LIFE Center Classes
Class location (click for map):
East Portal Park Clubhouse
1120 Rodeo Way, Sacramento
Stretching & Strengthening Improve your overall flexibility and strength. This class focuses on proper body mechanics, posture, and balance with a deep relaxation phase at the end of the class. All fitness levels are welcome. |
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Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. |
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Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. |
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Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
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Balance & Fitness Improve your balance, strength, and flexibility! This class is designed to target the muscle groups that contribute to fall risk by strengthening and stretching those muscles. Participants learn how to properly use free weights, Therabands, and Swiss Balls. Balance activities will include standing and walking on different surfaces, reaching, and shifting body weight. |
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Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. |
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Yoga This class features a gentle Yoga adapted to individual needs. The emphasis on deep relaxation and proper breathing techniques. |
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Mondays: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
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Yoga This class follows the basic yoga class and is specifically tailored to address health concerns associated with Parkinson's disease. |
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Mondays: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 |
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Balance & Fall Risk Reduction This class is designed to challenege and improve your balance and to decrease your risk for falling. The class includes stretching and strengthening of the muscle groups that are important for mobility and balance. Balance activities include functional tasks such as walking on different surfaces, turning, changing walking speed, reaching and stepping over and around obstacles, shifting weight, and decreasing base of support. All activities are taught at different levels to suit each individual. Enrollment includes an extensive balance assessment and screening. Assessment lasts 1 1/2 hours and will be scheduled prior to the beginning of class. The class meets twice weekly for seven weeks. |
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The LIFE Center
c/o Sacramento State
6000 J. Street
Sacramento, CA 95819-6104
(916) 278-5028
Last Updated: November 14, 2007