Register online at recreation.nanaimo.ca General Inquiries 250-756-5200 76 The Strength Session 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’ll 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 and should have previous exercise experience. Instructor: Meaghan Mounce Wed, Sep 9-Oct 21 | 3:45-4:30 pm | $42/6 | 167829 Fri, Sep 11-Oct 23 | 9-9:45 | $49/7 | 167833 Wed, Oct 28-Dec 16 | 3:45-4:30 pm | $49/7 | 167830 Fri, Oct 30-Dec 18 | 9-9:45 am | $56/8 | 167834 Wed, Jan 6-Feb 3 | 3:45-4:30 pm | $35/5 | 167831 Fri, Jan 8-Feb 5 | 9-9:45 am | $35/5 | 167835 Wed, Feb 10-Mar 10 | 3:45-4:30 pm | $35/5 | 167832 Fri, Feb 12-Mar 12 | 9-9:45 am | $35/5 | 167836 Bowen Park Complex Pilates Try this low-impact exercise to improve balance, core strength, flexibility and posture - crucial for aging bodies. It’s tailored to enhance daily movement, reduce fall risk, support bone density and strengthens key muscles in the core, hips and back making it ideal for maintaining independence and overall vitality. You do need to be able to get up and down off the floor. Some previous exercise experience is recommended. Instructor: Viktoriia B Wed, Sep 9-Oct 28 | 10:30-11:30 am | $56/7 | 171474 Mon, Sep 14-Oct 26 | 8:30-9:30 am | $48/6 | 171467 Mon, Nov 2-30 | 8:30-9:30 am | $40/5 | 171469 Wed, Nov 4-Dec 30 | 10:30-11:30 am | $64/8 | 171475 Mon, Dec 7-28 | 8:30-9:30 am | $32/4 | 171470 Mon, Jan 4-25 | 8:30-9:30 am | $32/4 | 171471 Wed, Jan 6-27 | 10:30-11:30 am | $32/4 | 171476 Mon, Feb 1-Mar 22 | 8:30-9:30 am | $56/7 | 171472 Wed, Feb 3-24 | 10:30-11:30 am | $32/4 | 171478 Wed, Mar 3-31 | 10:30-11:30 am | $40/5 | 171479 Bowen Park Complex Gentle Chair Fitness This class incorporates gentle fitness movements, yoga and stretching while primarily sitting in a chair. Some movements to standing and balance work will be done with the chair for stability. Stretch, relax, open the joints, release tensions, energize and revitalize. Instructor: Heather Walker Tue, Sep 8-29 | 9-10 am | $32/4 | 171429 Tue, Oct 6-27 | 9-10 am | $32/4 | 171430 Tue, Nov 3-24 | 9-10 am | $32/4 | 171431 Tue, Dec 1-29 | 9-10 am | $40/5 | 171432 Tue, Jan 5-26 | 9-10 am | $32/4 | 171433 Tue, Feb 2-23 | 9-10 am | $32/4 | 171435 Tue, Mar 2-30 | 9-10 am | $40/5 | 171434 Bowen Park Complex Active Chair & Fitness Flow This entry level class incorporates chair fitness activities for half the time with gentle movement, range of motion and stretching. The other half of the class is gentle standing flow, coordination and balance activities. It is a good level to try out to lead up to fitness level 1 or for anyone looking for a gentler, slower workout. Instructor: Heather Walker Wed, Sep 9-Oct 28 | 9-10 am | $56/7 | 171436 Wed, Nov 4-Dec 30 | 9-10 am | $64/8 | 171438 Wed, Jan 6-27 | 9-10 am | $32/4 | 171439 Wed, Feb 3-24 | 9-10 am | $32/4 | 171440 Wed, Mar 3-31 | 9-10 am | $40/5 | 171441 Bowen Park Complex Deep Stretch If you are looking to improve overall flexibility and mobility, this is for you! You do need to be able to get up and down off the floor easily. Instructor: Maki Kristiansen Mon, Sep 14-Oct 5 | 2-3 pm | $24/4 | 171583 Mon, Nov 9-30 | 2-3 pm | $24/4 | 171584 Mon, Dec 7-28 | 2-3 pm | $24/4 | 171585 Mon, Jan 4-25 | 2-3 pm | $24/4 | 171586 Wed, Feb 1-22 | 2-3 pm | $18/3 | 171587 Wed, Mar 1-22 | 2-3 pm | $24/4 | 171588 Bowen Park Complex Gentle Yoga This is a gentle hatha-style class that focuses on gentle stretches before each pose. Time is given to rest or relax briefly after anything that is strenuous. Participants please provide your own equipment (mats, blocks, straps, etc.) for class. Instructor: Heather Honey Fri, Sep 4-25 | 11 am-12 pm | $32/4 | 171452 Bowen Park Tenni Practice Wall Fri, Oct 2-30 | 10:30-11:30 am | $40/5 | 171453 Fri, Nov 6-27 | 10:30-11:30 am | $32/4 | 171455 Fri, Dec 4-18 | 10:30-11:30 am | $24/3 | 171457 Fri, Jan 8-29 | 10:30-11:30 am | $32/4 | 171461 Fri, Feb 5-26 | 10:30-11:30 am | $32/4 | 171463 Fri, Mar 5-19 | 10:30-11:30 am | $24/3 | 171464 Bowen Park Clubhouse Yoga, Meditation, Pranayama Teachings have been handed down for thousands of years and are still relevant today. With yoga, you open up the body and increase flexibility, strength and clarity of mind. Pranayama leads the breath with easy techniques to enhance (prana) subtle energy in both body and mind. Instructor: Thomas Michaud Wed, Sep 9-Oct 21 | 10:45 am-12 pm | $48/6 | 171533 Wed, Nov 4-Dec 16 | 10:45 am-12 pm | $48/6 | 171535 Wed, Jan 6-Feb 10 | 10:45 am-12 pm | $48/6 | 173375 Wed, Feb 24-Mar 31 | 10:45 am-12 pm | $48/6 | 173376 Rotary Field House QiGong, Meditation, Intro to Double Yang Tai Chi Chuan With mindful movements, moving meditation, static poses, breath, concentration, visualization, the Chi, internal energy, (Qi) in the body is circulating and accumulates and brings about relaxation, vitality, strength and clarity of mind. Some short tai chi movements will also be introduced. Light walking shoes are recommended. Instructor: Thomas Michaud Thu, Sep 10-Oct 22 | 11 am-12:15 pm | $56/7 | 171528 Thu, Nov 5-Dec 17 | 11 am-12:15 pm | $56/7 | 171529 Thu, Jan 7-Feb 11 | 11 am-12:15 pm | $48/6 | 173378 Thu, Feb 25-Mar 25 | 1 am-12:15 pm | $40/5 | 173380 Oliver Woods Community Centre Please bring your own mat to fitness and yoga classes and wear clean indoor shoes. DO YOU REQUIRE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT? If you require any accommodations or additional support when participating in our programs, please contact us at 250-756-5200.
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