Here
is another great reason to live at RidgePointe!
RidgePointe
Exercise Classes
RidgePointe
offers a variety of classes to improve activities for daily living. Safe, fun
& effective exercises increase cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength,
balance and range of motion. Whether you
are new to exercise or familiar with it, all of these classes may be modified
to meet your needs.
All the classes are taught by a
certified Aerobics Professional who specializes in working with adults 62+.
Classes are
held Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings and are FREE and Open to outside
guests to join us!
8:45 – 9:30 Yoga/ stretch - Available to men, women & outside
guests
The
Yoga/Stretch class begins with restorative breathing exercises.
After warming
up muscles and joints, we move to a series of yoga postures which may be
performed in a seated or standing position.
This class also offers poses to increase strength in our core muscles
which improve balance. The combination
of movements enhance the flow of energy to mind and body. We complete this class with a relaxation
segment. This segment may include
positive affirmations, listening to music, or self massage. This class is a
good way to have greater body awareness, acceptance and appreciation.
9:30- 10:30 Men’s Exercise class
The Men’s
class includes a variety of exercises designed to improve
muscular
strength, range of motion, balance and increase cardiovascular
endurance. Hand held weights, and resistance bands are
offered for muscle conditioning. A chair
is used for seated and/or standing support.
Basic movements for upper and lower body are designed to give you a safe
and fun workout.
The second
half of this class is a fun & challenging bean bag game.
Balance,
core strength, mental focus and sometimes “luck” are the components one needs to be successful in this game. Two teams compete in a fun atmosphere.
10:45- 11:30 Ladies Exercise class
Move to the
music through a variety of exercises designed to increase
strength,
coordination, agility and balance. These
skills are important
as they are
required during activities for daily living.
Hand held weights &
elastic
bands are available for strength conditioning . A chair is used for
seated
and/or standing support. We safely move through a combination of upper
and lower
body exercises. We finish with stretches to increase or maintain our
range of
motion. We complete the workout with a relaxation segment
This is a
fun, go at your own pace workout.

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