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Wings offers a simple 3-step plan.

Caution: This is not just another internet site with hundreds of exercise videos.

Unlike other exercise options (yoga, Pilates, most gym workouts and classes) Wings focuses on simple movement skills and patterns to keep you safe and in the game.

Good movement habits make anyone stronger, help you avoid injuries and falls, give you more get up and go, increase the quality of your life, and extend your independence.

It doesn't have to be complicated or cost a lot of money or time.

In one month at Wings, you will learn important things that will help you for the rest of your life.

School of Movement's first onsite class in 2020.

Posture > the foundation of movement.

Breathing > the fuel of movement.

Feel > the language of movement.

Stability > the strength of movement.

Mobility > the rhythm of movement.

Patterns > the way we move.

  • Link posture and breath. (self-esteem, overall wellness)

  • Think strong. Be strong. (start with the core)

  • Use your hips more. (the powerhouse of your body)

  • Take the feeling with you. (enhance the feel of movement)

  • Get rhythm. Be happy (increase flexibility, walk with style)

Continuing SOM programs and classes to keep the basics and principles from fading.

Third, practice and improve so your new skills don’t fade.

Second, use these simple ideas in everyday living.

First, build a strong foundation. Learn about the 6 simple basics of movement.

The Wings Plan

We believe in the value of everyday activity "done well."

About Wings SOM

I have been in the fitness business for over 45 years owning and/or managing over 50 clubs. My first club in 1981 at the World Trade Center, NYC was cited as the best "corporate fitness center in the country." This club was lost in the 9/11 attack.

I opened Wings Adult Fitness in 2005 and started the School of Movement in 2020 patterned after my own needs to keep moving.

Steve Smith "Why I started the Wings School of Movement."

"do simple things well"

Wings believes in the power of everyday activity.

"Done well it will build you up."

Apply the Wings plan to daily activity to

When you do less,

your body gets stiffer and weaker, and

you lose confidence and do even less, then

everything you do, is more difficult and less safe.

  • reduce falls and injuries,

  • strengthen bones, backs. core,

  • increase flexibility and coordination,

  • extend your independence,

  • you build confidence.

You learn the skills and techniques that are essential for strong, safe movement at the "Foundation" level.

Most people make significant gains in the "Foundation" level.

As you progress at the "Foundation" level you may try the more challenging "Active" or "Performance" levels.

The 3-Step Plan

Safety comes first. Work at your own level.

There are three levels of training.

Each apply basic skills at different intensity and challenge.

  • Foundation

  • Active

  • Performance

1. learn basic skills of movement,

2. apply them in everyday life,

3. keep them tuned up.