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A fun and friendly class suitable for OVER 50’s who would like to improve their; -General fitness and health -Strength -Balance -Co-ordination -Posture -Flexibility and mobility Suitable for those with conditions such as heart disease and diabetes Level 4 qualified instructor (BACPR), fully insured and COVID-19 safe
Benefits are both socially and for health. Improve weight loss, aids falls prevention through strength and conditioning and a great way to keep your focus. Meet new friends and boost your mood and your energy.
Steps to Health - STH Members only - Cardiac Rehabilitation - A supervised exercise session in the gym or a supervised circuit session with a qualified cardiac instructor to provide you with coaching and reassurance during the session. This session is for anyone with a previous history of cardiovascular disorders, anyone recovering from a heart attack, recent cardiac surgery with a referral from your GP or cardiac nurse. We aim to give you the reassurance you need to exercise safely to help im...
Strength and balance exercises put into circuit stations including leg and arm strength exercises, balance, cardio, core, co-ordination, tai chi and floor work
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.
Bigger Faster Stronger is an introduction to exercise programme for currently inactive adults in bigger bodies who want to improve their health, wellbeing, strength, mobility and quality of life by moving more. This rolling programme of small group weekly sessions will allow those who are new to or returning to exercise to build confidence as well as fitness in a safe and supportive environment, led by a fitness instructor in a bigger body. You will be invited to attend 1 session/hour a week f...
10 pin bowling for adults with a disability. Held at YMCA Thornton each Monday between 12:30 and 15:00hrs.
Our indoor Walking Tennis sessions started as a way for people with lower mobility to still participate in tennis. The smaller court, softer balls and two bounces allow the game to be played at normal speed but with less need for running. We now have around 20 players playing weekly! The session is a great way to exercise that improves your health and fitness while developing tennis skills, socialising and having fun! Anybody is welcome regardless of previous playing experience, and every ...
A slower-paced version of the world`s most popular sport, aimed at the over 50's. Smaller pitches and plenty of breaks ensure that participants enjoy a safe and enjoyable return to football. The slower pace doesn't detract from the competition though - it`s much more than just a stroll in the park!
Seated or standing exercises focusing on improving balance to reduce the risk of falls and increase confidence in our more vulnerable customers.