Bowen PCYC hosted a trial class for its newest gymnastics program last week aimed at helping seniors improve their mobility, all while having a bit of fun.
The local non-for-profit’s ‘Fitter for Life’ class – a strengthening and balancing curriculum devised by Gymnastics Australia - was a “huge hit”, hosting more than 25 community members.
Led by qualified, nationally accredited coach Tracey Hivon, Fitter for Life classes incorporate light stretching, very light weight training, ball activities, brain training activities, and coordinated sequences of light cardio with the aim to stimulate the mind and body.
Bowen PCYC Branch Manager and Police Sergeant Michelle O’Regan said the Gymnastics program is a “fun, fundamental movement program and social opportunity that aims to help seniors improve their mobility, strength, and coordination”.
“We’ve been working towards getting this program up and running for the last 18 months,” Sergeant O’Regan said.
“We’re very lucky to have Tracey, who has 20 plus years of delivering fitness classes, and tailors the classes to the group she’s facilitating to.”
The class is predominantly for those 50 and over, although younger persons may attend.
Ms O’Regan said this was the “full circle” for the PCYC’s gymnastics program.
“It’s just wonderful now to be able to offer this gymnastics curriculum that delivers something from toddlers right through to people who are retired,” she said.
Multiple weekly classes will begin at the PCYC in the New Year, and any interested persons can enquire at (07) 4786 1383.
Bowen PCYC has launched its newest gymnastics program ‘Fitter for Life’ which is aimed at guiding the older generation through mobility exercises
The class saw its participants take part in various light exercises
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