Ageless, Active and Aware 

Our Villages have always been places where people lived their retirement life to the full, and we launched a new exercise programme in 2007 that ensures our residents are fully fit to take up all the opportunities available to them in retirement.

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The Ryman Healthcare Triple A Programme is a unique initiative extending our current Retirement Recreational and Social Activities programme with the addition of
• A free, regular, research-based exercise programme,
• A series of older person’s health promotion events focused on promoting:
• Active lifestyles
• Lifelong community participation
• Lifelong learning

Evidence-Based, FREE, Regular, Exercise Classes

Research shows that a combined programme of regular resistance based exercise and cardio-vascular workouts give significant benefits to people over 65.  It’s not just about preserving what you’ve got – apparently you are never too old to make real gains!  

Even people with a history of minimal physical activity or with significant health issues can gain real benefits from beginning a regular programme of exercise focused on  building strength, improving heart health, and increasing range of movement.  

The right exercise, done regularly has the following benefits for people as we age:
• Reducing risk of falls and preventing injury
• Preserving independence with all activities of daily living
• Gaining maximum enjoyment and quality of life

We have designed an exercise programme specifically targeted towards delivering these health benefits to our residents and we are employing qualified and trained physical fitness providers to deliver the programme.  We’ve also purchased new appropriate exercise aids to ensure maximum benefit from our programme.

Meaningful, Fun, Community Building, Health Promotion

Our programme will also deliver three health promotion fairs in all our villages every year. The events will be social, community based and informative; with a “Try-It” and “Hands-On” approach that’s possible in a Village context where people know and trust each other. Giving people the tools to stay in charge of their health and lifestyle decisions.