Better Balance & Mobility on Wednesdays in November and December at River House
with Katie Smith
$25
Designed to help older adults improve stability, coordination, and confidence in everyday movement. Using dumbbells and bodyweight exercises, participants perform balance drills and functional movement training that support safe, efficient movement throughout daily life.
Activities focus on strengthening the muscles that contribute to balance, improving mobility, enhancing body awareness, and practicing movement patterns such as stepping, reaching, turning, bending, and transitioning from sitting to standing.
Benefits
- Improved balance and stability
- Enhanced mobility and flexibility
- Better coordination and reaction time
- Increased confidence with daily activities
- Reduced risk of falls
- Improved functional movement and independence
- Greater overall quality of life
All classes are designed specifically for older adults and can be modified to accommodate a wide range of fitness levels, ensuring participants are both challenged and successful in a safe, supportive environment.
Equipment needed:
- Dumbbells,
- Supportive Athletic Shoes,
- Yoga Mat and strap (optional - all stretching can be done from a chair),
- water bottle,
- towel
Class sessions will be held on Wednesdays, Nov. 4, 18 and Dec. 2, 9 from 12 - 1 at River House (179 Marine Street, St. Augustine 32084)
NO CLASS SESSIONS on Nov. 11, 25 and Dec. 16, 23, 30
For ages 18 and up.
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Nov 4 - Dec 9th, 2026
Wed for 4 weeks from 12:00 - 1:00 pmWill run
