AVSED offers many physical activities to keep you fit, healthy and energised ...
To find out more email info@avsed.org.uk or call 01132501702
FALLS PREVENTION - LEVEL 1
Weekly chair-based group, focusing on building strength and confidence through gentle exercise, strength and balance techniques and using everyday apparatus and exercise bands. The focus is on learning to avoid falls, and protecting yourself if a fall occurs. Followed by refreshments and social time.
Activity - £2.00 Transport £4.00 (limited availability).
Need to be able to transfer onto a chair, manage own personal care and be able to participate in seated exercises. Suitable for those who have suffered from or are at risk of falls.
BACK TO BASICS - LEVEL 2
Weekly chair-based, gentle and steady routines, exercising every part of the body along to music. The focus is on balance and muscle strengthening exercises – using apparatus such as balls, bands and light weights.Followed by refreshments and social time.
Activity - £3.50
Transport - £4.00
Need to be able to transfer onto a chair, manage own personal care and be able to participate in seated exercises.
STEPPING UP - LEVEL 3
Weekly standing and chair-based routines, quicker-paced, aerobic style - exercising every part of the body, along to music. This class is the next level up from Back to Basics. The focus is on strength and stamina, with progressive routines on posture and stability. Followed by refreshments and social time.
Activity - £3.50
Transport - £4.00
Need to have a good level of ambulant mobility, manage own personal care and be able to participate in standing exercises.
TAI CHI – FOUNDATION - LEVEL 4
Weekly open and welcoming class suitable for beginners. The class is fully standing, working on set routines that focus on flexibility, balance and posture along with breathing and meditation techniques.
Activity - £5.50
Block monthly payments (£22/27.50)
Need to have a high level of ambulant mobility, able to stand for the whole session and be fully independent.
TAI CHI – INTERMEDIATE - LEVEL 4
Weekly intermediate class for those who have done tai chi before and/or have progressed from our foundation class.
Activity - £5.50
Block monthly payments (£22/27.50)
Need to have a high level of ambulant mobility, able to stand for the whole session and be fully independent. Need to have practised tai chi at a progressive level previously.