Fitness
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Dance Fitness
Dance Fitness is a fun and enlivening dance exercise. The group, led by talented and experienced tutors, is friendly and welcoming. Additional charge applies.
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Folk Dancing
We are a friendly group and do a variety of dances. Some are in a circle while others are in longways sets of 3, 4, 5 or 6 couples. We are a mixed group of men and women, and you don’t need to come with a partner. All dances are walked through first and instructions…
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Keep Fit Ladies (Active)
This is a low impact exercise class set to music and is enjoyable and great fun. A reasonable level of mobility and fitness is required. Classes start with warm up exercises, followed by keep fit routines which encourage good health and improve stamina, strength and flexibility. Balance and coordination are also included. A session of…
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Keep Fit Seated (Gentle)
We are at present a small but very enthusiastic group who all wish to keep fit through gentle exercise. We welcome all to join our friendly group, especially those who find some Keep Fit classes too strenuous. The exercises are set to music and include resistance bands and balls etc. We have all, without exception,…
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Ladies' Gym
The Ladies Gym group is a friendly, supportive, non-competitive, self-help group doing a variety of exercises both on and off standard gym apparatus, designed to maintain and improve fitness for each member’s level of mobility. Each session starts with warm-up exercises then moves on to a circuit of 2 minute periods on the various pieces…
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Line Dancing (Mixed Ability)
Line dancing is an opportunity to enjoy dancing without the need for a partner. We are a friendly and non-judgmental group - there are no mistakes, just personal variations! Not only does line dancing offer physical exercise, it also helps with concentration and co-ordination. Our professional tutor gives adaptations for those with balance or joint problems.…
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Men's Gym 1
To improve and maintain fitness using apparatus (e.g. cycles, rowers, weights etc.). Additional charge applies. Special Note: The day and time of this group can change, depending on availability of the Wavell School Gym. When the time is set every September, it will remain the same for the rest of the year.
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Men's Gym 2
To improve and maintain fitness using apparatus (e.g. cycles, rowers, weights etc). Additional charge applies. Special Note: The day and time of this group can change, depending on availability of the Wavell School Gym. When the time is set every September, it will remain the same for the rest of the year.
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Pilates 1 (Gentle to Active)
Exercise programme designed to improve posture and correct imbalances using precise movement. Additional charge applies.
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Pilates 2 (Gentle to Active)
Exercise programme designed to improve posture and correct imbalances using precise movement. Additional charge applies.
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Pilates 3 + relaxation (Gentle to Active)
A programme of exercises standing and on the mat to promote strength, stability & flexibility. With precise, slow movements this will help improve posture, and all-round strength. This session includes relaxation to aid the recovery process and will help to manage anxiety levels and promote general wellbeing. Additional charge applies.
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Pilates 4 (Gentle to Active)
Pilates is a form of exercise characterised by precise movements to strengthen core muscles and improve flexibility, enhancing our well-being as we age. Our friendly and experienced teacher Heather takes us through a series of movements suitably adapted to all levels of proficiency to build strength and flexibility week by week. We are a…
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Pilates 5 (Gentle to Active)
Exercise programme designed to improve mobility, balance and posture using precise movements. Additional charge applies.
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Pilates 6 (Gentle to Active)
Exercise programme designed to improve posture and correct imbalances using precise movement. Additional charge applies.
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Tai Chi
Led by a certified Wutan International instructor, our Tai Chi group is suitable for beginners and those with some experience. Each week we start with Qigong breathing exercises, work on balance, strength and coordination drills and then practice the Cheng / Yang style Tai Chi short form. Follow these links for additional information on: Qigong…
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Water Aerobics (Active)
Fitness exercises in water. Suitable for non-swimmers. We do not meet during the school holidays. Additional charge applies.
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Yoga (Gentle to Active)
A tutored class for men and women to improve overall well-being by gentle exercises. The focus is on practice with overall body and breath awareness combined with gentle stretching and toning, as well as benefits from relaxation and calming of the mind. If you have an injury or had a recent operation please come along…
















