Do muscle-building exercises now that you're healthy! Fall and fracture prevention gymnastics class
Updated: June 20, 2023
A health exercise instructor will come to groups of 10 or more people and teach them gymnastics. (10 times in total) The aim is for the group to be able to continue exercising even after the class ends. Currently, there are approximately 50 groups in the city that are continuing the movement.
Target audience
- People who are generally over 65 years old and can come to the venue on their own
- Those who have not been instructed by a doctor to restrict exercise
cost
free
How to apply
Once around 10 people have gathered, please contact the Elderly Welfare Division of Inagi City Hall or your local comprehensive support center.
Contents
It mainly trains muscle strength and balance function. It is performed while sitting on a chair.
- stretching exercise
- strength training
- balance exercise
- Brain training to improve concentration, etc.
Fall and fracture prevention exercise program (PDF: 865KB)
Based on the program, instructors will teach according to the level of the participants.
Support for independence
During the 10 sessions of the fall and fracture prevention gymnastics class, the instructor will also provide support for self-management, such as key points of gymnastics and how to shout out to each other, so that you can continue doing gymnastics on your own even if the instructor is no longer available.
Members of the group who are running their own group after attending the Fall and Fracture Prevention Class
Received support for project evaluation from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government in FY2016
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Tokyo Home Town Project (Inagi City Welfare Department Elderly Welfare Division) (external link)
In 2015, an organization that started out as an independent fall and fracture prevention class received support from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.
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Tokyo Hometown Project (Yanoguchi District Nursing Care Prevention Exercise Club) (External link)
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Inquiries regarding this page
Inagi City Welfare Department Elderly Welfare Division
2111 Higashinagumanuma, Inagi City, Tokyo
Phone: 042-378-2111 Fax: 042-377-4781