Hi beautiful humans,
I’m so excited to share that Chair Grooves & Strength Training, my new class for adults 55+, is officially up and running! Every Tuesday at noon, we gather at Montana Method Studio in Delray Beach to build strength, balance and mobility, all set to great music. And the best part? You can join us in person, or tune in from home on our free livestream. This class has been a long time coming, and it means more to me than I can put into words.
Where it all started
My love for chair-based movement started long before I was a trainer. My grandmother had dementia while I was growing up, and I used to join her in her chair exercise classes. I didn’t know it then, but sitting beside her, moving to the music and watching the room light up planted something in me that never left.
Years later, I found my way back to that feeling in Los Angeles.
Three years at Wallis Annenberg GenSpace
Before moving to Florida, I spent over three years leading a chair strength training program at Wallis Annenberg GenSpace in Koreatown, Los Angeles, a space dedicated to bringing generations together and helping older adults thrive.
That opportunity came through Dr. Jennifer Wong, PhD, who founded GenSpace in 2022 and trusted me to design and lead my own class. We first connected in the virtual workout community during the COVID-19 pandemic, and I’ll always be grateful she saw what this work could become. Dr. Wong is now Principal Consultant at JLW Consulting & Advisory, where she partners with nonprofit and mission-aligned organizations.
In 2023, GenSpace was featured in “GenSpace: Don’t Call It A Senior Center” by Varsity Branding, where Dr. Wong shared her principles for creating spaces where older adults truly thrive. I was honored to be mentioned for my seated barre class, which grew so full that I used what I’d learned to create a brand new class to meet our members’ needs. It’s one of my favorite reminders that when you build something people love, they show up.
Even after moving across the country, I still have the joy of training the GenSpace community virtually every week. That room taught me that strength has no age limit, and that the best part of class is often the people you share it with.
Bringing it home to Delray Beach
Chair Grooves & Strength Training is everything I’ve learned along the way, now right here in my new home community. It’s a real workout, with a chair for support when you want it.
We use a chair, resistance bands and dumbbells to work through foundational movements like squats, leg extensions, rows, overhead tricep extensions and balance work, all to strengthen your body for daily life. You’ll work at your own pace, with options for every level. It’s perfect for everyday movers, golfers, tennis and pickleball players, or anyone looking to get stronger in a fun, welcoming environment.
And the music? Classic, fantastic tunes that make it impossible not to groove.
Two ways to join
Try it free from home
Every class is also streamed live on Zoom, completely free. Just grab a sturdy chair, a set of light dumbbells and a water bottle, and join us right from your living room. It’s the perfect way to try class out and see what it’s all about. No dumbbells yet? Water bottles or soup cans work in a pinch!
Come enjoy the in-person experience
If you’d love the energy of moving together in the room, come join us at the studio! The music, the community and the connection are something special.
When: Tuesdays, 12:00–12:45 pm
Where: Montana Method Studio, 313 NE 2nd Ave, Delray Beach, FL (free parking out front)
Who: Ages 55+, all levels welcome
Cost: $30 per class in person. Come to class in November and your second class is free! The livestream is always free.
What to bring: Just yourself and a water bottle. I’ll provide the rest.
Sign Up In Person or for the Free Livestream
More free movement from home
Looking for even more? Burns Gold is my free on-demand library of seated and standing workouts made especially for older adults. No cost, no catch.
I can’t wait to move with you, in the room or on the screen. See you Tuesday!
It Burns better together,
Kiara 🌹
Kiara Burns is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Senior Exercise Specialist and the founder of Burns, a movement platform built around strength, mobility and longevity for every season of life.
