Have fun and keep fit
Many can feel nervous about going to a new exercise class after a cancer diagnosis. You might even think that the moves or stretches will be too hard for you. Not in our classes! The fitness classes that we provide are suitable for all levels. Our teachers assess each person’s abilities in order to set the exercise levels accordingly. All of our classes run as a six week course and we advise that clients sign up to one course at a time in order to gain the full benefits each one has to offer.
A therapeutic activity such as yoga can help to heal your body, mind and spirit. This ancient form of exercise aims to improve strength, flexibility and breathing through a series of postures and movements, it is a whole body philosophy. Some people with cancer say it helps calm their mind so that they can cope better with their illness. Others say it helps to reduce symptoms and side effects such as pain, tiredness, sleep problems and depression.
Pilates focuses on core strength, proper postural alignment, muscle balance and has a number of benefits for those going through cancer treatment and those who are not. As a low impact exercise class it can build strength and your immune system. It is not only the physical effects that are beneficial but also the positive mental outcome; boost in confidence and overall sense of wellbeing.
FitSteps is an energetic, up beat dance fitness class featuring all of your favourite strictly dances. It’s suitable for all ages and abilities! The classes are designed to give real, measurable fitness results and is suitable for all ages and abilities. After a cancer diagnosis exercise can aid recovery and build strength. The classes also help boost morale for anyone affected by cancer. Our teacher Anne-Marie has been teaching dance for over 10 years now and she knows here stuff. Clients always come out with a happy face. “Anne-Marie makes the classes fun! I’m finding I’ve an increase in energy, my hips, knees are less creaky and I’m more supple!” What a great review.
Chair yoga is a modified form of yoga where poses are practiced while seated on a chair or using a chair for support. It’s a gentle, accessible practice suitable for people of all ages and abilities, particularly those with limited mobility, injuries, or those who find traditional yoga challenging.
Chair yoga offers numerous physical and mental benefits, including increased flexibility and range of motion, improved strength and balance, better posture, reduced pain and stiffness, and enhanced mental clarity and focus.
Learn 4 yoga moves you can do at home to instantly relax and feel calm
Lucy Wyndham-Read Prehab Workout
The incredible Lucy Wyndham Read lead some of our clients in a specifically created Prehab and Post Cancer Treatment Workout. You can take part sitting or standing all from home. Read more about Lucy’s visit and what she wants to achieve with this video and click the play button to try Lucy’s workout.
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