A new program hosted by PCYC Burdekin is inviting those aged 55 and above to get active.
Healthy Active Bodies is a group fitness program tailored for mature adults aged 55 plus.
The program is based on progressive resistance training and incorporates aerobic exercise, balance and flexibility classes.
The classes are circuit based, allowing each participant to exercise at an intensity which is suitable to their needs.
“It’s very important, as we age, to keep as fit and healthy as we can,” said Ayr Health Service Senior Physiotherapist Sarah Searle.
“The stronger you are, the less likely you are to fracture anything if you were to have a fall.
“It’s got lots of great social benefits too, it’s a great way to make new friends and keep active in the community.”
The classes are run by local trainer Joanne Barbagallo and made possible through funding received from the Townsville Hospital and Health Service via the Rural and Remote Medical Benefits Scheme.
Director of Nursing and Facility Manager at Ayr Health Service, Tracey Gabiola, said the local health service has been redirecting these funds for approximately the last five years to support these health promotion initiatives like Healthy Active Bodies.
“The programs have a definite primary health care focus and support people across the life span from adolescents to aged persons,” she said.
“Many of the programs are specifically targeted to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth which is vitally important for our Burdekin community.”
Burdekin PCYC Youth Club Program Manager Andrew Sherrington thanked the Townsville Hospital and Health Service for the funding.
“Burdekin PCYC is incredibly thankful to Townsville Hospital and Health Service for their ongoing support with funding to deliver this and other programs within the Burdekin community,” he said.
“Without the support of this funding, this program and many others would not be possible and we are forever grateful to Townsville Hospital and Health Service for their generous support.”
Classes are provided at no cost to the local community and are offered every Monday from 10am–11am and Friday from 9am–10am.
Contact Burdekin PCYC on 07 4783 1009 for more information.
The Healthy Active Bodies group with Senior Physiotherapist Sarah Searle (third from left) and Joanne Barbagallo (front)
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