People of all fitness levels are encouraged to strengthen the CORE Abdominal and Back muscles, which may assist in improving posture and stability. Improve fitness, increase muscle mass and strength using bodyweight, hand weights, resistance bands, and mat work pilates. Complete the class with a gentle stretching routine for improved muscle tone, flexibility, and range of motion. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

Class is run by an experienced Fitness Trainer, specializing in women and older adults.

What to bring:

Please bring a floor mat, towel and water bottle.

About the tutor:

"I focus on teaching group exercise classes focused on strengthening bones & increasing muscle mass. I believe functional movement increases range of motion & flexibility, while gentle movement aids with arthritis pain & stiffness."

Louise has been teaching group exercise classes (both land and aqua/hydrotherapy) since 2009, specializing in older adults' functional fitness for improved muscle strength, bone density, flexibility, fall prevention, physical and mental health. She enjoys keeping fit & motivating others to continue their fitness journey. Louise commenced instructing exercise classes in 2012 at SGSCC. During that time she has completed several professional training workshops for Exercise & Falls Prevention, Restoring Optimal Function for the Hip, Knee & Ankle, Aqua Hydropower workshop, Studio Pilates International Matwork course & Small Pilates Ball course.

Some of my current qualifications include: Registered Level 2 Exercise Professional with Fitness Australia, Specialised Older Adults Trainer, Certificate III, IV & Diploma of Fitness, Accredited teacher for Group Exercise, Personal Training, Aqua Trainer, St George Hospital’s Strengthening for over 60’s Trainer, Boxing Skills Trainer, Stepping On & Falls Prevention Programs, Trainer & Assessor teaching CPR & First Aid for Surf Life Saving NSW. " Louise

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.