Heartmoves

Heart Foundation Heartmoves is a gentle physical activity program suitable for anyone who hasn’t done any exercise in a while. You can exercise at your own pace in a friendly atmosphere. Heartmoves is open to everyone and is designed to be safe for people with stable long term health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes or obesity. Heartmoves programs can be held in a pool, a gym or as a group exercise.

Objectives of program:

• Lower blood pressure and improve cholesterol control

• Manage weight

• Improve wellbeing, quality of life and sleep

• Manage diabetes

• Improve balance and flexibility

• Improve bone mineral density with arthritis management

• Prevent falls and injuries from falls

To discuss cost, clearance and transport options please call the office on 07 5527 8011

Lungs in Action

Lungs In Action is an initiative of Lung Foundation Australia. Lungs In Action is an exercise maintenance program designed for people with stable chronic lung conditions who have completed a pulmonary rehabilitation program. Lungs in Action is also extended to include graduates of heart failure rehabilitation program for people with stable NYHA class II and NYHA class III (Heart failure).

Objectives of the program:

• To reduce hospital admissions

• To improve quality of life

• To maintain strength and endurance of the lungs and heart in a supervised environment

Tai Chi for Seniors

Tai Chi that is evidence based, customised, safe and targeted Tai Chi intervention program for improving health, reducing the risk of falls and preventing falls. The program allows participants with mobility and balance issues to participate seated if required.

Objectives of program:

• Improve and maintain muscle strength

• Improve and maintain mobility, coordination and dynamic balance

• Improve the body’s ability to adjust to directional change

• Improve blood circulation and blood pressure

• Reduce stress, increase confidence and overcome anxiety and fear of falling

Light Pace Aqua

This is a low intensity exercise class held in warm water or a hydrotherapy pool (appox. 34 degrees Celsius). Led by a fitness instructor, this is an enjoyable class designed for older adults, people with stable health conditions or those that haven’t exercised for a while.

Objectives of program:

• Reduce pain

• Improve and maintain strength, flexibility and joint mobility

• Relax tense and sore muscles

• Improve and maintain balance

• Lower stress and have fun