Fitness and activity

Notice on exercise

Any form of physical exercise or activity can sometimes cause irritations and pain if not practiced attentively and mindfully. For example, make sure you have a safe space around you (no obstacles), take breaks whenever you need to and do as little or as much of the activity as you choose. Before you undertake any online sessions involving movement and physical activity, you must be happy that you are currently physically and mentally able to undertake the activity and do not attempt something that you are not comfortable with.

By participating in the sessions below, you take responsibility for your activities and your body - Carers UK or the session facilitator does not accept liability for any injuries caused. If you have any current medical conditions or injuries, or are pregnant, you may wish to consult your doctor for specific advice before taking part in the session.

Healthathon 2024: Daytime disco with Pasna Sallis

 

Healthathon 2024: Energising fitness with Sophie Tosone

 

Helthathon 2024: Pilates with Jane Alexander

 

Gentle exercises with Kelly Harman

Kelly Harman joins us for a gentle exercises session. This is a low impact session which will improve mobility, balance, cardio fitness and strength. We may perform movements on the floor, so you may want to have an exercise mat or towel to be more comfortable. All movements can be adapted such as with seated options.

 

Step fitness session

Get your daily step count up, boost your endorphin levels, increase your stamina and strengthen your entire body in this total body conditioning session. This session is low impact but can be adapted in levels of intensity and is suitable for all levels including those chair based or who wish to exercise seated.

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Stretch and tone session

Come and join Kelly Harman for a full body, stretch and tone workout from the comfort of your own home. This is a low impact workout that focuses on flexibility, stability, balance and strength. We may perform movements on the floor, so you may want to have an exercise mat or towel to be more comfortable. All movements can be adapted such as with seated options.

 

Introduction to line dancing

Join Sandra Shaw as she takes you through a fun introduction to line dancing session. You will enjoy two beginner level line dancing routines to country and western music. They will be choreographed routines, repeating the same sequence. Line dancing helps to improve physical and mental health as well as promoting a general sense of wellbeing. No experience is needed and all abilities and fitness levels are welcome.

 

Energising fitness

Get your body moving with a fun and accessible fitness session to help re-energise your week.

 

Dance Fitness

A fun and social dance session to disco and pop music, suitable for all abilities.

 

Seated boxing

Fitness instructer Gil Cruz leads a seated boxing class for all fitness levels.

 

Nordic Walk Fit

Penny from Ministry of Nordic Walks Community Group leads a fun walking exercise class you can do at home. For the session, it will be helpful to have a kitchen chair ready to use as a balance aid.

 

Latin dance for beginners

Mauricio from Latin Motion introduces Salsa and Bachata for beginners. Recorded January 2021.

 

Seated martial arts

Nick Martin from Stay Safe Global teaches seated martial arts techniques for wellbeing and self defence.

 

Beginners' Pilates flow

Emma Marks shares a flowing sequence that builds flexibility and suppleness across joints. This flow is particularly useful if you are feeling stiff and in need of a gentle restorative stretch. Suggested props - a large pillow, hand towel. Recorded February 2022.

 

Gentle seated Hatha Yoga

An introduction to seated Hatha Yoga with Sangeeta Bhandari. Recorded August 2021.

 

Boxing and mindfulness

Marion and Emmanuel combine mindful meditation with boxing for fitness.

 

Introduction to Bollywood dance

An introduction to Bollywood dance with Georgie from Step Change Studios. Recorded November 2022.

 

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