Timetables | Sessions
Staying Active sessions are ideal for older adults of all abilities and can be a great way to meet new friends whilst keeping fit and active. Remember, eat well, move more, live longer. Activities take place at venues across the borough and newcomers are always welcome as activities are low impact and cater for those who are just starting to be active or for those wanting to stay or be more active.
Why get active?
- Reduces the risk of coronary heart disease and strokes
- Helps reduce high blood pressure
- Helps control body weight and can help to control diabetes
- Reduces the risk of colon cancer –it may also help prevent other forms of cancer
- Decreases the risk of depression and reduces stress and anxiety
- Reduces the likelihood of brittle bone disease (osteoporosis) in later life
Timetables
Sessions
Aqua
A fun and invigorating all over body workout in the water designed to effectively burn calories w…ith minimal impact on the body. Great for those who are were rarely active beforehand or for those who are returning to exercise.
BODYBALANCE
BODYBALANCE™ Body Balance is the Yoga, Tai Chi, Pilates workout that builds flexibility and stren…gth and leaves you feeling centred and calm. Controlled breathing, concentration and a carefully structured series of stretches, moves and poses to music create a holistic workout that brings the body into a state of harmony and balance.
BODYCOMBAT
BODYCOMBAT™is the empowering cardio workout where you are totally unleashed. This fiercely energe…tic program is inspired by Martial Arts and draws from a wide array of disciplines such as Karate, Boxing, Tae Kwon Do, Tai Chi and Muay Thai. Supported by driving music and powerful role model instructors, Strike, Punch, Kick and Kata your way through calories to superior cardio fitness.
Body Conditioning
This body conditioning class is a full body workout that uses body weight and equipment to improv…e your strength, stamina and general fitness levels.
Bowls
Our indoor/short mat bowls rinks are perfect for learning the game from the outset, or for honing… your technique even further.
Circuits
Achieve a full body workout, involving both cardiovascular and resistance exercises to motivating… music to get you ‘real’ results
Dance Fitness
Dance your way to fitness like the stars on TV. Dance a cheeky Cha Cha, Samba and Jive or an Eleg…ant Waltz, Foxtrot, Saunter. Learn these and so much more. A fun and funky workout mixing dance moves with traditional hi-low aerobic moves.
Forever Fit
This is a fun, low-intensity session that’s been specifically designed for people aged 50 and ove…r, helping you to get active without putting too much stress on your joints.
Group Cycling
On yer bike! Calorie killing at it’s best without the stress of any complicated moves. Great musi…c, motivational instructors and a chance to burn up to 450 calories per half hour will complete your journey to calorie burning heaven.
Legs, Bums & Tums
This is a complete lower-body workout for all those problem areas, incorporating the use of hand …weights, steps, bars and bands.
Pilates
These sessions are designed to concentrate on slow and measured movements in order to create lean… and stronger muscles around your torso. A gentle but highly effective session for improving posture, flexibility and preventing injury.
Pure Stretch
Stretch & Mobility is a class with the simple aim of encouraging people to stretch correctly in a… fun and fulfilling way! Flexibility training is often neglected- this can cause tightened muscles, discomfort and a higher risk of injury. It is designed to improve your range of movement, decrease your risk of injury and improve your quality of life.
Pure Abs
This class focuses on all areas of the core to create a strong back, improve posture and strength…en the ab muscles.
Step
Using simple moves, Step allows you to train at the intensity you want without having to think to…o hard. It features a mixture of interval training followed by muscle conditioning to shape and tone the entire body.
Stretch, Jog & Gym
Ideal for older adults, this popular session offers a mix of gentle stretching, walking, jogging …and low impact exercise with others of a similar age, in a relaxed and social environment. There’s even a cup of tea included.
Supervised Gym
These instructor-led and supported sessions are the ideal introduction to the gym environment. In…structors induct and demonstrate all exercises for all participants.
Table Tennis
Table tennis is fantastic fun and perfect for people of all ages and abilities. Not only does pla…ying it help keep you active, but it’ll also help boost your reactions and co-ordination.
Total Toning
Total Toning includes a mix of strength, cardio and core training to help you burn calories and a…nd improve fitness.
Yoga
One of the world’s most practiced spiritual disciplines, Yoga has developed over thousands of yea…rs and these sessions concentrate on bringing balance and harmony to both body and mind, through postures and breath. They can help to boost the immune system, encourage relaxation and correct posture alignment.
Zumba & Zumba Gold*
Zumba is a spicy hot, hip-swivelling workout where African, Caribbean and Latin dance moves are c…ombined with aerobic movements to create a fun and effective work out. Zumba Gold™ Takes the Zumba formula and modifies the moves and pacing to suit the needs of the active older participant, as well as those just starting their journey to fit and healthy lifestyle. *Women’s only