Unfortunately, Eltham Crescent Community Centre has closed its doors.
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Keep Moving Thornaby!
Let us introduce you to our newest class, at Eltham Crescent Community Centre.
A gentle chair exercise class for those looking for a gentle form of exercise living in Thornaby. Fully funded for 6 weeks, with thanks to The People’s Post Code Lottery. After, there will be a small charge of £3.00 to keep the sessions going.
This fun, friendly class will help you to stay active and maintain a healthy lifestyle in 2024 and beyond!
Where?
Eltham Crescent Community Centre
91 Eltham Crescent, Thornaby, TS17 9RG
Who do these sessions support?
The class is perfect for older adults & those with long-term health conditions. This is a Parkinson’s friendly class which means that the teacher has undergone specific training to understand the benefits of exercise for those living with a Parkinson’s diagnosis. The exercises are evidence based, gentle & low-impact.
What will happen in the sessions?
This class will include a gentle warm-up with breathing & mindfulness exercises. We will move onto a fun aerobic section & then work on balance, flexibility & strength with the help of resistance bands & balls. There will be options to come up to standing with chair support and free standing exercises, but you can participate in all activities from a seated position. The classes aid physical mobility but also increase mental wellbeing, particularly with the use of soothing, calming music & guided breathing techniques.
What are the benefits of exercise for older people?
Strength: Resistance training with bands & balls increases muscle strength.
Range of movement: The increase in body temperature & blood flow when we exercise makes muscles more elastic & joints more lubricated. This leads to a great range of movement and more flexibility.
Fitness: Aerobic exercises improve heart health & endurance.
Functionality: Increasing strength & flexibility impacts on many areas of everyday life. Our clients find that everyday activities such as walking up & down stairs, reaching for things from the floor & getting dressed become easier after regular training.
Is this class for me?
Yes! We provide a warm, welcoming environment & adapt all exercises to your ability. Exercises can be done seated, with chair support or free standing. The classes are relaxed & sociable but, if you’re feeling unsure, you’re welcome to bring along a friend or family member for support. All abilities are welcome.
Meet the teacher
Deborah Wilson
The sessions will be led by Deborah, AMALAwellness Chair Exercise teacher. When she’s not teaching, Deborah supports Team AMALA with administrative duties & social media engagement.
She has practiced yoga for over 10 years & is training to be a yoga teacher.
“I love teaching chair exercise! The breathing exercises & gentle movements never fail to boost my mood.”
“I am passionate about working with AMALAwellness to build supportive communities in Teesside & to help people stay active and maintain a healthy lifestyle.”
How to book
How to book sessions
Email info@amalateesside.com to book your place.
This class is fully funded for 12 weeks through Tees Valley Community Foundation. After, there will be a small charge to keep the sessions going.
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