Getting in Shape is Made Easier at the Medfield Council on Aging

The following provided by Medfield Council on Aging.

Getting in Shape is Made Easier at the Center

The Center at Medfield offers a variety of exercise programs that can supplement your regular exercise routine. Our classes are available to community members on a drop in basis. There’s no need to sign up for a series of classes, this is a pay as you go opportunity. So if you need an extra workout try one of our classes. We hear it all the time the benefits of exercise; increases your flexibility, strength, posture, circulation, balance, breathing and even improves your mood.

Our classes consist of:

Exercise for Life 1 and 2 is a Silver Sneakers Program

Exercise for Life classes are now part of the Silver Sneakers family. EFL1 is an intense and active program while EFL 2 provides a full body seated workout. Silver Sneakers offers exercise classes at no cost to the consumer. Join us for classes with instructor Kim Vareika for classes on Mon. & Wed. EFL 1 is at 9:30 a.m. and EFL 2 is at 10:30 a.m.

Core Balance Class

Join the Core Balance with Jeanne Donnelly on Mondays at 12:30 p.m. and Fridays at 11:15 a.m. Balance training repairs damaged pathways to the brain, strengthens and stabilizes the core and teaches the body new strategies for keeping itself upright. Class is $5.

Strength, Stretch, and Balance

Tracy Buckley provides a stimulating yoga class, focusing on breathing awareness, fluid movements and gentle, yet challenging postures. All levels are welcome as are those more comfortable in chairs. Thursdays at 8:45 a.m. Class is $5.

Tai Chi

Join our Tai Chi class with Jeanne Donnelly on Friday mornings at 10:00 a.m. Tai Chi is a slow, gentle healing exercise that is ideal for reducing stress and stiffness, increasing balance, joint mobility, strength, flexibility and bone density. No experience necessary. Class is $5.

Mat Yoga

Mat Yoga emphasizes flexibility and relaxation with poses both on the floor and standing. Join this class on Tuesdays mornings at 9:30 a.m. Class is $3.

Chair Yoga

Enjoy the benefits of gentle chair yoga which provides instruction for beginners and those individuals who cannot get down on the floor. Tuesdays at 10:40 a.m. and Friday at 9 am. Class is $3.

ZUMBA Gold

Enjoy a Latin dance exercise on Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. and Saturday at 9:00 a.m. This workout will use every muscle and you’ll have fun doing it. Our instructor will keep your hips moving to the music. Class is $5.

Line Dancing

Do not underestimate the benefits of line dancing. Dancing is a unique form of exercise because it provides the heart-healthy benefits of an aerobic exercise while also allowing you to engage in a social activity. Visit us on Wednesdays at 3 p.m. Class is $3.

The Center welcomes you to try anyone of these classes and for questions or more information, please call the Center at 508-359-3665.