Stay Strong and Independent! The Active Muscles Class is a fun, low-impact way to boost strength, balance, and flexibility. Using tools like dumbbells and exercise bands, this class helps you stay strong everyday.

Live Stronger Every Day

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Looking for a fun, safe, and effective way to stay fit after 65? The Active Muscles Class is designed to help you improve your strength, balance, flexibility, and overall mobility through gentle, low-impact exercises. Whether you’re looking to stay independent, minimize the effects of aging, or simply feel stronger in your day-to-day life, this class offers a supportive and engaging environment. You’ll use simple tools like dumbbells, exercise bands, and balance pods to build the functional strength you need for everyday activities like climbing stairs and carrying groceries.

What Can You Expect from the Active Chair Class?

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This class focuses on building functional strength and balance, which directly impacts daily activities like getting up from a chair, climbing stairs, and carrying groceries. Here’s what the class offers:

  • Targeted Muscle Exercises: Using a variety of tools like dumbbells, exercise bands, balance pods, and a yoga mat, participants perform practical exercises that strengthen the entire body.
  • Improved Balance and Flexibility: The exercises are carefully designed to improve balance, flexibility, and mobility, helping you move more confidently in your everyday life.
  • Low-Impact, High-Reward: While gentle on the joints, these exercises deliver real results, focusing on building strength and coordination without unnecessary strain.

 

More Details

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When and Where?

Every Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 10:50 AM.
Hosted at 653 Bloor Street West (Manning and Bloor).

Cost: CAD 20 + HST per person.
Limited space: We recommend registering in advance to secure your spot!

Maximize Your Health Benefits

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At Fit After 50, we are committed to making fitness accessible and affordable. Our services may be covered under various Health Care Coverage options, including your Health Spending Account and some extended healthcare insurance plans. Additionally, we proudly support veterans, as our services are recognized by Veterans Affairs Canada. In Ontario, kinesiologist services can now be claimed as an eligible medical expense with the Canada Revenue Agency. See here for more information. This means you can take advantage of the benefits while prioritizing your health and wellness.

Active Muscles or Active Chair?

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The Active Muscles Class is for over 50 people looking to build strength and improve mobility with low-impact exercises using equipment like dumbbells and exercise bands. In contrast, the Active Chair Class offers gentle, seated exercises ideal for those with mobility issues or chronic conditions, focusing on improving flexibility, muscle tone, and endurance with the support of a chair. Both classes help enhance fitness, but cater to different needs and abilities.