This January, The Ladder Community Center in Shelby is offering adults a six-week class called Functional Fitness, which meets Jan. 7 through Feb. 13. Functional fitness involves exercises that mirror daily life and promote endurance, strength and balance. It helps you with everyday activities, such as getting up off the floor, the toilet or out of the bathtub; carrying heavy objects; climbing stairs; putting something up on a shelf; and taking walks. Participants will go throughout their day with greater confidence and a greater willingness to say “yes” to activities with your friends and family.
Most exercises can be done seated or standing. All fitness levels are welcome. It’s a great way to start off the New Year with a renewed commitment to health and wellbeing.
Class meets Tuesdays 12:30-1:15 p.m. and Thursdays 9:30-10:15 a.m. There is no cost for Ladder members; $10 for non-members. Class size is limited. Sign up by Jan. 6 by calling The Ladder at (231) 259-0211 or emailing Sue Beckman at sue@theladdercommunitycenter.com.
The Ladder is also offering other fitness classes this winter, including line dancing and fitness walking. Visit theladdercommunitycenter.com/fitness to see the full schedule of fitness options.
