Exercise
Our Geri-Fit exercises have been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, seniors age 60 and older are eligible to participate in a special workout that’s shown online at their home during this downtime. There is NO COST associated with accessing the online workout. Here are the instructions:
Each Geri-Fit participant would use the Registration Link on the right side of the page at this link: https://www.gerifit.com/clients/
Have you registered on our site? – Geri-Fit Company LLC
No, I have not registered… Click this area to start the registration process. After you register, you will be taken back to the page you last visited.
Then once they’ve registered, they will see a 6-digit client number. They will then need to send us their Client Number at the Contact Us link below and, in the Message section, put: “Need a Make Up class for ____(NAME OF LOCATION)____. My Client Number is:_____________.” Contact Us link: https://www.gerifit.com/gerifit/contact.asp
Once we receive that, we’ll give them access to the online workout which can be viewed through their computer, phone or TV (if their phone or computer is synced with their TV.)
Any questions or assistance needed in accessing virtual classes, please contact:
Francesca Fisher, Geri-Fit Company, LLC
4350 West Camino De Venias Tucson, AZ 85745
Phone: (888) 437-4348 email: Francesca Fisher fran@gerifit.com
GERI-FIT CLASS DAYS/TIMES/LOCATIONS
There is a Geri-Fit class every day of the week! Please note, due to COVID-19, all in-person recreation activities have been suspended until further notice. Online Geri-Fit classes are available at https://www.gerifit.com/clients
All classes are 45 minutes long and consist of warm up aerobics, hand weights, stretching, balancing, and deep breathing exercises. Choose from 1, 2, 4 or 5 lb. handweights. Seniors love our Geri-Fit classes and we are glad to have the space and time to offer them. Hope to see you soon for a class. Please bring your own bottle of water.
At the Senior Resource Center (2222 South College Road, Wilmington):
Mondays, 8:30am
Tuesdays, 8:00am
Wednesdays, 12:00pm
Thursdays, 5:45pm
Fridays, 12:00pm
At Castle Hayne Baptist Church (4544 Parmele Road, Castle Hayne):
1st and 3rd Mondays, 9:30am
Wednesdays, 10:30am
At Nir Family YMCA (2710 Market Streeet, Wilmington):
Tuesdays, 1:30pm
Thursdays, 1:30pm
At City of Wilmington Maides Park (1101 Manley Avenue, Wilmington):
Mondays (except 2nd Monday), 10:30am
SRC videos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HP8s-A1_oRw
Simple Yoga – click the link above
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4_Ib9CPOus
Basic Exercise – click the link above
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJ5K51R6XMM
Exercise with Mary – Click the link above
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nbCxnwegw8
Exercise with Annette – Click the link above
Exercise with Fran – Click the link above
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEC357DTNnA
Tai Chi – Click the link above
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BcPHWGQO44
Seated Exercise for Seniors – Click on the link above
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQLzNf8VOIc
Standing Exercise for Seniors – Click on the link above
The link above has at least ten (10) exercise lessons for you to take part in.
FULL CIRCLE YOGA:
OUTDOOR FULL CIRCLE YOGA CLASS
The class is titled “Full Circle Yoga” is taught in an open space, practicing Social Distancing, at Beaumont Park, 101 Wayne Drive (across Wayne Drive from Indochine Restaurant). Weather permitting.
Available to ALL SRC participants. For details, contact Giles MacMillan.
Giles MacMillan
Website: Ymcasenc.org
YMCA Office Phone: 910-251-9622 Ext. 247, Cell Phone: 910-777-4392
email: gilesmacmillan94566@yahoo.com
YouTube channel for YMCA yoga and chair exercise videos…
…(please be patient as it takes a moment to load, and note there is no registration or membership required) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yg6uAX-Gf8E
Each Geri-Fit student is eligible to participate in a special workout that’s shown online at their home during this downtime. There is NO COST associated with accessing the online workout. Here are the instructions:
Each Geri-Fit participant would use the Registration Link on the right side of the page at this link: https://www.gerifit.com/clients/
| Have you registered on our site? – Geri-Fit Company LLC
No, I have not registered… If you plan to order DVD’s from the gerifit.com website, or plan to register for classes or courses, click here to register. After you register, you will be taken back to the page you last visited. |
Then once they’ve registered, they will see a 6-digit client number. They will then need to send us their Client Number at the Contact Us link below and, in the Message section, put: “Need a Make Up class for ____(NAME OF LOCATION)____. My Client Number is:_____________.” Contact Us link: https://www.gerifit.com/gerifit/contact.asp
| Contact Information
Geri-Fit® offers 8 strength training exercise classes and videos for seniors, teens, and everyone in between. |
Once we receive that, we’ll give them access to the online workout which can be viewed through their computer, phone or TV (if their phone or computer is synced with their TV.)
Any questions or assistance needed in accessing virtual classes, please contact:
Francesca Fisher, Geri-Fit Company, LLC
4350 West Camino De Venias
Tucson, AZ 85745
Phone: (888) 437-4348
email: Francesca Fisher fran@gerifit.com
Tai Chi for Arthritis – please stay tuned as we receive more information on how to offer this class. In the meantime, Healthy Aging NC and High Country Area Agency on Aging will offer an Introduction to Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Zoom Event on Monday, Sept. 21st from 11am-12 noon. This Zoom event is open to all Tai Chi skill levels, Here is the link to register:
https://healthyagingnc.com/events/introduction-to-tca-fp-virtual/
Registrants will receive the Zoom link after the registration has been completed.
One of our fitness instructors, Wendi Epps, has an extensive array of classes and exercise programs available on her website for seniors without specific age restriction. No registration or membership required. Seniors are encouraged to participate in her various classes and exercise programs online. View them at this link https://www.facebook.com/nirfamilyymca/
Below please find the Youtube channel for Silver Sneakers videos
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRp-32Yi0KC2YMgHIg6mTag
Yoga videos
Workout and other fitness videos below:
https://www.go4life.nia.nih.gov/workout-videos/
https://www.go4life.nia.nih.gov/workout-videos/