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.
50's Forward is an exercise group that is especially designed for the over fifty age group and provides gentle aerobics, line dancing,
square dancing, light resistance training and tai chi in a friendly and social environment.
Papakura Leisure Centre, 294 Great South Road, Papakura
Ground level entrance & ramp, parking
available
Tuesdays/Thursdays, 10:00am - Level 2-3
$5.00
Register your Interest
A circuit class for over 65’s who want to improve their strength, balance and fitness. Led by physiotherapists who are experienced in
designing exercise programmes for people of all ages and levels. Improve your health with our friendly group class!
6-8 O’Shannessy Street, Papakura
Ground level access and plenty of parking
Tuesday, 11:00am-12:00noon; Thursday, 10:30am-11:30am
Level 1
$10.00 per class
Register your Interest
Age is just a number don’t let it define you. Get your body strong and working well for you. Delay and reverse ageing through effective
exercise, strengthening muscles that will help you continue your daily activities and prevent falls and injury. Get more from your body in a
small group fitness class.
Manurewa Leisure Centre, 33 Frances Street, Manurewa
Thursday,
11:30am
- Level 1
$5.00
Register your Interest
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!
Allan Brewster Leisure Centre, Tavern Lane Papatoetoe
Wednesday/Friday, 10:30am - Level 1
$4.50 per class or $36.00 for 10
Register your Interest
Yoga aims to improve your quality of life through enhancing flexibility, improving breathing habits, minimising stress, improving muscle
tone/strength and promotion of inner wellbeing and relaxation. Participants are seated on or supported by a chair. Routines are designed for
persons with mobility limitations but are suitable for the able bodied.
Indian Association, 25 Tui Road, Papatoetoe
Sunday, 8:00am-9:00am - Level 1
$5.00 per class
Register your Interest
Enjoyable, easy, flowing tai chi to increase your strength, improve your balance and prevent falls. It is gentle on your joints too. Seated
tai chi is available for those who can only stand for a short while. Instructor, Jocelyn Watkin.
Turuki Healthcare, (Boardroom), 2/32 Canning Crescent, Mangere
Thursday, 10:00am-11:00am - Level 1
Free
Manurewa South School Hall, 18 Totara Road, Manurewa (ramp access)
Monday/Wednesday, 6:30pm - Level 1
$2.00 Gold Coin
Register your Interest
A fun, social, supervised fitness session held in the fitness center. Exercise options include treadmill, cross trainer, bike, rower,
machine and free weights. A good all-round workout.
Papakura Leisure Centre, 294 Great South Road, Papakura
Ground level entrance & ramp, parking available
Tuesday/Friday, 10:00am-11:00am - Level 2
$5.00 - first lession free
Register your Interest
Join our men’s only circuit-based class to improve your muscle strength, mobility and mojo. For men aged 65+ who want to regain strength,
balance and confidence.
Manurewa Leisure Centre, 33 Frances Street, Manurewa
Ground level entrance and ramp, plenty of parking available
Friday, 1:00pm-2:00pm - Level 1
$3.00 per class or $25.00 per term
Register your Interest
Chair based class with a mixture of seating and standing exercises targeting every day functional movements to improve strength, balance and
general mobility. A fun exercise class to great music.
Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa Leisure Centre, 66R Mascot Avenue, Mangere
Friday, 1:30pm - Level 1-3 (mixed mobility catered for)
$5.00
Register your Interest
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.
Manukau Baptist Church, 9 Lambie Drive, Manukau
Friday, 9:00am-10:00am - Level 1
$2.00
Register your Interest
Community Strength and Balance class specifically for the over 65's.
Papakura Leisure Centre, 294 Great South Road, Papakura
Ground level entrance & ramp, parking available
Mondays, 1.00pm - Level 1
$5.00
Register your Interest
Enjoyable, easy, flowing tai chi to increase your strength, improve your balance and prevent falls. It is gentle on your joints too. Seated
tai chi is available for those who can only stand for a short while.
St James Church Hall, Church Road, Mangere Bridge
Monday, 9:30am - Level 1
2.00 Gold Coin
Register your Interest
Tai Chi for health and wellbeing that is fun. We include functional movements to improve your strength and balance to support your everyday
living. Chairs are available to aid standing balance exercises.
Manurewa Leisure Centre, 33 Frances Street, Manurewa
Tuesday/Thursday, 10:00am-11:00am - Level 1 & 2
$5.00
Register your Interest
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.
Manurewa Leisure Centre, 33 Frances Street, Manurewa
Thursday, 11:30am - Level 1-2
$6.00
Register your Interest
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.
Manurewa Leisure Centre, 33 Frances Street, Manurewa
Monday, 11.30am; Tuesday, 11:15am - Level 3
$5.00
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.
