EXERCISE CLASSES OFFERED AT JCCOA !
Tai Chi for Osteoporosis
Designed by Dr. Paul Lam, physician and Tai Chi master
There are many ways that Tai Chi helps people with osteoporosis. An excellent study showed Tai Chi slowed down the loss of bone density approximately three fold. When people with osteoporosis fall they are more likely to sustain a fracture. Many studies have shown that Tai Chi reduces falls. People with osteoporosis often have arthritis and loss of function due to age and weakness. Tai Chi relieves pain from arthritis, improves balance and the ability to do daily activities. Tai Chi helps people feel more
relaxed and improves mental strength so they can cope better with their conditions. Injury from falling is the major problem of the people with osteoporosis. There are several measures you can take to help reduce risks of falls; Tai Chi is one of the most effective measures shown by medical studies to prevent falls. Once you have learned the set, your instructor will help you apply Tai Chi principals in your daily activities to prevent falls.
Benefits of Tai Chi:
1. Relieves stress and depression 2. Improves concentration and memory
3. Improves balance and coordination 4. Builds muscular strength and stamina
5. Improves posture and biomechanics 6. Increases circulation, heart and lung function 7. Enhances the flow QI 8. Integrates body and mind
How Does It Work?
Medical authorities agree that suitable exercise for people with arthritis should incorporate components that can improve muscular strength, flexibility and fitness. Increased muscular strength supports and protects joints, which will reduce pain. Flexibility exercises also help to reduce pain and stiffness, thus improving
mobility. Stamina or fitness is important for overall health and
proper function of your heart, lungs and muscles.
Wednesdays at 9:15am
Tai Chi for Arthritis
Developed by Dr. Paul Lam for people with arthritis and elderly
people with balance problems. Dr. Lam developed the form with input from rheumatologists and physical therapists.
Tai Chi is a slow moving meditative exercise that began in ancient China , around 500 years ago. Tai Chi combines stress reduction with movement to improve health.
What are the benefits of Tai Chi for arthritis?
- Increases strength and flexibility 2. Decreases pain in joints 3. Decreases stress 4. Helps reduce high blood pressure 5. Increases sense of
well-being 6. Improves balance
Mondays at 1:00pm
IT IS NEVER TOO LATE TO START EXERCISING
We have chair exercise classes on Monday, Wednesdays at 10am and Friday at 9:15 am.
This class is lead by our senior volunteer Peggy Lagray and includes gentle stretching and strength building exercises.
LINE DANCING WEDNESDAY AT 1PM
Have you ever wanted to learn all of the new dances?
There a fee for this class $10 for 10 weeks. Classes are 1 hour long and meet once a week.
Mountain Yoga instructor, Kath Meadows tells us that “if you can sit in chair, you can do yoga”.
Classes are free for seniors 60+ . CHAIR YOGA FRIDAYS AT 1PM
If you have any questions, please call Gloria Hodges Recreation Lead 304 724 7111