Exercise Programs / Classes

Class information

Cost:- $12 per session – payment on a termly basis . Casual attendance $15 per session
Class format:- – the focus of the class is functional strength, balance and back care. (some exercises conducted lying on the floor …a mat is required) 
Classes Are Ongoing Throughout the Year During School Terms

Further information and requirements when attending

• Everyone needs to sign the class attendance sheet weekly.
• A screening form needs to be filled in on the first day of attendance. This is necessary for legal purposes and to enable the program to be tailored to suit participant needs and abilities.
• This program is not an alternative to a rehabilitation program prescribed by an allied health professional. Any relevant information concerning treatment or any specific exercise that needs consideration in relation to a condition must be provided along with a medical clearance.
• Any relevant information concerning treatment, or exercises that may contraindicated, also needs to be provided prior to commencement of the program.

If you are having treatment for any condition from your doctor and/or other health professional(s) they need to be informed of your attendance in the exercise program. Any issues you may have will need to be discussed and cleared with the practitioner.

Types of classes

1. Aerobic and Fitness Classes
Fitness involves 3 major elements. Strength, Suppleness and Stamina. (safety is paramount and number one priority). For a well-rounded general exercise program all of these 3 elements need to be included. Aerobic classes are general in nature with the aim of challenging and improving overall fitness levels that involve mobility, strength and aerobic elements.

2. Balance – Falls and related injuries are a major issue which can be associated with aging and inactivity.
“Falls risk reduction ….It’s all about ……Making sure People can Control their Movements and Walk Safely in any Situation and any Environment”
To reduce the risk of falls and injuries it involves developing the necessary physical skills to move in a safe, effective manner. This can be achieved by exercising the relevant body parts and muscles to stay strong, stable and in control at all times. This program is designed to improve function and balance to help people cope with activities throughout the day.

3. Basically Backs – Back pain is the single most common musculo-skeletal ailment with 80% of the population reporting a back problem sometime within their life
The body must be capable of adapting to the many activity demands put on it in daily life and we only realize how much our back works when something goes wrong. Changes can occur especially in the back. By undertaking regular, appropriate foundation exercises this can assist provide support for the back and maintain spinal movement to prevent some unnecessary issues.
The classes aim to enable participants to remain physically active and move as independently as possible with safety and confidence. It also aims to prevent and or slow down any functional decline and achieve relevant and realistic mobility levels to maintain functional capacities

4. Strength Training Classes- Staying Strong Throughout Life
“Research is recognising the importance of maintaining muscle mass and strength to increase functional independence and decrease the prevalence of many age-associated chronic diseases.”
Age is no barrier to the enhancement of muscle mass and function and improvements are comparable to that observed to young participants who undertake progressive strength training exercises. Keeping muscles strong are important in assisting overall functional abilities and balance by

a) improving muscle mass to maintain the potential of the muscle

b) maintaining overall joint stability

c) maintaining bone strength to prevent and reducing the potential problems associated with osteoporosis

d) increasing overall stamina – daily activities can become easier to undertake

The strength training program is designed (using weights and resistance bands) to provide the appropriate exercises for individuals that involve the correct amount of strength training to attain maximal benefits at lowest risk.

“Strength training helps offset the loss in muscle mass and strength typically associated with normal aging”

Summary
Exercise can keep your Mobility and Energy levels as good as possible as well as  keeping you Strong and well Balanced

What to wear and bring?

Loose fitting comfortable clothing; lace up shoes and water. (Mat for floor work)

2024-Movement-Matters-Class-Information PDF Download

For information and bookings – Please see below:

For Movement Matters Classes – specific
Contact:  Movement Matters. sally@movementmatters.info
9816 3199. Business number with answer machine (hours Monday – Friday 10:00am – 4:00pm)

Class information
Cost: $12 per session – payment on a termly basis . Casual attendance $15 per session
Costs may be different if booking through Ku ring gai council or The Hub, Lane Cove

For Lane Cove classes (The Hub)

Contact: Julie Faigen • Events Coordinator
p.  02 9427 6425
e.  jfaigen@sydneycs.org    w.  www.sydneycs.org
a.  1 Pottery Lane, Lane Cove, NSW 2066

For Lindfield and Gordon balance classes; St Ives back class

Contact: For information and booking.
Robin Hall •  Aged Services Coordinator   •  Mon – Thurs  •  Ku-ring-gai Council
9424 0836  •  rhall@krg.nsw.gov.au  •  www.krg.nsw.gov.au

Monday

*Hunters Hill

Gladesville Community Centre Gladesville Road, Hunters Hill
Time: 8:00 – 9:00
Class type: Strength and Balance – Beginners and Intermediate level
Contact:  Movement Matters directly.
9816 3199. Business number with answer machine (hours Monday – Friday 10:00 – 4:00)

*Bankstown

Bankstown Yagoona Community centre
Time: 10:30– 11:30
Class type: General fitness – suitable for less active focusing on strength and balance.
Contact:  Movement Matters directly.
9816 3199. Business number with answer machine (hours Monday – Friday 10:00 – 4:00)

*Lindfield

Lindfield Senior Citizens Centre
259 Pacific Highway, Lindfield
Time: 1:45 – 2:45
Class type: Focus – Strength and Balance (Beginners and Intermediate level)
Contact: For information and booking.
Robin Hall •  Aged Services Coordinator   •  Mon – Thurs  •  Ku-ring-gai Council
9424 0836  •  rhall@krg.nsw.gov.au  •  www.krg.nsw.gov.au

Tuesday

*St Ives

St Ives Community centre
The village green, St Ives
Time: 8:00 – 9:00
Class type: General class.  Suitable for people wanting to maintain general fitness levels.
(Intermediate level)
Contact:  Movement Matters directly
9816 3199. Business number with answer machine ( hours Monday – Friday 10:00 – 4:00)

*St Ives

Ku-ring-gai Community groups Meeting Room
Cnr Mona Vale and Roselands Rds. St Ives
Time: 10:00 – 11:00
Class type: Suitable for people wanting to focus on Back Care (mobility and strength)
Contact: For information and booking.
Robin Hall •  Aged Services Coordinator   •  Mon – Thurs  •  Ku-ring-gai Council
9424 0836  •  rhall@krg.nsw.gov.au  •  www.krg.nsw.gov.au

*Lane Cove

The Hub
1 Pottery Lane, Lane Cove
Time: 12:00 – 1:00
Class type: Suitable for less active focusing on Strength and Balance

Time: 1:15 – 2:15
Class type: Suitable for people wanting to maintain general fitness levels with a major focus on strength and balance.(Intermediate level)
Contact: For information and booking.
Julie Faigen • Events Coordinator
p.  02 9427 6425
e.  jfaigen@sydneycs.org    w.  www.sydneycs.org
a.  1 Pottery Lane, Lane Cove, NSW 2066

Wednesday

* Five Dock

The Club- Five Dock, 66 Great North road
Time:   9:00 – 10:15 General Fitness class with a major focus on Back Care
Contact:
Phone: The Club- Five Dock , 02 9712 2055
Movement Matters directly
9816 3199. Business number with answer machine ( hours Monday – Friday 10:00 – 4:00)

*Lane Cove

Time: 11:00 – 12:00
Class type : Suitable for people wanting to maintain general fitness levels with a major focus on strength and balance .(Intermediate level)
Contact: For information and booking.
Julie Faigen • Events Coordinator
p.  02 9427 6425
e.  jfaigen@sydneycs.org    w.  www.sydneycs.org
a.  1 Pottery Lane, Lane Cove, NSW 2066

*Gordon

 Gordon Library. Old school building. Room 2 (downstairs)
 799 Pacific Highway. Gordon
Time: 1:30 – 2:30
Class type: Focus – Strength and Balance (Beginners and Intermediate level)
Contact : For information and booking.
Robin Hall •  Aged Services Coordinator   •  Mon – Thurs  •  Ku-ring-gai Council
9424 0836  •  rhall@krg.nsw.gov.au  •  www.krg.nsw.gov.au

Thursday

* St, Ives

St Ives community centre
The village green, St Ives
Time: 8:00 – 9:00
Class type: Suitable for people wanting to focus on Back Care (mobility and strength)
Contact:  Movement Matters directly
9816 3199. Business number with answer machine ( hours Monday – Friday 10:00 – 4:00)

*East Lindfield

Lindfield Community Centre, Pleasant Street. East Lindfield
Time: 10:00 – 11:00
Class type: General Fitness class
Class type: Suitable for people wanting to maintain general fitness levels
(Up to Intermediate level)
Contact:  Movement Matters directly
9816 3199. Business number with answer machine ( hours Monday – Friday 10:00 – 4:00)

*Boronia Park

Time: 12:00 – 1:00
Class type: .  Suitable for people wanting to maintain general fitness levels.
(Intermediate level)
Contact:  Movement Matters directly
9816 3199. Business number with answer machine ( hours Monday – Friday 10:00 – 4:00)

Friday

Lane cove

Time: 10:00 – 11:00
Class type: Individual Circuit -program Suitable for people wanting to improve  specific fitness issues with a major focus on strength and balance .(Intermediate level)
Contact : For information and booking.
Robin Hall •  Aged Services Coordinator   •  Mon – Thurs  •  Ku-ring-gai Council
9424 0836  •  rhall@krg.nsw.gov.au  •  www.krg.nsw.gov.au

 

Movement Matters – Exercise for the Older Adult

MOVEMENT MATTERS is in the forefront of the business of maintaining movement for the mature adult by providing health and fitness information and exercise programs. It has been in existence since 1997 and focuses on exercise to keep people active and functioning well.

Sally Castell (Director) has a background in physiotherapy, recreational therapy, health promotion, fitness and community education. Over the years she has had many positions working in various health departments and for NGO’S. Sally has gained vast practical work experience in rehabilitation centres, hospitals, retirement centres, community settings and health promotion in the UK and Australia. This work has been alongside a number of research and community projects involving the planning and implementation of exercise programs on issues such as community programming, falls prevention, depression and strength training.

With this experience Sally is in the ideal position to provide the appropriate advice and guidance on health issues and exercise programs that are relevant, functional and safe for the less active body

Classes and education programs are conducted throughout the year at various facilities and are designed specifically to accommodate all abilities and conditions. The exercises are developed and graded to provide functional, relevant, appropriate and safe movement for all participants.

Movement Matters Overall Goals

The overall goal of exercise in later life should involve the means to prevent and or slow down functional decline and optimise physical and mental function in order to be able move safely and as independently as possible.

• Enable every person to achieve relevant and realistic mobility levels to maintain functional capacities that enables them remain physically active and move as independently as possible with safety and confidence
• Maintain physical and mental function and well-being to prevent and / or slow down functional decline

“The overall challenge is for everyone to find the ways and means to remain active and healthy for as well as possible and as long as possible. This will enable people to participate in the many dimensions required to remain in control to have a quality and fulfilling life.

There are many individual differences. Everyone has different life experiences, needs, wants, skills, expectations and ways of looking at things. There therefore needs to be a variety of graded programs available to accommodate the all these different needs, levels of abilities and multiple health states / condition.  ………. no one program will suit all.

Studies suggest that physical activity programs combining aerobic/ strength / flexibility components have promising results and protect against cognitive and physical capacity decline associated with ageing .

Age matters less….it is what you can do; need to do; have the ability to and want to do that counts. Things are possible, but it does involve putting in some effort in to acquire the appropriate information, setting aside the time, keeping focused and disciplined and having the right attitude….and keep going …persistence pays in the long run!”

“Because of their low functional status and high incidence of chronic disease, there is no segment of the population that can benefit more from exercise training than the elderly”     (Evans 1995)