | 153002 Wed, Feb 18-Mar 18 | 3:30-5 pm | $100/5 | 153003 Bowen Park Complex Please bring your own mat to fitness and yoga classes. Oh, shoot! We sometimes make mistakes or information changes. Please check our online Activity Guide for the latest program information.
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