The
Get Going Stay Active program, co-funded by COTA Seniors Connect and the
Office for Recreation and Sport, aims to promote health and well-being amongst people over 50 by increasing availability and awareness of fitness classes within the community.
The program encourages older South Australians to become more active by referring them to low cost fitness classes in their area. The program is also able to refer people graduating from rehabilitation to appropriate classes. Where there is a need the program promotes the creation of new classes or development of existing services by linking organisations and instructors to programs.
COTA Seniors Connect works with Councils, Aged Care Facilities, Health Professionals, Community Organisations, Therapy Services and Fitness Instructors to promote the benefits of being active to older South Australians and to develop services to deliver these benefits.
A variety of different activities are available through the Get Going Stay Active program:
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Aqua programs Low intensity aerobic workout in water with strength, flexibility, and balance exercises
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Chair Exercises Strength, flexibility, muscular endurance exercises using good posture & form
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Community Fitness Great variety of exercises utilizing different equipment to work all muscle groups includes 20 minutes cardiovascular work and caters for different levels
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Dance classes Type of dance dependent on instructor
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Falls Prevention classes Comprises exercises for strength, flexibility, balance, eyes & middle ear interaction, posture, assisting reaction time
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Light weights classes great for toning and osteoporosis, can be standing, sitting or on the floor. Concentrates on good form & posture. No aerobic activity
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Line Dancing/Chair Line Dancing Easy dances choreographed to music – no partner required
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Modified Martial Arts Works on posture, balance while incorporating KATA forms and modified martial art techniques \
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Tai Chi Series of flowing exercises which assist breathing, balance, posture& relaxation
Be active find 30 – just 30 minutes exercise a day is enough to maintain your fitness level
If you’re interested in getting involved or just to find out more
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