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Strong Bodies (A)
This is a strength and conditioning class designed to work with all major muscle groups using dumbbells, elastic bands, soft-touch balls, and body weight. This class is performed in seated and supported standing positions and consists of muscle and joint warm up followed by resistance exercises. Class concludes with gentle stretching. This class is for Still Hopes residents only.
Strong Bodies (B)
The class will begin by instructing residents as to how to safely get up and down off the floor. It wll include gentle stretches and core muscle strengthening on the floor using mats, pads, yoga straps and blocks. This class is for Still Hopes residents only.
Vital Motion
This is conducted from chair seating only. The class performs gentle stretches and range-of-motion exercises for 20 minutes for the benefit of joint health, limbering, pain relief and postural improvement.
Stay in Balance
A 10-week dynamic balance intervention developed for study by the Exercise Science Department at USC. This program is designed to improve balance awareness and performance of complex walking skills in order to decrease the risk of falling. Pre-registration and fee are required.
 Movers and Shakers
You get it all in one class! Combine joint flexibility, light cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, postural control, and balance -- all tailored to your specific level. You choose whether to remain in a chair or stand for some exercises.
Take a Seat
This is an aerobic conditioning class consisting of rhythmical movement performed while seated and concludes with light muscular conditioning in a supported, standing position. Balance and functional training are incorporated into some excercises.
Contact the Director of Wellness for more information: 803-739-5044 -- dheimlich@stillhopes.org
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