Programs

Seniors Fitness Program

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

• Who? Seniors (55 years and older) of all abilities
• What? Fitness classes
• Where? Zoom
• When? Monday-Thursday, 17:30-18:30 EST; Saturday 11:00-12:00 EST
• Why? To improve strength, mobility, balance, and endurance

These are the main goals of the Seniors Fitness Program:

Join our one-hour seniors fitness sessions, open to seniors of all abilities. These sessions range from low- to high-intensity workouts, with a mix of standing and seated activities using resistance bands and dumbbells (handheld weights). These sessions are conducted by certified personal trainers and yoga instructors. The instructors always provide alternatives to each exercise to allow seniors of all abilities to participate.

• Implementation of exercise and fitness program for seniors that focuses on improving balance, increasing mobility, and building strength
• Provide an approach to prevent falls, reduce injuries and increase awareness of safety within the participant’s daily activities
• Develop an understanding of risks falls prevention strategies, and post-fall injuries
• Increase participants’ independence, cognition, mobility, and quality of life

To join, contact us ([email protected])

1. For registration
2. To get the Zoom link
3. To give the following waiver to Seniors Forum Canada and its instructors

Waiver for Seniors Forum

• You are voluntarily participating in these exercises and assuming all risk of injury to yourself arising out of this exercise.
• Medical Disclaimer: Note: If you have any cardiac or pulmonary conditions, please speak with your physician before doing these exercises. These exercises may increase your blood pressure, heart rate, and respiration. If you feel any pain or discomfort, please stop the exercises.
• By participating in this program, you understood and agreed to release and discharge Senior’s Forum and its instructors from any claims or causes of action, known or unknown, arising out of this exercise.

Sharing Dance Older Adults

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

• Who? Seniors (55 years and older) of all abilities
• What? Dance Classes
• Where? Zoom
• When? On-demand through an App
• Why? Anytime

This is not a dance class but a safe and accessible fitness program with music that engages older adults in meaningful activity that benefits physical, cognitive, and overall health. The sessions are delivered through on-demand videos (via an App) to seniors to participate independently from their own homes. It supports the overall physical, emotional, and social wellbeing of seniors through dance!

This program is conducted by Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS) and financially supported by the Social Planning Council of Ottawa.

If you are interested, contact us.