Refresh how you start and finish your classes!
Do you start each class with the same exercises? Or do the same series of cooldown exercises at the end? Let’s inject some energy into your workouts with our Warm-up & Cooldowns for Older Adults online course - it’s your ticket to variety!
Included in the short course:
✓ 48 gentle seated exercises, perfect for warm-ups and cooldowns✓ Easy adaptations for standing classes
✓ Versatile moves to break up strength or cardio sections
Course highlights:
• Video demonstrations of all 48 exercises• Detailed descriptions with options and variations
• Printable PDF handouts for each exercise
Why you'll love it:
• 100% online - learn at your own pace• No assessments or video submissions required
• A great way to see how valuable our courses are!
• Unlimited access for members
COURSE DETAILS
Normal Price: $10 with 12 months accessMember Price: FREE with ongoing access
Duration: 1.5 hours
Downloads: 8 pages of exercise summary handouts
Accreditation: n/a
Don't miss this opportunity to refresh your class routines and keep your older adult participants interested with new, gentle, and effective mobility exercises!
Chair-based exercise is great for older adults!
Not sure why chair-based exercise is so great? See Trudi & Carol discuss their top 10 reasons for why you should be offering chair-based exercise in your classes now!Unlock a treasure trove of chair exercises!
Enrol in Chair-Based Exercise for Older Adults for 300 fabulous chair exercises for your group fitness classes. With videos, demonstrations, handouts, and expert tips, it's everything you need to create dynamic and effective workouts for older adults. Transform your sessions and empower your clients!What are instructors saying?
Great little short course
Mary Joy
This short little course has some super great ideas to incorporate into classes!
This short little course has some super great ideas to incorporate into classes!
Read LessExcellent again
M'Liss Steel
Excellent again, easy to follow, practical exercises.
Excellent again, easy to follow, practical exercises.
Read LessVery useful
Heather Cahill
Very useful and easy to follow.
Very useful and easy to follow.
Read LessHelpful and interesting
Sharon Cooper
Informative, to the point, helpful and interesting.
Informative, to the point, helpful and interesting.
Read LessThe course is very educational
Mariam Nabalinya
Enjoyed lower body and upper body.
Enjoyed lower body and upper body.
Read LessSimple and Easy to Execute.
Amanda Ajoke Onitiju
The course is properly tailored to suit the needs of older adults. The instructions are clear, simple and aimed at target areas of the body which is benefici...
Read MoreThe course is properly tailored to suit the needs of older adults. The instructions are clear, simple and aimed at target areas of the body which is beneficial for fitness in older adults.
Read LessMeet your trainers
Carol is an experienced chair-based exercise fitness instructor with a broad background teaching in fitness centres, aged care and retirement villages. With an all-around approach to strength, cardio, and core workouts, she has taught hundreds of chair classes for older adults. Carol believes there is no injury that cannot be accommodated for in a chair workout, and is passionate about making fitness accessible for everyone.
Trudi: The Seated Specialist
Trudi has extensive experience in teaching chair-based workouts and is always seeking creative ways to engage participants. She keeps her classes dynamic, ensuring they don’t get too comfortable before transitioning to standing exercises that utilise the chair for upper body, lower body, and balance challenges. Trudi knows the importance of providing options, so that participants of all abilities can improve their fitness in an inclusive workout environment.
Carol and Trudi unite their expertise and creativity in the Chair-Based Exercise for Older Adults course. Their combined knowledge provides you with invaluable insights and practical skills from industry leaders, empowering you to deliver effective, confidence-boosting chair exercise classes for seniors. With a focus on fun and engagement, you'll learn to incorporate dynamic seated and standing exercises into your routines, enhancing strength, mobility, and coordination for older adult participants.
Course curriculum
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Welcome
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Introduction
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Warm-up exercises
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Mobility exercises
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Lower body exercises
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Upper body exercises
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Successful completion
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About this course
- $10.00
- 7 lessons
- 0 hours of video content
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