Active Adults
Movement for Health
Movement for Health is a programme funded through ACC and run by Sport Southland.
It is a 16 week course provided twice per week and is free to participants aged 65 years and over.
Movement for Health is currently running classes in Invercargill, Riverton, Winton, Edendale and Gore.
CLICK HERE to view promotional poster
Movement for Health is designed specifically for those aged 65 years and older and is aimed at improving balance, co-ordination and muscle strength as well as reducing the risk of having a fall. The programme is based on a modified version of Tai Chi which studies have shown to improve:
- Muscle strength which is important for supporting and protecting joints
- Flexibility which is important to enable people to move easier and facilitate circulation of body fluid and blood
- Fitness which is important for overall functioning of the heart, lungs, and muscles.
- Posture which provides correct alignment of the spine
Participants have shown definite improvements in not only their balance and strength but also increased confidence levels in their own capabilities.
2012 classes
Invercargill
| Day | Time | Venue | Address | Type | Starts |
| Tuesday | 9.30am | Hearing Association | 126 Leet Street | ACC | February 21 |
| Tuesday | 10.30am | St Andrews Pres. Church | Cnr Elles Rd and Manse St | ACC | February 21 |
| Tuesday | 11.30am | St Andrews Pres.Church | Cnr Elles Rd and Manse St | Graduate | February 21 |
| Wednesday | 10.30am | Richmond Grove | Cnr Yarrow and Margaret St | Graduate | February 22 |
| Wednesday | 11.30am | Richmond Grove | Cnr Yarrow and Margaret St | ACC | February 22 |
| Wednesday | 12.30pm | Richmond Grove | Cnr Yarrow St and Margaret St | Graduate | February 22 |
| Thursday | 9.30am | All Saints Church Hall | Cnr Holywood Tce and North Rd | Graduate | February 23 |
| Thursday | 10.30am | All Saints Church Hall | Cnr Holywood Tce and North Rd | ACC | February 23 |
| Thursday | 11.30am | Richmond Grove | Cnr Yarrow St and Margaret St | ACC | February 23 |
Winton
| Day | Time | Venue | Address | Type | Starts |
| Wednesday | 9.30am | Central Southland Church Hall | Meldrum St | ACC | February 15 |
| Wednesday | 10.30am | Central Southland Church Hall | Meldrum St | Graduate | February 15 |
Riverton
| Day | Time | Venue | Address | Type | Starts |
| Tuesday | 10am | Senior Citizens Rooms | Princess St | ACC and Graduate | February 14 |
Gore
| Day | Time | Venue | Address | Type | Starts |
| Monday | 10am | James Cumming Wing | Ardwick St | Graduate | January 30 |
| Monday | 10.15am | East Gore School | Wentworth St | Graduate | |
| Tuesday | 10.15am | James Cumming Wing | Ardwick St | ACC | February 21 |
| Wednesday | 9am | James Cumming Wing | Ardwick St | Graduate | February 01 |
Bluff
| Day | Time | Venue | Address | Type | Starts |
| Wednesday | 9.30am | TBC | TBC | ACC | TBC |
All ACC classes are free (funded by ACC; age criteria applies)
Graduate classes (except for Gore) cost $25 for eight weeks or $50 for 16 weeks - attendance once a week. Payable on the first day of attendance, and can be paid in two instalments if required.
For more information or to register please contact Ann Robbie on 03 211 2150 or email ann.robbie@sportsouthland.co.nz
Movement for Health: Success Story
Gary went through three major back operations, had numerous fused vertebrae and was forced to retire from farming at just 53 years of age.
Read about his experiences in the Movement for Health programme and see his amazing improvements.
CLICK HERE to read Gary's story.
