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Join us at Elmwood Centre for our gentle chair-based exercise class- build your strength and confidence!
Walking Tennis is safe, fun and inclusive and a fantastic way to stay active! It’s a game that’s open to anyone - whether you’re a lifelong tennis player, a complete beginner or just need a bit more time to get into the swing of things, you can give the game a go in a friendly, supportive setting. Sessions cost £6 which include refreshments.
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.
A Low Impact circuit class aimed for residents who are inactive and at risk of cardiovascular diseases and mild to moderate mental health conditions. Please note all participants looking to take part must book a consultation to see the Get Active Specialist first. This consultation will run through the essential inclusion criteria to determine eligibility. Participants will receive 6 weeks free of exercise classes and then £4.50 per person
Gentle, fun, chair-based ecercises
Our shortest walk, 20-30 minutes, flat and even ground, gentle pace, no stiles, regular stopping places. Children are welcome, however under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult and must also be registered as a health walker.
Exercise classes designed by our physiotherapist for older people to help you stay strong and active, improve your balance and flexibility and conquer those aches and pains no matter what your age or ability. Weekly hour long classes led by Keep Phytt trained instructors with visits by our physiotherapist every seven weeks to provide advice and specific exercise instructions. Our exercise classes are designed for everyone no matter what their ability but we do start easy and gentle until we g...
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...