“Lots of laughs, enjoyable and loads of fun”, just some of the word’s participants use to describe the new Seat to Heal class that Age Concern provides on Tuesdays 10am at Kingston House in Kerikeri.

The hour-long class, developed due to demand, follows the format of the results proven Otago Falls Prevention programme and caters for all levels of fitness and abilities. The exercises that are performed seated and standing, are designed to strengthen limbs, improve mobility, and challenge balance.

Participants cannot speak highly enough of their instructor Linsey, or the benefits of attending the class.  John, in his eighty’s wonders “why more men don’t attend the class”. He goes on to say that he finds the class “challenging, but still manageable and I feel really good afterwards”. He also reveals, “I didn’t realise how bad my balance had become until I started attending the class.”

Two lovely ladies stop to speak with Hillary Sheard from Sport Northland as they are leaving.  Pam, in her eighties, can’t stop smiling as she speaks of the enjoyment, she gets from attending the class.  “I enjoy the quiet relaxed atmosphere, the small friendly group and the fact we are all of a similar age. I always feel happy coming, and my flexibility has improved” she says as she demonstrates a high leg kick.

Her friend Dale, in her mid-seventies, speaks of her concern for people she knows who are experiencing falls, and the possibility it could be her next, as the main motivator for her to attend. 

Whatever your motivation is, whether it is to improve balance, flexibility, your general fitness, and wellbeing or to meet new people, this could be the class for you.

For further details contact Age Concern Kerikeri 09 407 4474.