Exercise for Life
The Exercise for Life GP referral scheme offers specialist group exercise programmes in the community, to support those with a wide range of health problems.
All introductory courses run for 10 weeks. Once you have completed the introductory course you will be given further opportunities to carry on with regular supervised exercise on the Stay Active programme.
Most people taking part in Exercise for Life have been referred by their doctor. However, you may be able to join the scheme yourself, depending on the complexity of your health problems. If you would like to speak to the scheme co-ordinator, telephone 01429 861866.
Exercise for Life courses
- Water mobility - swimming pool based exercise to music, easy on the joints.
- Chair mobility - seated exercise that helps to strengthen muscles and increase joint movement.
- Heart zone circuit classes - individuals exercise at their own level. The instructor team are specifically qualified to monitor and deliver exercise for those people with both heart disease and respiratory disorders.
- Fitness room - gym session that offers both cardiovascular and resistance personalised exercise programmes.
- Balance your body - back care sessions using stability balls to develop core strength and flexibility.
- Yoga 4 wellbeing - basic postures that support all aspects of health and wellbeing.
- Weight management courses - to help people to reach their personal goals.
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