Gentle, fun, chair-based ecercises

Grade 3 - 1 hour, about 3 miles, moderate hills, faster pace and possible stiles (Evening Walks 7.00pm August 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th). 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 poss...

Our shortest walk, 20-30 minutes, flat and even ground, gentle pace, no stiles, regular stopping places. Children are welcome, however under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult and must also be registered as a health walker.

Exercise classes designed by our physiotherapist for older people to help you stay strong and active, improve your balance and flexibility and conquer those aches and pains no matter what your age or ability. Weekly hour long classes led by Keep Phytt trained instructors with visits by our physiotherapist every seven weeks to provide advice and specific exercise instructions. Our exercise classes are designed for everyone no matter what their ability but we do start easy and gentle until we g...

2.00pm-4.00pm with Mary Gibbs £5 optional donation.

Positive Movement is a very gentle exercise approach which combines techniques drawn from Adaptive Yoga (a well-researched method developed in America specifically for people with physical disabilities) with the principles and methods of the Alexander Technique (an approach which instils awareness of posture and movement) and with Mindfulness. Teachers (who are fully qualified and experienced Yoga teachers) undergo 8 full days of training in the approach. The fun sessions consist of an hour of ...

An opportunity for you to enjoy the benefits of Fitness Pilates in a gentle environment. Expect focus on toning the core, establishing calm and gentle movement, and on balance. Some exercises will be floor-based on your mat, and some will be from a chair. Your Fitness Pilates instructor and experienced Personal Trainer, Kim, is guaranteed to support you in a gently motivating class. Please bring your own mat if you have one, and a bottle of water if required. Small Pilates equipment will be pro...

This walking group activity is delivered by Community Voluntary Services Tendring (CVST) as part of the lottery funded Healthier Independent Longer Lives (HILL) project. It is designed to help people lead healthier, more independent and active lives. This is a fun walk for all ages and abilities. We stop for a refreshment at the of the walk, so come along and make new friends in your local community, have fun and get active!

This is a 4 mile walk across easy terrain of tracks, paths and droves. There is a shorter circuit should anyone choose to opt for this on the day. By increasing the pace this walk could be an Intermediate walk or Gear 2 walk. Equally it would be suitable for Gear 1 walkers as it is flat and the ground condition is good. Abbotts Ann village shop is located close to the finish point of the walk and offers coffee and maybe a cake or something should you wish to stop here for a pick you up! Gear 1...

MORE THAN JUST A WALK IN THE PARK!   Gentle WALX that incorporate balance work, flexibility and strength exercises and maybe a bit of forest bathing or relaxation too. All Wellness session incorporating gentle fitness walking with above activities, taught by a retired nurse. , .In this sociable, welcoming and friendly, mixed ability group. you will fit in as Kerley,  will find the right pace for you. Our wellbeing Instructors are qualified to deliver WALX for all levels so it’s never too late...