Livingston County Health Center would like to announce a new Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention class for seniors 60 and older, or those living with arthritis, fibromyalgia and other conditions that cause balance issues and joint pain.
There will be a free demonstration class led by Instructors Mary Taylor and Ann Burchett on Friday, May 4th at 10 a.m. in the Health Center classroom, located at 800 Adam Drive.
Tai Chi for Arthritis is a low impact, graceful form of exercise using gentle movements that puts minimal stress on muscles and joints, making it suitable for adults that are age 60 and over. Tai Chi is proven to help reduce the prevalence of falls among and is rated as the highest level evidence-based program for senior adults for health and wellness.
Tai Chi has been proven to improve balance, increase leg strength, improve mobility, increase flexibility, reduce stress, improve posture and reduce the fear of falling.
Weekly one-hour Tai Chi classes begin at the Health Center on May 7th and will be held Mondays and Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. through July 19th. There is a $20 cost to attend this ten week series of classes, but participants who attend at least 50% of classes will get their money back. Registration for the class will remain open for two weeks from the first class for those who missed getting signed up.
For more information about the upcoming classes or to register, please call 660-646-5506
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