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It appears that regular exercise benefits everything from the head
to the toe and from the inside out. Research has well
documented that regular exercise will keep us more healthy and
youthful.
Exercise groups meet every week at the
Senior Center, unless specified otherwise and welcome new members. Remember, check
with your doctor before joining any exercise group or health club.
Water
aerobics- ADDING A SPLASH TO YOUR WORKOUTS!
Tuesdays and Thursdays; 9:20 am to 10:20
am
Tuesdays and Thursdays; 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Water Aerobics is a non-weight bearing exercise and a type of
resistance training that burns calories with less stress on the
joints and muscles. Water Aerobics is for all ages. You do not
need to know how to swim. And, it’s fun!
Water aerobics/swimming classes are held two days per week, at
Kensington Manor, 8400 Cunat Boulevard in Richmond. Aerobics
and Fitness Association of America (AAFA) instructor, Tara
Calabrese teaches this fun and exciting way to exercise. For
information call Amy at 815-344-3555.
Starting November 1st, the cost will
be $60/3 months (must be paid “up-front”) or $22/month (payable
monthly).
Senior Fitness
Training Group
8:00
am—Wednesdays & Fridays—$12 a month
Senior
Exercise Group
9:15 to 10 am
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays $12 a month
(extra
Monday class at 8:25 am class)
The resistance exercises, stretching and low impact aerobics are done on a "do as much as you can" basis. The group includes individuals that are stroke, pulmonary and heart patients side by side with healthy seniors who are in great physical condition. If you can’t touch your toes no one seems to mind. Just come to the Senior Center and join in.
McHenry Township Residents can also participate in this Fitness Program on Tuesday and Thursday at 9:00 a.m. at Kensington Manor, 8400 Cunat Blvd, in Richmond Township.
Tai Chi class
Thursdays at 9:00 am
at McHenry Township Hall, 3703 N. Richmond Road
Tai Chi is
a gentle form of exercise accomplished through a series of slow
and synchronized postures. Researchers have found that the
long-term practice of Tai Chi has a favorable effect on the
promotion of balance, mobility, flexibility and cardiovascular
fitness. It reduces the risk of falls in seniors. The studies also
reported reduced pain, stress and anxiety in participants.
After realizing the high interest in Tai Chi as an exercise, McHenry Township engaged the services of Allison Deputy, a Certified Tai Chi Instructor for over fifteen years.
Due to the continuous growth of the class, Tai Chi has moved to larger quarters at McHenry Township Hall, 3703 N. Richmond Road. The program is free for McHenry Township residents however there is a monthly fee of $10.00 for non-Township residents.
Line Dancing
Fridays from 1:00 to
2:30 pm
Line dancing is a popular activity among seniors and is an
exciting way to exercise. Dancing gives a great mind-body
workout while having fun!
Norm Rennert will be teaching lessons Norm is an experienced dance
instructor and has taught over 3,000 students.
There is a $5 charge for each session. (You only pay for
the sessions you attend and are not required to pay a fee if you
miss a session.)
Bocce Ball
Tuesdays at 10:00 am ~ weather permitting
Bocce Ball
is closely related to lawn bowling. The biggest difference is that
bocce is played on a hard-surface court with a backstop at each
end, while lawn bowling is played on grass with a relatively
free-form "court". There are very few Bocce courts
in the U.S. and McHenry Township has a tournament certified Bocce
court in McHenry Township Park.
Weather permitting, area seniors gather to participate in a fun outdoor bowling game in the park across the parking lot from the McHenry Township Senior Center. Teams are formed and everyone is welcome to participate. There is no charge to play. The Township provides the balls. All residents age 50 and older are welcome to join in this friendly weekly competition.
Bean Bag Toss
Tuesdays at 10:00 am
sometimes called Soft Horseshoes, is a game in which players take turns pitching small bags filled with beans at a raised platform with a hole at the far end of the court. On Tuesdays, a group of seniors meet at the Senior Center to pitch.
Town Hall Walking
Monday through
Friday, from 7:00 to 8:30 am
January through March
only
This special winter program is available to ALL McHenry Township residents. The
McHenry Township Hall is located at 3703 N. Richmond Road (Route
31) just north of Johnsburg Road.
Mall-walking has become a very
popular activity across the United States because it provides a
sheltered environment in which to exercise regardless of weather
conditions.
The Town Hall provides a protected
environment to join other walkers in a healthy morning exercise. No registration required.
The walking area is level which lowers the risk potential.
Walking away from traffic is safer and not breathing those motor
vehicle exhaust fumes is healthier. The most important benefit is
keeping fit during the winter months!
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