Our exercises are proven to help your residents stay strong and mobile. Functional independence and fall prevention are the main benefits, but social interaction and mental well-being are also other key areas we look to improve.
A main component of the ageing process is muscle deterioration. This affects joint mobility and flexibility in our muscles & balance – every day activities become more difficult.
As we live longer, the need for strengthening becomes more important. Slowing down the process of muscle deterioration means all named negatives of the aging process also slow down, therefore improving our quality of life.
Stronger muscles will also mean stronger bones and joints. With stronger lower body muscles and joints, falling is less likely. Fall prevention and independence are two elements of the aging process that Sit & Strengthen aims to alleviate.
For many years at Abbey View, our Residents have really looked forward to Sit and Strengthen classes. To this day, it one of the highlights of our Activities Planner and our Residents say they can feel the benefits.
Without exception, each person feels great after the classes and they always reiterate they have used muscles they never knew they had! It is fun, it is sociable and above all, hugely beneficial!
Sit and Strengthen is well-attended by our elderly residents, who benefit from improved mobility, dexterity and flexibility as a result of regular classes.
The Sit and Strengthen classes also offer a great sense of well-being in addition to maintaining or improving physical ability.
Sit and strengthen has really helped our residents in terms of physically improving their overall health, promotes and enables them to be as independent as possible, but it also helps their mental well-being, motivates, encourages and stimulates them.
They love it and look forward to the sessions.
Communifit is a great benefit for all our residents for their social, physical and mental well-being. Our trainer is very polite and patient with both our residents and staff. We really look forward to our weekly workout!
Our residents look forward to their weekly Sit and Strengthen classes provided by Communifit. The program is invaluable to those who wish to retain their active and independent lifestyle.
Our residents really look forward to their weekly Sit and Strengthen, and always come away feeling more energised.
The residents love there sit & strengthen classes with Communifit it helps keep them more mobile and active which is crucial to their physical and emotional wellbeing.
Although the purpose of Sit and Strengthen in our home is to reduce the risk of falls through targeted chair-based exercises, Josh (our instructor) brings much more than that.
The social aspect of our group activity means that residents now have something in common, and they always look forward to our weekly session. The exercises themselves are aimed at the needs of our residents and each week they develop at a suitable rate. We are so lucky to have Communifit’s Sit and Strengthen exercise programme in our home!
Falls prevention is a key area in which anyone who is working in Adult Care is aware of, Communifit have the answer! A Sit and Strengthen session not only helps to build and maintain muscle, improve balance and promote independence but also provides a group environment that is both physically stimulating and enhances mental well-being.
Following the sessions that have been facilitated in my home, I have seen a significant reduction in falls, a growth of confidence and independence, and a sense of community amongst my residents, they all love the sessions and can’t wait for the next one to come around. I couldn’t recommend highly enough.
In those aged over 75, falls are the leading cause of death resulting from injury.
Falls & instability contribute to 40% of nursing home admissions.