Movement Matters Connect Group

The Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program is a recreational group exercise program on land that includes a variety of exercises that can be performed sitting, standing or lying on the floor. This program offers multiple components to help reduce pain and stiffness, and to maintain or improve mobility, muscle strength and functional ability. 

About our instructor: 

Cindy Senk M.ED in Rehabilitation,E-RYT200, Yoga for Arthritis Instructor, Accessible Yoga Teacher Certified, ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, Owner-MOVEMENT FOR ALL, over 40 years’ experience in the Fitness industry specializing in working with Seniors, those with chronic pain and arthritis.

A note from Cindy: I have presented Fitness workshops and programs nationally for AFAA (Aerobics Fitness Association of America), USWFA (United States Water Fitness Association), the Arthritis Foundation, Leading Age and ICAA (international Council of Active Aging). I am on faculty at the World Instructor Training School and teach personal training certification courses and the Medical Fitness Specialist course. I am also an Adjunct Professor at CT STATE Manchester in the Health & Exercise Science Program. I have volunteered with the Arthritis Foundation for over 25 years, the past 5 years as WTCA Chair. I am a patient with osteoarthritis and Sjogrens.

Strength & Balance Fusion offers a combination of Yoga, Pilates, muscle strength and balance components. Exercises can be performed sitting, standing or lying down. Wall options will also be provided. Utilizing equipment such as weights will be offered, but not mandatory. 

About our instructor: 

Cindy Senk M.ED in Rehabilitation,E-RYT200, Yoga for Arthritis Instructor, Accessible Yoga Teacher Certified, ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, Owner-MOVEMENT FOR ALL, over 40 years’ experience in the Fitness industry specializing in working with Seniors, those with chronic pain and arthritis. 

A note from Cindy: I have presented Fitness workshops and programs nationally for AFAA (Aerobics Fitness Association of America), USWFA (United States Water Fitness Association), the Arthritis Foundation, Leading Age and ICAA (international Council of Active Aging). I am on faculty at the World Instructor Training School and teach personal training certification courses and the Medical Fitness Specialist course. I am also an Adjunct Professor at CT STATE Manchester in the Health & Exercise Science Program. I have volunteered with the Arthritis Foundation for over 25 years, the past 5 years as WTCA Chair. I am a patient with osteoarthritis and Sjogrens.

Yoga for Arthritis was developed at Johns Hopkins University. It is evidence-based and offers various options for each of the asanas (postures). People are encouraged to work at their own pace and choose movements and breath work that is best for them. 

About our instructor: 

Cindy Senk M.ED in Rehabilitation,E-RYT200, Yoga for Arthritis Instructor, Accessible Yoga Teacher Certified, ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, Owner-MOVEMENT FOR ALL, over 40 years’ experience in the Fitness industry specializing in working with Seniors, those with chronic pain and arthritis. 

A note from Cindy: I have presented Fitness workshops and programs nationally for AFAA (Aerobics Fitness Association of America), USWFA (United States Water Fitness Association), the Arthritis Foundation, Leading Age and ICAA (international Council of Active Aging). I am on faculty at the World Instructor Training School and teach personal training certification courses and the Medical Fitness Specialist course. I am also an Adjunct Professor at CT STATE Manchester in the Health & Exercise Science Program. I have volunteered with the Arthritis Foundation for over 25 years, the past 5 years as WTCA Chair. I am a patient with osteoarthritis and Sjogrens.

Kickbox Interval is an aerobic exercise program that can be performed sitting or standing. Intervals of aerobic movements will be alternated with strength and muscular endurance options. Equipment such as weights are not mandatory. 

About our instructor: 

Cindy Senk M.ED in Rehabilitation,E-RYT200, Yoga for Arthritis Instructor, Accessible Yoga Teacher Certified, ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, Owner-MOVEMENT FOR ALL, over 40 years’ experience in the Fitness industry specializing in working with Seniors, those with chronic pain and arthritis. 

A note from Cindy: I have presented Fitness workshops and programs nationally for AFAA (Aerobics Fitness Association of America), USWFA (United States Water Fitness Association), the Arthritis Foundation, Leading Age and ICAA (international Council of Active Aging). I am on faculty at the World Instructor Training School and teach personal training certification courses and the Medical Fitness Specialist course. I am also an Adjunct Professor at CT STATE Manchester in the Health & Exercise Science Program. I have volunteered with the Arthritis Foundation for over 25 years, the past 5 years as WTCA Chair. I am a patient with osteoarthritis and Sjogrens.