A-Quality Movement

With Jessica Pinkowski
The quality of movement is critical for optimal outcomes at any age. The aqua environment is unique and instructors need a specialized skill set to help active agers achieve success. Learn how to develop this set of “teaching tools” including visual and verbal cueing to promote proper posture and effective movement mechanics.

Time: 82 Minutes

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Active Aging: No Place Like Foam

With Sara Kooperman, JD
This exploratory session addresses foam rolling for the Active Ager. Self-care is increasingly important to incorporate into our daily activity to ensure that our body functions optimally. Get “on a roll” to explore safe methods of myofascial release, including self-massage, to manage reduced flexibility, accumulated injuries and decreased mobility and circulation for the 50+ market.

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Tai Chi 24 Yang Style

With Elian Haan
The Tai Chi 24 Short Form Yang Style is a short and simplified version of the unique movements of Tai Chi. This style is observed and performed by many in parks and public places all over the world. Elian has developed a simple way to explain and teach this form as a fun way of exercise for students so that they quickly can pick it up, join in anywhere and enjoy this beautiful style of movement and meditation.

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Qi Gong and Tai Chi for Seniors

With Elian Haan
Targeted to the 55+ fitness client, still active, and looking to make the most of their hourly fitness class, the four focus components are Movement, Meditation, Balance and Breath. Every class starts with a Qi Gong warm-up and 20 minutes learning the Tai Chi 24 Short Form. This is a gentle moving class, popular with people that are motivated to increase their flexibility and movement in general and like to improve their posture and balance.

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Active Aging: Between the Chairs

With Irene Lewis-McCormick, MS
Functional movement, range of motion and the ability to perform unassisted daily activities are strongly linked to joint flexibility, soft tissue range of motion, balance and agility. This session explores aging populations with respect to mobility and relaxation techniques including a class design that is unique and appealing for this potentially fragile community.

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Training Older Clients with Osteoarthritis

With Dr. Evan Osar
If you work with baby boomers or seniors, then you likely work with individuals who have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease (DJD). DJD is one of the most common orthopedic issues keeping individuals from effectively walking, biking, exercising and/or performing daily activities. During this session, you will learn exactly why your clients develop joint issues and discover a corrective exercise strategy to safely and effectively improve your clients’ stabilization and movement patterns.

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Go Bones

With Kim Garcia
Over 50% of those over 50 years old are diagnosed with osteoporosis. Individuals suffering with chronic joint pain continues to rise. These clients seek support and help in learning how to safely exercise to become stronger. Join Herson and Kimberly to learn how to safely empower individuals to age well.

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Poolates

With Lisa Gibson
Poolates takes the principles of Pilates and translates them into the aquatic environment. Class participants learn basic Poolates exercises and how they can be modified. Poolates also demonstrates how the eight Pilates principles apply in water and why Poolates is different from other aqua workout methods.

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Strength Training for Longevity & Vitality

With Sara Kooperman
Whether a personal quest or way to engage the fastest growing segment of the population, this workout presents effective and manageable training techniques for the 50+ population. Led by an icon in the fitness industry, Sara takes you through this Group Strength Class using simple exercises and portable equipment for a total body workout. Strength, endurance, flexibility and balance are the lenses we use when analyzing our programming. It’s not about how long or hard you train, it’s about exercising smart for longevity and vitality.

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