Movement Matters Connect Group

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 is optional.

 

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.

Join us for a combination class that offers YOGA postures and Pilates exercises. All exercises and movements will be offered on a mat, standing, or seated in a chair.

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 group co-facilitators Lindsay and Cindy as they discuss the benefits of aquatic exercise. We will then demonstrate some movements from the Arthritis Foundation Aquatics program. We will also share various equipment options that can be used in the water. We hope you can join us!

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.

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 optional and not required.

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.

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.

Guest instructor Stephanie Gramarossa will join Cindy to offer a YOGA class based in somatic therapy techniques. Energy chakras will be discussed, and the class will be based on using the chakras as a template for movement. 

About our instructors:

Stephanie’s bio:  As a Somatic Coach, I guide people in reconnecting with their bodies to release the stress that builds up over time. Through calming breathwork, mindful movement, and nervous system regulation tools, I help them to relax, feel safer and more at ease in their bodies, and experience more comfort and peace day to day. 

Cindy’s bio: 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.