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Chair Based Exercise Sessions in the Community 2009/2010
The Public Health Directorate and Falls Prevention Nurse would like to thank all those who came along to any of the chair based exercise sessions which have taken place since August 2008 in Castletown, Onchan, Ramsey and Peel. There are now 2 further sessions at the NSC in Douglas, and in Port Erin.
Everyone is welcome to attend any of the sessions below which are free of charge. They will include one hour of gentle exercise, and there will be time for a chat and a drink after the session.
The weekly sessions are running in the following places:
Ramsey: Mondays 10.30 – 11.30 a.m. Ramsey Town hall, 1st Floor
Castletown: Tuesdays 2.00 – 3.00 p.m. Sandfield Court Residents Lounge
Douglas: Tuesdays 2.00 - 3.00 p.m. National Sports Centre (NSC)
Peel: Wednesdays 10.30 – 11.30 a.m. Corrin Hall, Peel
Onchan: Thursdays 2.00 – 3.00 p.m. Onchan Community Centre, School Road, Onchan
Port Erin: Fridays 2.00 - 3.00 p.m. Port Erin Methodist Church Hall
If you know someone who is thinking of joining the session, but are not sure if the exercises are for them, some responses from participants’ of the taster sessions include "Great fun and not too strenuous"
and "very rewarding; some exercises were easier than others for my particular abilities"
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Chair-based programmes include exercises that strengthen the muscles used in every day activity, gradually progressing and targeting specific areas to improve their performance. This can be achieved by including tasks such as sit to stand, chair marches and stretching, or functional reaching of the arms above the head.
Practical Benefits of Chair Work
- Enables greater range of movement by providing points of leverage and support.
- Provides upper and lower body stretches and mobility work.
- Minimises load-bearing and reduces balance problems.
- Enables a mix of exercise intensity and type (e.g. endurance, resistance and balance) that would be impossible for less able individuals standing up.
Pre exercise considerations
Before you start exercising it is recommended that you speak to your doctor. While exercising, if you experience chest pain, dizziness or severe shortness of breath, stop immediately and seek medical advice.
A copy of theChair Based Exercises Booklet is available for download. For further information and advice please contact 642639 or contact us via email.
Chair Based Exercise Instructor's Course - February 2010
Date: 18 & 19 February 2010
Venue: Nobles Hospital Site, Braddan, Isle of Man.
This two-day course will give participants the skills to lead chair-based exercise sessions in a group or one to one setting.
There are many benefits for the older person who regularly participates in the chair based exercise sessions, for example, they can help to improve the performance of daily functional actions, promote circulation, improve posture and strengthen important muscle groups. Taking part in a session can be fun and sociable increasing interaction with others.
Enrolement forms are available for download at the bottom of this page.
If you are interested in taking part in the course or would like more information please contact, Public Health Directorate, Telephone: 642639, or Email: publichealth@gov.im
This page was last updated on 18 January 2010.
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