Movement Matters Connect Group

Strength and Balance Fusion
 

This class 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. 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. 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.

Dance Party:

This class introduces easy to follow low intensity choreography performed seated, focusing on all elements of fitness: cardiovascular, muscular conditioning, flexibility, and balance — all from the comfort of a chair! Sustained moves that won’t change quickly will repeat throughout each song along with verbal cues from the instructor. Come ready to move and groove to music you love; leave feeling exhilarated!

About our instructor:

Angie is a CYT500, CMT200, with diverse training and experience in the dance and fitness industries as well. She has an immense passion for teaching and mentoring others and is regularly praised for her authentic teaching style and easy to follow cues. While her main focus is accessible yoga, each of her classes is all levels, adaptable, and accessible forevery BODY. Currently, you can find Angie inspiring and enhancing the lives of many worldwide through her yoga nonprofit Paisley Yoga Project, presenting workshops,
speaking at events, and serving as a dance competition regional director and judge!

Group facilitator Cindy will discuss the numerous benefits of strength training. Movement will follow offering exercises for lower body, upper body and core. Resistance bands and weights will be demonstrated but 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. 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.

Join us as we discuss the importance of balance, and then move through a variety of exercises that help support us to stay balanced. Movements will be offered from YOGA, Pilates and basic balance training techniques. 

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. 

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.