Active Lifestyle Classes

This class is for participants who have been referred by their doctor or health professional and would benefit from a class environment where exercises are low level but can be adjusted for individuals.

This is a small class for patients with neurological conditions, including stroke, who would benefit from mobility, balance and specific strength exercises.

• This class is a low level class which is a combination of seated or standing exercises with an instructor on hand to help.
• To participate in the class you must be referred by your GP or Medical Professional

These classes consist of low intensity exercises, which help to improve strength and balance, and keep you independent for longer.

• These classes are suitable for anyone who has had a fall or is worried about having a fall,
• Improves mobility and helps to improve balance.

Level 1: Entry level balance class focused on improving overall balance.

Level 2: Advanced balance class, you will need to be able to walk unaided and able to get on and off the floor.

This class is for participants who have been referred by their doctor or health professional and would benefit from a class environment where exercises are low level but can be adjusted for individuals.

Each course is held at River Park Leisure Centre (SO23 7DD) on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1.30pm - 2.30pm. Please speak to your GP or Health Professional to be referred to one of the following:

For more information on your local class, please contact Jess on 01962 848 700 or activelifestyles@winchester.gov.uk

ESCAPE-pain is a group-based rehabilitation programme for the management of osteoarthritis of the knee and/or hip. Classes are delivered by an exercise professional over 12 sessions (2 classes per week over 6 weeks).

Each course is held at River Park Leisure Centre (SO23 7DD) on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1.00pm - 2.00pm. Please speak to your GP or Health Professional to be referred to one of the following:

For further information and to book your place please contact: our Active Lifestyles Officer: activelifestyles@winchester.gov.uk / 01962 848 493

A brisk 10 minute walk every day can make a difference to your health. Each 10 minute burst of exercise is known as an “Active 10”.

Brisk walking is simply walking faster than usual, at a pace that gets your heart pumping. Start with a 10 minute brisk walk a day and then see if you can gradually build up to more. It’s the easy way to improve your health and wellbeing.

Find out about the Active 10 initiative HERE!