Gentle Fitness - Farnborough Library - Thursday 16th, 23rd, 30th January, 6th and 13th February 2025 - 1.30pm

Gentle Fitness

Farnborough Library

Thursday 16th, 23rd, 30th January, 6th and 13th February 2025

1.30pm to 2.30pm

To help develop strength, balance, and fitness using exercises to music.  This will be using seated and standing exercises.

• Demonstrate increased balance, flexibility and coordination through using seated and standing exercises
  and stretches
  
• Perform upper and lower body exercises using weights, bands and balls. These exercises will again be
  seated and standing
  
• Describe the benefits of exercise to your overall health and well being

About the course: This session will be fun and relaxed to singalong tunes that everybody will know. The class will start with a warm up, followed by standing low impact stretch and tone routine that can be performed seated if necessary. Seated exercises for strength and mobility will form the focus for the second half of the class. A balance exercise routine using a chair or wall for support to prevent falling and aid stability will be explored each week. A Pilates type cool down and stretch to improve range of movement will conclude the class. This session is suitable for both males and females and is designed to improve your co-ordination, strength, flexibility, balance and aerobic health, whilst being able to connect with others

Who is this course for: Exercise helps promote physical health and emotional well-being. It also helps you sleep better and boosts your overall mood. This course is open to all over the age of 60 years of age and anyone younger with a health condition where lower impact movement to music may be more suitable. This is an adult learning physical activity class, learners need to ensure they are able to take part in the activities unaided

Previous knowledge or experience: No previous experience required

How will I learn: By learning toning, stretching, and low impact routines using standing and seated exercises to improve strength, mobility, balance, flexibility, co-ordination and general fitness

How will I be assessed: You will be assessed by tutor observation and feedback on performance of exercises. We will evaluate your progress alongside the course and individual goals. There is no formal assessment

What shall I bring: Comfortable clothing and footwear to move in and a drink

Next steps: Further fitness and exercise classes like Seated Exercise

If a learner decides to withdraw from a course before a course begins, the following charges should be made:

• 5 working days or more before course starts a full refund will be issued
  

Attendance is expected at each session to ensure that you get the most out of your learning experience and to minimise disruption for other learners. Please advise the venue/tutor of any absence you may have.

You will be contacted by a member of the learning in Libraries team prior to the course. We are unable to process your booking without a phone number.

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