Squash is widely regarded as one of the more strenuous sports and is not one generally associated with debutants, aged 60 and over, but that is exactly what the Squashed Egos programme sets out to achieve. The programme which uses modified rules to accommodate walking squash players is ideal for older adults wanting to remain active in later life and can even be played by some of those with long term health conditions. This is achieved by reducing the area of the court to be covered by participa...

Walking Netball is a friendly and inclusive programme. It's netball but at a walking pace where rules are slightly tweaked. It has been designed so anyone can play regardless of age or fitness level.

Walking Netball led by a qualified coach. For further information about the sessions, please contact sarah.barrow@theaws.org. It's all free and takes place at the same place and time every week with no booking required. On arrival you will be asked to sign up for a free wellbeing card, please arrive a few minutes early to do this, or you can pre-register for a wellbeing card at: https://www.kineticinsightpro.com/birmingham/

An opportunity for you to enjoy the benefits of Pilates in a fitness environment. Expect focus on the core muscles and to challenge yourself, improving all over body strength and tone. Your Fitness Pilates instructor and experienced Personal Trainer, Kim, is guaranteed to support you in a fun and motivating class. Please bring your own mat and a bottle of water. Additional props will be provided, if needed. Please also ensure you have completed and submitted a PARQ health form at https://ww...

A Low Impact circuit class aimed for residents who are inactive and at risk of cardiovascular diseases and mild to moderate mental health conditions. Please note all participants looking to take part must book a consultation to see the Get Active Specialist first. This consultation will run through the essential inclusion criteria to determine eligibility. Participants will receive 6 weeks free of exercise classes and then £4.50 per person

First Steps / Grade 1 - up to 30 minutes, mainly flat ground, possible gentle hills, gentle pace, no stiles. It is a for beginners and ideal for people who are returning to physical activity after injury or illness or who haven't been active in a while. It is suitable for wheel chair users and buggy users. 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 wea...

This is walk, 20 - 30 minutes, flat and even ground, gentle hill, gentle pace, no stiles, regular stopping places. It is a gentle walk for beginners and ideal for people who are returning to physical activity after injury or illness or who haven't been active in a while. It is suitable for wheel chair users and buggy users. 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...

11.00am-12.00pm with Jessica Green At St. Luke’s Community Centre, 90 Central St, London EC1V 8AJ. This class is for members of St Lukes who live in the area of benefit.

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 ...

Otago is a muscle strengthening and balance retraining program developed and tested by the New Zealand falls prevention research group. The idea behind Otago is that muscle strength, balance, flexibility and reaction time can all be improved to reduce your risk of falling. The session will include use of chairs and ankle weights. First class free.