Jade Fitness & FUNctional Movement
Functional Movement Classes for Adults Over 40 in Penrith
Move better. Build strength. Feel more confident in everyday life.
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Jade Fitness & FUNctional Movement is a supportive exercise class for adults over 40 who want to improve their strength, mobility, balance and overall fitness without the pressure of a traditional gym.
You do not need to be athletic or already fit. Every exercise can be adapted, allowing you to work at your own pace while still being part of the group.
Our focus is simple: helping you move well enough to keep doing the things you enjoy for as long as possible.
Movement That Supports Everyday Life
Our classes use practical movements inspired by functional exercise, body awareness and martial arts principles.
Rather than exercising simply to burn calories, you will develop movement skills that can make everyday activities easier, including:
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Getting up and down more comfortably
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Bending, reaching and turning
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Walking with greater balance and confidence
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Carrying shopping and completing household tasks
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Gardening, travelling and enjoying recreational activities
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Keeping up with children or grandchildren
The goal is not to push harder. The goal is to move better.
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Who Are These Classes For?
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Jade Fitness & FUNctional Movement may be right for you if you:
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Are over 40 and want to become more active
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Are returning to exercise after time away
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Feel stiff, weak or less mobile than you used to
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Want to improve your balance and coordination
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Prefer a welcoming alternative to a traditional gym
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Want exercise that can be adjusted to your ability
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Enjoy being part of a supportive community
You do not need to be “fit” before you begin. You simply need a willingness to move.
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What Can You Improve?
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Strength and Fitness
Build practical strength and physical capacity for everyday activities.
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Mobility and Flexibility
Improve your range of movement and reduce feelings of stiffness or restriction.
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Balance and Coordination
Develop body awareness, stability and greater confidence while moving.
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Energy and Confidence
Feel stronger, more capable and more motivated through regular movement.
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Long-Term Physical Function
Develop habits and movement skills that support healthy ageing and continued independence.
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Why Choose FUNctional Movement?
Many fitness programs are built around lifting heavier, moving faster or pushing through exhaustion.
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At Jade Health Group, we take a different approach. FUNctional movement focuses on helping your body perform the movements you use in real life. Sessions are structured and purposeful, but they are also adaptable, encouraging and enjoyable.
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Our classes are:
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Beginner friendly
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Adaptable for different abilities
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Focused on safe, controlled movement
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Supportive rather than competitive
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Designed for adults over 40
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Built around sustainable, long-term health
Everyone participates together while working at their own level.
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More Than an Exercise Class
Movement is easier to maintain when you feel supported.
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Many members first join because they want to improve their fitness. They stay because they find encouragement, friendship and a community of people working towards similar goals. At Jade, every step counts. Progress is celebrated, nobody is expected to keep up with anyone else, and you are never treated like just another gym membership.
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Class Details
When: Tuesday and Thursday evenings
Time: 7:30 pm–8:30 pm
Arrival: Please arrive by 7:15 pm
Location: Jade Health Group Wellness Centre
Unit 2, 10 Coombes Drive, Penrith NSW
Wear comfortable clothing, supportive shoes and bring a water bottle.
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Try Your First Class Free
Complete the Jade Fitness & Functional Movement Application Form before attending. This helps us understand your goals and make sure the class is suitable for you.
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Your first class is free, giving you the opportunity to meet the group, experience the session and see whether Jade is the right fit for you.
Complete the Application Form
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Jade Fitness & Functional Movement Application Form – Fill out form
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Questions?
Contact Jade Health Group on
(02) 4704 8490 or info@jadehealing.com.au
Meet Your Instructors
Steve and Jimmy, certified black belts in Shaolin Kung Fu, having trained under Sifu David Greenland, a 32nd generation Shaolin Temple Warrior Monk himself. They honed their skills at Emerald Dragon Martial Arts and received their black belts in July 2019.
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But their passion for teaching goes beyond their own black belts. Even before achieving that rank, they were already guiding students on their martial arts journeys.
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Leveraging their experience, they joined forces to create the Jade Fitness & FUNctional Movement program. This class isn't just about exercise; it's a community specifically designed for people over 50 to get moving again. The current age of the class ranges from 51 to those in their 70's, and everyone moves at their own pace, yet works together. It's a supportive environment where every step counts, and encouragement is endless.
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Steve and Jimmy's goals go beyond just staying in shape. They want to help you reclaim your vitality and rediscover the joy of movement.
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See it in Action
The class started in January 2023 and the group discussed the goals they had for the year. They wanted:
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Improved fitness
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Improved range of motion
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Improved balance & flexibility
We believe they are definitely on the way to reaching their goals.
Steve & Jimmy
Jimmy and Steve talking about why they started the class and the benefits of it.
I asked a few students if they were happy to do a quick video explaining their view on the class. They had no rehearsal, we just clipped on the mic's and this is what came up.
Meet Pam
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