Allow yourself some Time to Stretch to relieve stress, tension and anxiety. Muscles and joints weaken and range of motion reduces as we age. Besides making us feel good, stretching can relieve muscle tension and stress, increase your flexibility, circulation and improve your posture.

We begin with a slow, gentle warm up to increase body temperature and encourage circulation. Throughout the term, we’ll go through a series of passive stretching techniques targeting different areas of the body. Each participant is encouraged to work at their own pace and ability to improve balance, posture, flexibility and overall well-being.
Make some time for yourself to improve the harmony between your mind and body. Static stretching has been shown to activate your parasympathetic nervous system, which may result in a feeling of calmness and relaxation.

(Stretches can be modified to suit your needs and ability).

Course Outline:

• Students can work at their own pace doing a variety of stretching techniques.
• Learn a series of standing, seated and lying stretches.
• Stretch using chairs, bands and ties.
• Calm the mind and body for stress relief.
• Enhance mood and general wellbeing.

Learning Outcome:

• Students can work at their own pace, continue to do your favourite stretches at home.
• Learn several different stretching techniques to compliment your lifestyle.
• Understand the importance of stretching and enhance wellbeing.

What to bring:

• Towel and exercise mat (small pillow if required).
• Bottle of water.
• Wear comfortable clothing and suitable shoes for exercise.
• Tie or band for stretching.

About the Tutor:

Louise has been working in the Health and Fitness Industry for over 12 years teaching a variety of group exercise classes for older adults including Fit and Strong Bones, Pilates, Aqua and Hydrotherapy, Stepping On Falls Prevention and phone coaching through NSW Health. These classes are designed for older adults to enhance functional fitness while improving muscle strength, bone density, flexibility, falls prevention, physical and mental health.

Louise is qualified as a Trainer and Assessor in First Aid and has a Certificate IV and Diploma of Fitness.

“I enjoy keeping fit and I am passionate about helping others stay motivated to continue their fitness journey through functional and fun exercise classes”.

Other Information:

• To ensure resources are ready for you at the start of your course, we ask you ideally enrol at least one week before the course commences.
• All courses need a minimum number of students to run ("we try our hardest to get those") . If your course does not have enough students it will be cancelled prior to the commencement and you will be informed.