Physical activity: Seated exercise
- Location: Age UK Oxfordshire
- Price: Costs may vary
Your first class is a taster therefore there is no cost. Future classes are £5 each payable on the day.
Email: active@ageukoxfordshire.org.uk
Telephone: 01235 849 403
We can support you in maintaining health, mobility and independence, with a variety of group exercise classes, both in-person and online.
Chair Based Exercise (for those who are more comfortable seated)
Chair based exercise can improve strength, flexibility, mobility, and coordination, for those who are more comfortable seated. Our classes are a great way to have fun and meet like-minded people, whilst building up strength and stamina to make every day tasks easier.
We have also introduced Strength and Balance Light classes for a gentler version of our popular classes. Strength and Balance Ligh can also be completed fully seated if you prefer.
To sign up to attend one of our Chair Based Exercise Classes, please contact us by email or phone using the details at the top of this page. Alternatively, we have an online registration form below.
⦿ Abingdon Preston Road Community Centre
Strength & Balance Light - Thursdays at 12:00pm
⦿ Banbury Grimsbury Community Centre
Strength & Balance Light - Wednesdays at 2:00pm
⦿ Banbury Ruscote Community Centre
Chair Based - Wednesdays at 11:30am
⦿ Barton Neighbourhood Centre
Strength & Balance Light - Thursdays at 9:45am
⦿ Bicester Methodist Church
Strength & Balance Light - Mondays at 9:45am
⦿ Carterton - The Sanctuary
Chair Based - Wednesdays at 9:45am
⦿ Chipping Norton Town Hall
Strength & Balance Light - Thursdays at 9:45am
⦿ Cumnor United Reformed Church
Chair Based - Mondays at 9:45am and 11:15am
⦿ Didcot Civic Hall
Strength & Balance Light - Thursdays at 1:45pm
⦿ Faringdon - The Corn Exchange
Strength & Balance Light - Thursdays at 9:45am
⦿ Henley YMCA
Chair Based - Tuesdays at 11:15am
⦿ Thame Girl Guide HQ
Strength & Balance Light - Wednesdays at 9:45am
⦿ Wantage - The Beacon
Strength & Balance Light - Tuesdays at 9:45am
⦿ Witney Methodist Church
Strength & Balance Light - Wednesdays at 9:45am
Register for Chair Based Exercise here.
Mind and Body (a blend of Tai Chi and yoga poses, with Pilates breathing)
Mind and Body classes blend Tai Chi and yoga poses with Pilates breathing to create a sense of well-being and peace whilst exercising.
The exercises focus on gentle, flowing rhythmic movements, which are done seated whilst introducing slow, deep breathing techniques to help focus and concentration.
They are a great way to improve balance, flexibility and general mobility, as well as reducing stress levels. The focus on breathing can boost both physical and mental wellbeing.
Our Mind and Body classes are available online via Zoom on Tuesdays 11:30am-12:30pm.
Classes are £4 per session.
Register for Mind and Body here.
Our wider physical activity offer
We also offer a range of other exercise classes:
Strength and Balance (to maintain health, mobility and independence)
Big, Bold and Balance (for those living with Parkinson’s disease).
Could you support us as a volunteer?
Volunteering at our physical activity classes would include supporting the exercise tutor to welcome and register participants, handling cases and helping create a friendly and sociable environment.
Find out more about becoming a Physical Activity volunteer here.