Movement Matters
“Movement Matters” - Exercise for the Older Adult
Invest in Your Health… Stay Active and Strong.
Don’t Make Age an Excuse… Everybody Needs to Move and Can still Exercise.
Anything is possible… There’s still Time… It’s Never Too Late.
Every Little Bit Counts… Don’t lose any more than can be helped.
About Movement Matters
Movement Matters (Sally Castell - Director) is in the forefront of the business of maintaining movement for the mature adult by providing health and fitness information and exercise programs. It has been in existence since 1997 and focuses on exercise to help people remain active and functioning well.
Sally Castell has a background in physiotherapy, recreational therapy, health promotion, fitness, and community education. Over the years she has had many positions working in various health departments and for NGO’S. Sally has gained vast practical work experience in rehabilitation centres, hospitals, retirement centres, community settings and health promotion in the UK and Australia. This work has been alongside research and community projects involving the planning and implementation of exercise programs on issues such as community programming, falls prevention, depression and strength training.
Class Information
Classes are conducted on Wednesday mornings
Time: from 9:00am – 10:15am during school terms.
Cost: $10 per session
Class format: The focus of the class is functional strength, balance and back care. (Some exercises conducted lying on the floor… a mat is required).
NB. If you are having treatment for any condition from your doctor and/or other health professional(s) they need to be informed of your attendance in the exercise program
Any issues you may have will need to be discussed and cleared with the practitioner.
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