Zumba Gold Chair Classes: Seated Zumba for Seniors
Zumba Gold Chair are Zumba Gold Fitness classes which have been modified to be done seated in a chair for seniors in aged care, retirement villages or living independently.
About Zumba Gold Chair Classes...
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These tracks would be suitable for aged care residents in low care environments as well as seniors living independently. For seniors in high care, the tracks shown in this compilation video would be modified to be slower and more simple.
These tracks would be suitable for aged care residents in low care environments as well as seniors living independently. For seniors in high care, the tracks shown in this compilation video would be modified to be slower and more simple.
Hey, I'm Olga!
I became a Zumba Gold Instructor in April 2012 and I have been teaching Zumba Gold Chair classes since August 2021.
About Zumba Gold Fitness ...
Benefits of Zumba in a Chair for Seniors:
Zumba Gold Chair classes can also incorporate a TONING section where participants use light hand weights to help build muscle mass, strength and endurance (note: participants bring their own 0.5kg hand weights).
I became a Zumba Gold Instructor in April 2012 and I have been teaching Zumba Gold Chair classes since August 2021.
About Zumba Gold Fitness ...
- a fun, simple and lower-intensity dance-fitness workout
- specifically designed for the active older adult
- available in standing and seated (chair) formats
- has easy-to-follow moves to zesty Latin, spicy Indian and other international music
Benefits of Zumba in a Chair for Seniors:
- the seated format is tailored to suit a range of abilities
- participants with balance or mobility issues can still get their fitness fix by exercising in a chair
- music brings people together, encouraging them to meet new people and socialise, which helps to alleviate feelings of loneliness and disconnection
- music and movement can promote relaxation, boost mood, and help reduce stress and anxiety
- cognitive exercise could assist in preventing dementia
- having music during exercise can be highly motivating, encouraging more movement
- physical benefits include:
- enhanced circulation and cardiovascular health
- stronger muscles and bones
- increased range of motion and flexibility
- better posture
- improved coordination
- these physical benefits can aid in decreasing fragility, improving mobility and reducing risk of falls
Zumba Gold Chair classes can also incorporate a TONING section where participants use light hand weights to help build muscle mass, strength and endurance (note: participants bring their own 0.5kg hand weights).
Current Aged Care Centres:
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Interested in having Zumba Gold Chair classes at your aged care centre or retirement village?Zumba Gold Chair classes in aged care centres and retirement villages can be 30 minutes, 45 minutes or 60 minutes in length. Contact Olga below! |
Interested in doing an online Zumba Gold Chair class with Olga?Pre-recorded Zumba Gold Chair classes are available on demand 24/7 for AUD $6 per class. Why not grab a friend or two for a fun and social fitness class together! For more info on online Zumba Gold classes, go here. Or go direct to the Zumba Gold Chair class:
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