Senior Fitness - Aldershot Library - Monday 21st, 28th September, 5th, 12th, 19th October, 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th November 2026 - 10.00am
Senior Fitness - Aldershot Library - Monday 21st, 28th September, 5th, 12th, 19th October, 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th November 2026 - 10.00am
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Senior Fitness
Aldershot Library
Monday 21st, 28th September, 5th, 12th, 19th October, 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th November 2026
10.00am to 11.00am
Perform movements to music to promote physical health and well-being both seated and standing
Learning Goals:
- Demonstrate movement memory, mobility, co-ordination, rhythm and flexibility through the performance of standing low impact dances and stretches including the hip flexor stretch, quad and hamstring stretch;
- Perform upper and lower body exercises with a resistance band to demonstrate strength, including lateral pull downs, upright seated rows and leg presses;
- Demonstrate an awareness of alignment and core stability when performing balance exercises, including the hip lift, calf raiser and plie;
- Self-evaluate the impact of exercise on physical and mental wellbeing.
Who is this course for: This session will be fun and informal to inspiring popular chart music throughout the decades. The class will start with a warm up, followed by standing low impact dance routines 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 as a barre to prevent falling and aid stability will be explored each week. A cool down and stretch to improve range of movement will conclude the class.
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 UK Government-funded course is available to Hampshire residents aged 19 and over who are looking to improve their mental, emotional, or physical health and wellbeing. This is course is aimed at learners over 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.
Please note: Eligibility criteria applies and will be checked upon enrolment.
Course purpose: To improve health and wellbeing
Previous knowledge or experience: No previous experience required
How will I learn: By learning dance routines and copying 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: Online and in-person options available, including Seated Exercise; Gentle Fitness.
This course, funded by Hampshire Achieves, is aimed at Hampshire residents aged 19+. 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.
If you have limited mobility which could affect your ability to safely self-evacuate, please let us know when booking.
You will be contacted by a member of the Hampshire Achieves Team prior to the course. We are unable to process your booking without a phone number.
If this event is sold out please contact adult.learning@hants.gov.uk so that we can inform you of any future courses.
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