Active for Life
Do you currently do less than the recommend 150 minutes (2.5 hours) of exercise each week? Are you wishing to be more active, but don’t know where to start?
There are many benefits to regular exercise, including:
- Feeling more energetic
- Boost your self-esteem and mood
- Less likely to feel the effects of aging
- Socialising with others
- Reduce your risk of long-term conditions such as heart disease and Type 2 Diabetes
We offer one-to-one support to help you motivate yourself in becoming more active, whether that is building on what you do already or perhaps trying something new. Here are a few of the activities you could try:
- Walking groups or beginners running club
- Walking netball, cricket or football
- Local exercise classes
- Local gym membership
- Swimming
To take your first steps to becoming active for life, please contact us today.
Active for Life exercise courses
We are offering FREE exercise programmes for those looking to get back into exercise in partnership with local instuctors.
The courses are held across the district and are aimed at those who are currently doing less than the recommended 150 minutes of exercise each week, are inactive adults who are looking to increase their activity levels and confidence!
The following courses will start week commencing 12 October. Please register by completing our registration form.
'More Active' at Everyone Active and 'Fit for Life' at Thrive Gym in Selsey.
These courses are designed for adults who want to build their confidence and get back into exercise in a friendly, supportive environment. Starting with the basics, you'll learn how to stretch properly and improve your flexibility, before exploring a wide range of activities across the centre, including circuit classes, spinning, group exercise sessions, and in-depth gym inductions. You'll be introduced to a variety of gym machines and, as your confidence and fitness grow, progress to more advanced workouts using both machines and free weights. No experience is necessary, just a willingness to give it a go and discover the many ways you can become more active.
Chair Pilates - Thrive, Selsey & The Grange, Midhurst
This beginner friendly class incorporates classic Pilates movements using a chair to allow a more comfortable experience. You’ll build strength, improve posture, increase flexibility, and enhance balance, all while seated or using the chair for stability.
Aqua Fit – Westgate
Exercising in water provides a supportive environment for your body, reducing impact and resulting in much less strain on your muscles and joints. The class involves getting your heart rate up, strengthening your muscles and having fun!
Senior Strength – Bosham
For older adults (aged 60+) who want to stay active, improve mobility, and maintain independence through safe, functional strength training. This course is run by Chichester Strength & Conditioning so please enquire here or call them on 07789 462894
Contact Chichester Wellbeing for more information
Walking with poles
During the spring and summer months we offer a free courses to learn how to walk with poles with a qualified Nordic Walking Instructor. This course is for those who are looking to return to exercise and who are currently doing less than the recommended 150 minutes of exercise each week. The course is aimed at inactive adults looking to increase their activity levels and confidence through walking.
"The course has been very beneficial in improving my stamina, balance and also the social benefit!” Walking with poles participant, July 2023
Contact us today to find out when the next 4 week course is due to start or to book onto a taster session to try it out first!
Contact us to find out about our upcoming courses!
Telephone: 01243 521041