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Turn back the clock with this fun, effective low impact exercise class specifically designed to meet the health and fitness needs of older adults. We focus on improving balance, muscle & bone strength, flexibility, posture & aerobic health to keep you fit for life. This fitness programme follows all relevant health guidelines to promote active ageing. Exercises can be done standing or seated in a friendly, social environment. Go at your own pace!
We offer three different levels of walking groups to suit a variety of fitness levels and preferences: Walk Plus A brisk, faster-paced group (3.5 to 4 miles per hour), ideal for those who are generally fit and already walk regularly. Walk Plus meets at: • Monday, Wednesday, Thursday – 9:30 AM • Monday evenings – 6:00 PM Walk Fitness A great workout at a slightly steadier pace (2 to 3 miles per hour), perfect if you're building your fitness or prefer a more moderate walk. Walk Fitness meets at: •...
Do you want to meet new people and have fun whilst exercising? Come along to these free adapted exercise sessions which are aimed for older people with health conditions to improve general fitness. The class will be led by a qualified instructor, who is experienced in running classes for the over 50's. Carers welcome.
Come along to our free Walk & Talk in Sheldon park and meet some new people whilst exercising. This activity is free to those aged 50 and over.
A gentle 1.5 mile walk around Southwood Country Park. Every Thursday morning at 11:00.
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 seated version of our popular Tai Chi class. Studies have shown that regularly practising this Chinese martial art benefits seniors in several ways; it can improve flexibility, reduce symptoms of arthritis, effectively reduce stress and provide overall pain relief. It is a great choice if you are looking to improve your overall wellbeing.
11.00am leaving from Highbury Grange Medical Practice. Free with Healthy Minds Healthy Bodies.
Join us for an explorer walk around Thorpe & Dovedale through fields and combined with steep up/down hill paths This walk is ideal for those who want to improve their fitness and health, whilst being outdoors in a beautiful setting. Using gears 2 and sometimes 3 covering up to 4 miles Pub is open after the walk From one hour WALX in your local country park to a half day in the hills.
These WALX make every step count! Total Body walking™ is a unique mix of drills and strength exercises.