Mixed ability. Lasts up to 30 minutes, about 1 to 1.5 miles, flat, smooth paths, lots of resting stops. If this is your first Health Walk, please arrive 10-15 minutes before the start so you can listen to a pre walk briefing. You don't need any special equipment but be sure to dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes and bring a bottle of water. Talking with each other is an important part of our Health Walk, so we’ll try to stick to a pace that makes this possible. A brisk pace is our aim ...

This is a regular weekly class suitable for anyone wanting a low impact class (no getting on the floor or jumping), and people recovering from injury and illness, or just wanting to start exercise again after a break. Chair exercises offer a safe and effective way to maintain strength in the bones and muscles, improve flexibility, and boost health related skills such as coordination, without putting too much stress on your joints. The class will finish with gentle relaxation exercises to reduce...

We all know that being physically active is good for us, but not everyone can take part in activities like walking, cycling or aerobics classes. If that’s the case for you, but you want to keep active, then chair-based exercise could be just what you’re looking for. This is a low impact seated exercise class (which looks after the joints) and specifically designed for Ageing well and healthily and for adults of any age with mobility problems or recovering from an injury.

A 45 minute open gym session where the music is lowered. Parents are allowed to come and train with there newborn/children if they are in a car seat or pushchair.

Inclusive movement session led by Sport for Confidence. Sport for Confidence programmes place health professionals and specialist coaches into leisure centres, to provide inclusive sporting opportunities to people who face barriers to participation, including those with learning disabilities, mental health issues, dementia, autism, physical impairment or disability, homelessness, and many other complex health needs. 

A gentle beginners yoga class, perfect for those who are starting their yoga journey in a community setting. This is a 2pm class on a Thursday cost: £8 per session No contract, pay as you go system in operation

2.00pm-3.00pm with Val Gorbould at the Sundial Centre, 11 Shipton St, London E2 7RU.

Practice from the comfort of your own home. A 60 minute class aimed at people who are less mobile and unable to come down to a mat on the floor. The class starts sitting in the chair using grounding techniques to bring awareness into the present moment and progresses to standing postures with support of the chair if you are able. This is a gentle practice to mobilise the whole body without putting strain on vulnerable areas. We finish with a seated meditation. ​

People in wheelchairs CAN play drums, just like anybody else! With my novel technique of balancing the front wheel on the kick drum pedal and simply rocking forward, you can ROCK OUT to all your favourite songs, learn how to play in a band or write your own music, or simply a great way to exercise and have fun! Drumming is awesome and if you can wheely, you can drum!

Level 1: 1 to 1.5 miles, flat or gentle slopes, no stiles and ideal for those able to complete 30-40 mins with minimal stops. Somerset Health Walks may be cancelled due to Health Walk Leader availability or adverse weather. If you are unsure, please contact your Health Walk Leader or email walks@sasp.co.uk