Community strength and balance classes are social, fun and keep you strong and independent to do the activities you love.
Age Concern Auckland is the lead agency for Community Strength and Balance classes across Counties Manukau. Our role is to coordinate and grow access to classes offered in Counties Manukau.
It is proven that people 65+ years can significantly reduce their risk of falling by doing regular specific exercises that build the
strength and balance of their legs and core (stomach, lower back, and hips). Strength and Balance classes are led by instructors trained to
assist people
65 years and older in the correct exercises to build strength and balance and help older people improve their balance, leg strength,
flexibility, general fitness and well-being.
For more information regarding attending a class please freephone 0800 262 368 or click on 'Register your interest' and complete the referral form, indicating all classes you would like to attend or would like more information on.
Click below for classes in other areas of Auckland
Three levels of classes are offered and we will work to ensure that you are placed in a class suited to your mobility and ability:
All our classes meet the Live Stronger for Longer nine clinical assessment criteria for community group strength and balance, or in-home exercise strength and balance programmes.
A fun seated and circuit-based class to improve your muscle strength, balance, mobility and confidence.
Lloyd Elsmore Pool & Recreation Centre, Sir Lloyd Drive, Pakuranga
Wednesday, 1:30pm - Level 1-2
$3.00 a class or $25.00 per term
Register your Interest
Move your aerobic workout into the pool! Aquaerobics uses the natural resistance of the water to give you an intense workout - while still
being gentle on your joints.
Lloyd Elsmore Pool & Recreation Centre, Sir Lloyd Drive, Pakuranga
Monday/Friday/Saturday, 9:00am & Monday/Wednesday, 6:00pm
Level 1 (steps to pool)
$6.10 or $53.00 for 10
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Fitness League runs professionally taught, low impact exercise classes to music for all ages and abilities. An aerobic workout that includes
elements of dance and strength, balance and mobility exercises to music.
St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Vincent Street, Howick
Wednesday, 9:30-10:30am - Level 3
St Marks Catholic Church, Pakuranga Road, Pakuranga
Friday, 10:00am-11:00am - Level 3
$8.00 per class
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Relaxed and friendly classes held in the gym. Suitable for those 60+ of all abilities. Qualified trainers help you with exercises to suit
your needs. Improve your fitness, balance, mobility and strength while enjoying good company!
Howick Leisure Centre, 563 Pakuranga Road, Howick
Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 12:45pm-1:45pm - Level 1
$4.50 or $40.00 for 10
Register your Interest
A lively, fun, social class with great music and a variety of exercise which include low impact aerobics, strength and balance
exercises.
Howick Leisure Centre, 563 Pakuranga Road, Howick
Tuesday/Thursday, 11:20am & 11:20am - Level 2
Wednesday, 1:00pm - Level 1 (Introductory)
$4.50 a class or concession card available
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A lively, fun, social class with great music, and a variety of exercises which include low impact aerobics, strength & balance
exercises. Contact/Leader: Kathy Gross qualified physiotherapist.
Picton Centre, 120 Picton Street, Howick - Stairs and lift available, plenty of parking
Monday, 11:00am-12:00noon - Level 1
$8.00
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Falls Prevention programme for men and women 60+. The exercises are designed to improve balance, leg strength, general fitness and
wellbeing. Participants warm up in a chair, followed by standing exercises, walking exercises and warm downs. A range of light ankle weights
are used for the leg strengthening exercises.
All Saints’ Community Centre, 30 Cook Street, Howick
Wednesday & Thursday, 1:00pm-2:00pm - Level 1
Trinity Methodist Church, 474 Pakuranga Road, Pakuranga
Wednesday, 9:30am-10:30am - Level 1
Kawakawa Bay Community Hall, 9 Kawakawa Orere Road, Kawakawa Bay
Thursday, 10:30am & 11:30am - Level 1
$2.00
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Tai Chi for health & wellbeing that is fun. We include functional movements to improve your strength & balance that support your
everyday living. Chairs are available to aid standing balance exercises.
Highland Park Community House, Korean Positive Ageing, 47 Aviemore Drive, Highland Park
Monday, 10:30am-11:30am - Level 2
Te Tuhi Centre for the Arts, 13 Reeves Road, Pakuranga
Friday, 10:00am-11:00am - Level 2
Maraetai Beach School, Maraetai
Saturday, 9:15am-10:15am - Level 2
Waharau Regional Park, 174B East Coast Road, Whatwatiwai
Friday, 7:00pm-8:00pm - Level 2
Pakuranga Park Village, Fortunes Road, Half Moon Bay
Wednesday, 3:30pm - Level 2
$5.00
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Gentle exercises to improve balance and mobility.
St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 11 Vincent Street, Howick
Tuesday, 11:00am - Level 1
Bruce Mclaren Retirement Village, 795 Chapel Road, Howick
Monday, 9:15am-10:15am - Level 1
$70.00 for 10 sessions
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For participants with limited mobility or restricted movement, this class is designed to increase flexibility, balance and postural
stability. It is a seated class to music but has standing components for those who can and all movements are adapted to suit each
participant.
Dannemora Gardens Retirement Village, 30 Matarangi Road, Dannemora
Monday, 2:30pm - Level 1
$5.00
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Exercise to music - stepping mobility needed. Zumba Gold follows guidelines of easy-to-follow moves that focuses on range of motion and
coordination. Moves are modified to suit participants.
Uxbridge Art Centre, 35 Uxbridge Road, Howick
Wednesday, 9:30am & Thursday, 10.30am - Level 3
$12.00
Dannemora Gardens Retirement Village, 30 Matarangi Road, Dannemora
Monday, 2:30pm - Level 3
Register your Interest
Click here to view a pdf version of the classes above, or click here for a printable version (To print this booklet set your printer to landscape, double sided print, short edge)
If you are an exercise provider who would like to become accredited to provide Community Strength and Balance classes please click here for more information.
