Active for Health

A small group-based programme for people with long-term health conditions who want to be more physically active and would like initial support and a personalised physical activity plan before moving on to independent exercise.

• This programme is suitable for people who can use gym equipment and wish to have support for 12 weeks to help them become independently active.
• Participants will attend a group session with no more than 10 people.
• The instructor will work with each person to develop a 12-week exercise plan so the individual feels confident and supported to transition to independent exercise on completion.
• During the 12 weeks, participants will be introduced to the gym team to increase their confidence within the gym environment.
• A concession rate for memberships will be offered to participants to support them in continuing their physical activity journey

Active Circuit

A group-based programme for people with long-term health conditions who wish to be physically active, as part of a larger social group, with support from an instructor.

• The aim is to improve/maintain endurance, muscular strength, and flexibility.
• This session will be delivered as a circuit class.
• The session will involve a 15-minute standing warm-up or machine-based warm-up, depending on which facility the class is held, and a 10-minute cool down.
• Depending on the venue, the circuit will have a mixture of equipment, such as bikes, rowing machines, step boards, weights, and therapy bands. Alternative exercises will be given if a participant is unable to use any particular piece of equipment.
• Some sessions will be held within circuit gyms, where participants can use equipment such as treadmills and cross trainers. Participants will only be able to use this equipment if they can get on and off the equipment safely and unaided.

Active Strength and Balance

A group-based programme for people with long-term health conditions who wish to be physically active, as part of a larger social group, with support from an instructor.

• The aim is to improve/maintain the participant’s strength, balance, mobility, and ability to perform functional tasks to help with daily living.
• Sessions will be delivered as a standing session with chairs for assistance and may include a circuit-type structure.
• If a client progresses or regresses, they will be offered a class that better suits their needs.
• Minimal equipment will be used within the circuit, e.g., therapy bands, weights, and chairs.

Active Move

A small group-based programme specifically for people living with and beyond a cancer diagnosis:

• This programme is suitable for anyone who has had a cancer diagnosis
• Participants will attend a group session with no more than 10 people.
• The instructor will work with each person to create a tailored physical activity programme to suit their needs.
• Participants can attend for 12 weeks.
• On completion, participants are invited to join the Active Strength and Balance, Active Circuit or Active for Health Programmes.

Click the link below to complete the self-referral form

Active Back-Care

A small group-based programme for people who have been referred with chronic back pain:

• Participants will attend a group session with no more than 10 people.
• The programme will include various exercises aimed at restoring function and easing pain.
• The instructor will work with each person to develop a 8-week training plan, so the participant feels confident and supported to transition to independent exercise upon completion.
• The instructor also provides a 10-exercise home programme for all participants to use daily to target mobility through the posterior chain

Active Stability

A group-based programme for people who have had a fall or are at risk of falling:

• The programme is delivered by Postural Stability Instructors and runs for 16 weeks.
• The programme will include dynamic balance, strength and functional floor activities and aims to include bone loading, power, flexibility, postural and gait training, and supported endurance work.

Exercises will be tailored to meet the needs of each individual participant.