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Fitness Offerings

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Nordic Walking

Nordic Walking is a full-body exercise designed to improve upper body strength as well as core and legs, improve cardiovascular health, reduce joint pain, enhance posture and burn more calories than regular walking. Nordic Walking is especially helpful to older adults and for those electing knee and hip replacement. Learn and practice this sport using Activator poles designed by Occupational Therapists, used by personal trainers, rehab and mobility specialists and approved by the Parkinson's Foundation. This 4-week class is offered Tuesdays, 11:45-12:30, at the Arcadia YMCA in Richmond. Upon course completion, walkers may join The Striders Club and participate in Walk with Me Wednesdays.
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Balance, Posture, Gait

Are you afraid of falling? It's so easy to trip or lose your balance. Data shows that 30% of adults over the age of 65 will fall in any given year. The aftermath may be serious. Reduce the likelihood of falling by building strength, coordination, reaction time, gait and posture. Three month, small group class is available at La Grua Center, Stonington Borough and at Forget Me Not, Westerly.
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Stretch and Strengthen

Maintain your lifestyle and independence while improving your vitality and sense of well-being. Increased strength and flexibility will help lead you to better balance. Class includes use of small hand weights, kettlebells, bands, steppers and foam rollers. Class meets at the LaGrua Center, Stonington Borough Tuesdays and/or Fridays 10-11:00.
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Personal Training

One-hour, individual session that addresses any areas of weakness while enhancing strengths to promote progression and avoid a plateau. Personal Training sessions draw from three classes outlined above to improve overall fitness including agility, neuro-muscular connection, and reaction time to prevent falls and boost performance. Special focus on feet, ankles, wrists and hands available.