September 09 - December 02, 2025
Movement for Life: Older Adults (T/Th)
MRU Recreation Centre • 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW Calgary, AB, Canada T3E 6K6 Organized by MRU Cougars Athletics and RecreationAbout this event
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Description
Movement for Life with Sarah HallMovement & Mobility for Older Adults (55+): Enhancing Vitality and Independence
Prerequisites
- This program is for individuals who are 55 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
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 Studio U155 on 9 Sep 2025
meets at Studio U155 on 11 Sep 2025
Prerequisites
Movement for Life Gate Access
When
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Age and Gender
Ages 55-255 · Co-Ed
Location
Sessions
Movement for Life: Older Adults (T/Th)
C$220.50