Walking is helpful in many ways. It can help control conditions including diabetes & blood pressure. Walking can strengthen bones, increase circulation, help heart health, helps decrease stress, boost energy, and decrease body weight. In this class you will walk at your own pace, with goals in mind. You will work on lower body strength exercises, exercises for posture, and gait to ensure you continue to maintain your independence. Participants should be able to walk 10-15 minutes continuously.
Enrollment pricing per person varies depending on class length. 5 week classes are $22. 7 weeks classes are $30. Registration dates are listed below. Call Leisure Services at 313-387-2650 for more information on registering.
Class dates for spring and summer are as follows:
Ages 55+ (but all are welcome)
- Thursdays from 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. OR 1:15 p.m. 2:00 p.m. at the Redford Community Center.
- Spring session 1: Apr. 20 - June 1 (registration begins March 21)
- Summer session 1: June 15 - July 27 (registration begins May 16)
- Summer session 2: August 10 - September 5 (registration begins July 11)
