On-site Seated Chair Exercise Classes suitable for ALL ages and abilities, scroll down for details of individual classes in and around West Berkshire.
Suitable for:
- Seniors
- Wheelchair Users
- Those who have been sedentary and want to ease back into exercise gently
- People with underlying health conditions (e.g. arthritis, Parkinson’s, ME, MS, Fibromyalgia, COPD). Those in rehabilitation from illness/operations
- Anyone who wants to improve their physical and mental health in an inclusive and accessible environment
These fun sessions to some popular tunes, show exercises from front & side views and offer different levels to follow according to ability.
An hour is allowed for the whole session, with an intro, followed by around 45 minutes of exercise consisting of:
- A warm up routine
- Mobilising Exercises
- Aerobic Exercises
- Strengthening Exercises
- Cool down
- Stretch
- Relaxation/Visualisation
- Revitaliser
Stay afterwards for a complimentary cuppa and biscuit, and to socialise and make new friends.
Hermitage Village Hall
Every Monday at 2pm
Where is it: Hermitage Village Hall, Pinewood Crescent, Hermitage, Thatcham RG18 9WL
Sessions are at a cost of £4 on a ‘pay as you go’ basis, which is payable on the door. No need to book in advance.
Alice Bye Court
Every Thursday at 2pm
Where is it: Alice Bye Court, Bluecoats, Thatcham, RG18 4AE
Sessions are at a cost of £4 on a ‘pay as you go’ basis, which is payable on the door. No need to book in advance.
Parkinson’s UK
Every other Friday at 11.15
Contact us for dates.
Where is it: Large Meeting Room, ST GEORGE’S CHURCH ANNEX, 206 Andover Road, Newbury, RG14 6NU
Featuring a special dance and movement programme designed with Parkinson’s in mind, the class includes a warm-up, 4-5 dance and movement routines to popular tunes and a cool down.
The classes are funded by a grant from Parkinson’s UK so are FREE to people with Parkinson’s subject to taking part in a short and confidential survey about the benefits of this exercise.
Limited places available. Get in touch for details of upcoming classes and to reserve your place.
Fancy a free class? – Refer a friend, when they have attended a paid class you get your next session free (Up to a max of 3 referrals.)