Description

Prerequisites

• This program is for individuals who are 70 years and older of any fitness level
• A PAR-Q+ (medical intake form) is required for all participants before attending

Training Overview
This 12-week fitness program addresses:

• Flexibility and Joint Health: Gentle stretching and joint mobility exercises to reduce stiffness and improve flexibility
• Balance Enhancement: Strengthening exercises to improve stability and prevent falls in daily activities.
• Functional Movements: Practice movements that improve daily tasks like bending, reaching, and lifting.

Each 75-minute class includes a warm-up, aerobic workout, strength training, balance exercises, stretching, and a cool-down.
What You Get

• Access to the recreation and fitness facility for the duration of the 12-week program
• Assessment/progress folder (we will test your strength, balance, and endurance throughout the program to ensure you are progressing your fitness level)
• Tea 'n Talk - this will take place at the end of the 12-week session. Let us treat you to a beverage and some opening conversation.
• Sit down with our Customer Experience and Fitness Supervisor and Fitness Coordinator to discuss successes and ways we can grow the program together.

Duration of the Program
Regular Program Dates

• Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 am - 10:45 am

Days without Programming

• TBA

Contact
If you have any questions about the program, please reach out to us at fitness@mtroyal.ca

Age Category

Senior (60+)

Location

Synergy U270 (Track Level) at MRU Recreation Centre
meets at MP Weight Room (west) U133 on 11 Dec 2025
meets at MP Weight Room (west) U133 on 16 Dec 2025
meets at MP Weight Room (west) U133 on 18 Dec 2025
meets at Studio U155 on 8 Jan 2026

Prerequisites

Movement for Life Gate Access