The association Gym à Tout Cœur, located in Clermont-Ferrand Nord, offers physical activities specifically designed for seniors, regardless of their age, fitness level, or health issues. Affiliated with the Fédération Française Sport Vitalité, it provides prescription-based Adapted Physical Activity (APA) sessions, supervised by a qualified APA instructor.
These sessions are particularly aimed at individuals with a Long-Term Illness (ALD), chronic conditions, or those experiencing a loss of autonomy, such as cancer patients during or after treatment, individuals with diabetes, obesity, fibromyalgia, or arthritis. The primary goal is to enable each participant to safely resume or maintain physical activity while fostering physical, psychological, and social well-being.
The program begins with an individual interview to discuss each participant's situation and health concerns. A quality-of-life questionnaire and a series of physical tests then assess initial capabilities, particularly in balance, strength, and flexibility. Sessions are subsequently adapted to individual abilities and focus on four essential areas: flexibility, muscle strengthening, cardio-respiratory fitness, and balance. Final tests measure participants' progress and improvements.
Prescription-based APA sessions take place every Thursday at the Leclanché sports complex, room n°1 – 1st floor, rue Champratel in Clermont-Ferrand, from 3 PM to 4 PM and from 4 PM to 5 PM. Participants who wish can continue their activities with Gym à Tout Cœur after the program.
The association also offers other activities: APA Seniors on Tuesdays from 9 AM to 10 AM and/or Thursdays from 2 PM to 3 PM; General Fitness on Tuesdays from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM and Fridays from 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM; and Yoga Stretch on Thursdays from 9 AM to 10 AM. Through these diverse activities, Gym à Tout Cœur aims to keep seniors active, preserve their physical abilities, and maintain social connections in a friendly and accommodating atmosphere.
For information and registration, please contact Michelle INFANTES at 06 64 34 15 59 or via email at gymatoutcoeur@gmail.com.
