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Functional Fitness for Seniors is about exercising to improve your ‘function’ - the things you need to do in day to day life. The class focuses on those 'Fundamental' movements that we all need to make the most of our lives, both now and in the future. It is about undertaking exercises that support you in every day movements taking a whole body approach. *Strength, *Balance, *Endurance, * Agility *Co-ordination This class is fun and friendly too!

This seated exercise class to music focuses on exercising and strengthening the muscles used in everyday activity. The class is performed at a pace that suits participants and can be adapted to suit different abilities.

Falls are not an inevitable part of getting older and the good news is, falls can often be prevented. Steady and Strong classes for older adults have been developed by experts to increase your strength and balance, helping you to stay stronger for longer and able to keep doing the things you love. You will do a mix of seated and standing exercises, with chair support for those who need it.

Gentle, fun, chair-based ecercises

2.00pm-4.00pm with Mary Gibbs £5 optional donation.

Positive Movement is a very gentle exercise approach which combines techniques drawn from Adaptive Yoga (a well-researched method developed in America specifically for people with physical disabilities) with the principles and methods of the Alexander Technique (an approach which instils awareness of posture and movement) and with Mindfulness. Teachers (who are fully qualified and experienced Yoga teachers) undergo 8 full days of training in the approach. The fun sessions consist of an hour of ...

An opportunity for you to enjoy the benefits of Fitness Pilates in a gentle environment. Expect focus on toning the core, establishing calm and gentle movement, and on balance. Some exercises will be floor-based on your mat, and some will be from a chair. Your Fitness Pilates instructor and experienced Personal Trainer, Kim, is guaranteed to support you in a gently motivating class. Please bring your own mat if you have one, and a bottle of water if required. Small Pilates equipment will be pro...

This walking group activity is delivered by Community Voluntary Services Tendring (CVST) as part of the lottery funded Healthier Independent Longer Lives (HILL) project. It is designed to help people lead healthier, more independent and active lives. This is a fun walk for all ages and abilities. We stop for a refreshment at the of the walk, so come along and make new friends in your local community, have fun and get active!

MORE THAN JUST A WALK IN THE PARK!   Gentle WALX that incorporate balance work, flexibility and strength exercises and maybe a bit of forest bathing or relaxation too. All Wellness session incorporating gentle fitness walking with above activities, taught by a retired nurse. , .In this sociable, welcoming and friendly, mixed ability group. you will fit in as Kerley,  will find the right pace for you. Our wellbeing Instructors are qualified to deliver WALX for all levels so it’s never too late...

This is a 4 mile walk across easy terrain of tracks, paths and droves. There is a shorter circuit should anyone choose to opt for this on the day. By increasing the pace this walk could be an Intermediate walk or Gear 2 walk. Equally it would be suitable for Gear 1 walkers as it is flat and the ground condition is good. Abbotts Ann village shop is located close to the finish point of the walk and offers coffee and maybe a cake or something should you wish to stop here for a pick you up! Gear 1...