Silver Series & Specialized Programs
Silver Series programs are designed for older adults seeking to improve or maintain a healthy, vibrant and active lifestyle. All programs are taught by certified fitness professionals in a supportive and encouraging environment.
With a wide range of offerings, you are bound to find a class you will enjoy! A limited number of reserved parking spaces are also available near The Richard J. CURRIE CENTER for Silver Series participants with mobility concerns.
- General: Happy Hearts I Silver Pilates I Silver Strength & Balance (Formerly known as Silver Strides)|
- Specialized programs: APEX | AXON | Body & Bones |
Happy Hearts
Fitness, fun, and function! Our experienced and talented instructors teach cardiovascular movements, interval training, overall strength training, balance, and flexibility. Designed for: Older adults who are looking to maintain or improve their fitness level in an enjoyable and supportive atmosphere.
Forms: Get Active I Health History
Fall session: Instructed by Lauren Rogers & Barbara Timmins (Yoga)
Happy Hearts Fitness | Mondays & Wednesdays 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM | Sept.13 - Dec. 15 (14 weeks) | Fees: $95 + HST members; $110 + HST non-members
Happy Hearts Yoga I Fridays 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM I Sept. 17 - Dec. 17 (14 weeks) I Fees: $140 + HST members; $165 + HST non-members
Discounts provided for combining Happy Hearts Fitness with Yoga.
Silver Pilates
Silver Pilates is a movement class created and designed by Wendy to fit the needs of the more mature participant. This is a slower-paced and adaptive class to improve mobility and balance while increasing overall strength. Note: Participants must have the ability to get up and down from the floor and be functionally independent.
Forms: Get Active I Health History
Fall session: Instructed by Wendy Hamelin | Tuesdays, 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Sept. 14 - Dec. 14 (14 weeks) | Fees: $140 + HST members; $165 + HST non-members
Silver Strength & Balance
(Formerly known as Silver Strides)
Progressively improve your strength and balance in this twice per week program led by certified personal trainers. Each class consists of a warm up, strength training, balance, coordination, cardio and flexibility to help you feel confident in your daily movement patterns as you lead an active, healthy lifestyle. Pre and post testing is used as a measurement for improvement to monitor progress throughout the series.
Forms: Get Active I Health History
Fall session: Instructed by Caitlin Doyle
Virtual Program: Tuesdays, 10 AM - 11 AM | Sept. 14 - Dec. 14 (14 weeks) | Fees: $60 + HST members; $70 + HST non-members
Specialized programs
Specialized programs are geared specifically for various chronic conditions. Participants will be asked to have their doctor fill out a program specific medical form. Please see each program for the forms required.
All programs include pre- and post-testing, which is used as a measurement for improvement to monitor progress throughout the series.
APEX
The Apex program provides participants with a safe environment in which they can be physically active. Each class includes cardiovascular exercises along with strength training exercises.
All exercises are led by a CSEP Certified Exercise Physiologist (CEP). Pre and post-program testing is completed and is used as an objective measure for improvement throughout the program.
Forms: Get Active I Health History I Physician Form
Fall session: Instructed by Caitlin Doyle | Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 9 AM - 10 AM | Sept.13 - Dec. 17 (14 weeks) | Fees: $145 + HST members; $170 + HST non-members
A.X.O.N
The A.X.O.N program is designed to provide individuals who are experiencing physical complications due to a neurological condition with a safe place to be physically active. Each class incorporates exercises that will help to build and/or maintain upper and lower body strength as well as balance.
All exercises are led by Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology (CSEP) certified staff. Pre and post testing is completed and is used as an objective measurement for improvement.
Forms: Get Active I Health History I Physician Form
Fall session: Instructed by Caitlin Doyle & Mohammad Keshavarz I Tuesdays & Thursdays 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM | Sept.14 - Dec. 16 (14 weeks) | Fees: $135 + HST members; $160 + HST non-members
Body & Bones
Body & Bones is led by BoneFit trained (by Osteoporosis Canada) and CSEP certified staff.
It consists of a three day per week progressive program that includes resistance exercises and functional training. Days 1 & 2 will consist of full-body strengthening exercises and core conditioning, using bodyweight, light handheld weights, stability balls, and elastic bands. Day 3 will focus more on balance and flexibility work.
In previous programs, Body & Bones conditioning participants saw an increase in grip strength, lower body strength, range of motion of the hips and shoulders, and improved balance. These findings have strong correlations to the maintenance of an independent lifestyle and the prevention of a functional decline. Upon completion of the program, past participants also recorded an increase in quality of life.
Classes are tailored to meet the physical needs of each individual participant.
This program is designed for older adults who have osteoporosis or osteoarthritis and are looking for a full-body strengthening program.
Forms: Get Active I Health History I Physician Form
Fall session: Instructed by Caitlin Doyle & Wendy Hamelin (Yoga) | Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Sept.13 - Dec. 17 (14 weeks) | Fees: $145 +HST members; $170 + HST non-members
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