Displaying local activities and events running in the next two weeks
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.
Seated Exercise Class with Cardio, Strength, Balance & Mobility
Tai Chi & Qi Gong seated classes for health - ideal for those with long term health issues, the elderly and infirm (e.g - Parkinson's, osteoporosis, cancer, arthritis, copd & respiratory issues, balance issues etc) For relaxation, health. fitness and well being. Improves balance, strength, flexibility, coordination, breathing, and so much more. Class content includes Qi Gong Chinese health exercises with slow body & breath work, adapted Tai Chi hand form movements, also adapted Fan Form.
A 60-minute exercise class involving 30-minutes of strength, balance and mobility exercises and 30-minutes of table tennis.
Mixed ability walk between 60 and 90 minutes, about 3 - 5 miles, faster pace and possible steep inclines and stiles. 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 pac...
Weekly health and wellbeing sessions with Exercise Specialist to help you build confidence in the gym environment through a positive and practical approach. This sessions are suitable for beginners and those dealing with long-term health conditions, including symptoms of long COVID. During the one-hour session, the group will learn how to use fitness equipment safely and effectively. Join us and improve your knowledge of physical and mental wellbeing. The Keep Moving programme is an 8-week cour...
Enjoy these deeply restful and restorative yoga workshops to really unwind, relax and feel at ease. Start the year with these deeply restful and calming yoga workshops. Join in New Year’s Eve and flow into the new year with softness, then continue into January feeling rested, relaxed and calm, ready to flow into the rest of the year with peace. These workshops offer you a space to rest, heal and calm the nervous system, allowing the muscles to soften and gently open, leaving you feeling soft a...
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. Under 18’s may attend but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Booking not required, but please register for free health walks before your first your first walk at: https://www.sasp.co.uk/forms/view/health-walks-registration-form Somerset Health Walks may be cancelled due to Health Walk Leader availability or adverse weather. If you are unsure, please contact ...
Keep Active Move More Classes are an enjoyable way to improve stamina and general fitness working at your own pace. You can see the improvements after five sessions. This is a circuit based exercise program designed to keep you active and young at heart. The exercises offered are aerobic, strength, balance and stretching. Each session starts with a chair based warm up and finishes with a chair based cool down and stretches. Additional equipment using weights, resistance bands, mini hand and foot...
These walks are a great opportunity to exercise and meet and chat to other walkers. They are of moderate pace with the opportunity should you wish to push yourself a little further. You will walk with a qualified walk leader or master. These walks start at different locations to give you the enjoyment of walking in the surrounding countryside of your local area. These walks are often lead by qualified walk leaders and can be from an hour to 3 hours long. It is a moderate paced walk with a fe...