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A swim session for people with disabilities, parents and carers are welcome
BEGINNER WALKING GROUPS ACROSS TRAFFORD Want to give exercise a try but don't know where to start? Did lockdown stop you going out and meeting people? Set back by long covid or have a long term health condition? Then this could be for you! All sessions include a mobility and flexibility warm up to help revive any aching muscles and joints followed by a gentle, easy-going, social walk of no more than a mile and end with some simple cooldown stretches. Sessions are delivered and led by...
The walk leaves Hampsthwaite via the churchyard, and crosses fields before climbing up through Gormires Wood. The walk then descends via Swincliffe Lane and Hurst Lane before returning to Hampsthwaite. At about 3.3 miles, the walk takes around 90 minutes.
A class designed for people following a cardiac episode, including surgery, to continue to be active in a safe environment.
Our combined Tai Chi and Qigong class starts with a gentle warm-up to calm the breathing and mind, and mobilise the body. Angela will guide you through the Tai Chi steps from the front of the hall, talking you through each of the movements. We will learn a new step or revisit and refine one each class, building on the previous movements to flow a sequence together. Along the way we'll learn the health benefits of each move, the martial applications and tai chi principles. For the Qigong section ...
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.
PLEASE NOTE: If you have never used the toning suite before you are required an induction. Inductions are £11.80 and must be booked over the phone or in site 01472 326875. You are only permitted to use the Toning Suite if you meet a certain criteria which will be authorised by the Fitness Supervisor.
Our class is designed for people recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s or those with early/moderate-stage Parkinson’s. This exercise classes will help with strength, balance, movement and flexibility using body weight exercises.
This is a Falls Management Exercise Programme based on the nationally recognised FaME programme. Ideally suited to seniors / over 50 who have recently suffered a fall or are unsteady on their feet. This is a 24 week programme designed to improve mobility, stability and balance. The programme has been refunded by the Northfield NNS / Birmingham City Council. Applications are now open for the next programme - expected to commence in October.