Royal Life Saving Grey Medallion

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ROYAL LIFE SAVING GREY MEDALLION



One-third of all drownings in Australia are people aged over 55 About 60 people aged 55 or more die by accidental drowning each year in Australia, according to a new study on aquatic-related injuries announced by the Australian Government Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot.  “A further 534 older people, on average, are admitted to hospital each year for injuries that occur while they are involved in aquatic activities, including boating and fishing.” Mrs Elliot said. 

The Royal Life Saving Society is launching the Grey Medallion program which is a water safety and lifesaving skills program for the over 55’s. The program endeavours to teach participants a range of personal survival techniques, provide them with skills to deal with an emergency situation and to develop confidence and competence to enjoy aquatic exercise and other water based activity safely.

There are four main components of the program:

 
·         Water Safety Knowledge
·         Resuscitation and Emergency Care
·         Aquatic Exercise
·         Personal Survival and Lifesaving Skills

Swimming or aquatic exercise can be a relaxing and pleasant form of activity for many older people, improving their mobility, flexibility and muscle strength. Regular physical activity can reduce the risk of heart attack, improve blood cholesterol, lower blood pressure and is a key means of preventing accidental falls which are a major problem for older Australians. With the increasing number of young children being looked after by their grandparents while mum and dad are at work or during the school holidays it is important to understand the risks associated with swimming at the beach or pool and being able to deal with an emergency should it arise. The Grey Medallion program will be provided at swimming pools throughout Tasmania and is scheduled to start mid January 2009. For more information including venues and course dates please contact Royal Life Saving Tasmania on 03 6243 7558 or visit www.tas.royallifesaving.com.au

Exercise to Music in Kingston

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Westwinds Community Gym

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WESTWINDS COMMUNITY GYM TIMETABLE 2008

Monday 6:15am  Men's Class

Monday 9:25am Women Class

Tuesday 6:15am Mixed Class

Tuesday 9:00am Older Adults Class

Wednesday 9:25am Mixed Class

Thursday 9:25am Mixed Class

Location: The gym is in the Hall behind Westwinds Community Centre, Woodbridge.  Enter through front doors during hours, if after hours enter in through right side of building.

Cost: All classes $5.00 (no children in gym and no exercising alone)

• All Classes are based on CrossFit training - constantly varied, functional movements at personally desired intensity. 
• Classes are always different!
• Classes cater for all fitness levels and abilities
• Classes taken by a fully qualified and insured Level 4 Personal Trainer and Level 3 Group Exercise Instructor.

Please make an appointment to be orientated through the Gym, if you have specific medical condition or haven't exercised for a while please let us know.

For all appointments call Anna Smee 0447 674009

Men's Gym - Woodbridge

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Kingborough Sports Centre - Seniors Exercise

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Kingborough Fitness Centre Seniors Classes Phone: 6211 8266

We are located on the lower ground floor of the Kingborough Sports Centre, Kingston View Drive, Kingston

EVERYONE WELCOME!

Staying Active (Over 50's) - Register on Ph: 6211 8266

12 - 1pm Tuesdays and Fridays

Non-impact strength class (15 mins warmup on electronic equipment, 30 mins weights & 15 mins on the fitball)

$6.00 per class, with an initial assessment fee of $20.00

Marys Grange Reachout (Over 50's) - Register with Mary Grange Program Manager - Joyce Batchelor Ph: 6227 9964

1 - 2pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays

Non-impact strength class (15 mins warmup on electronic equipment, 30 mins weights & 15 mins on the fitball)

Ezy Beat - Register with Lesley Ph: 6229 3898

Both Living Longer Living Stronger and Lite Pace

Living Longer Living Stronger

12pm Monday and 11:30am Thursday

Warm up on cardio equipment, followed by a tailored strength program in the gym

Lite Pace (60 mins)

Beginners, new mums or seniors

Exercise to music including fitball and abdominals

Tai Chi Qigong - Conducted by Jill & Joan of "Tas Tai Chi" Ph: 6228 7078

Mondays 12:40 - 1:40pm - Join any time $5.00 per class

Instructors trained by: Dr Paul Lam: "Better Health Tai Chi" & Master Zhang Hoa: "Sydney Healing Centre"

To view Kingborough Sports Centre website page please click here