positive and healthier since being involved with Fit as a Fiddle. Furthermore, our physical activity classes are leading to greater fitness levels, increasing mobility and muscle strength and preventing falls ... mentally low following a stroke. On the advice of his GP he started attending our gentle exercise classes and has now progressed to a whole range of physical activities, increasing his mobility and wellbeing
exercises to music Extended exercise Gym Body movement Stretching exercises Aerobic exercises Tai Chi Yoga Walking / Power walking Gardening Wii Fit Swimming Line dancing Ballroom dancing Bike rides Sports ... encourage older people to buy healthy food Healthy eating workshops Healthy cooking lessons Eat well classes How to cook healthy Asian food Coffee mornings and activities so the older people can talk to someone
are tailored to individual and group needs, ranging from oneto-one support in the home to group classes in a community setting. The programme also draws on wider community assets, using volunteers to provide ... needs assessment undertaken by a member of staff or volunteer at the local Age UK to determine which class(es) the participant might benefit from; ■ Participation in one or more one-to-one, small or large
the last 12 months: Health, fitness, gym or conditioning activities (including aerobics, keep-fit classes, weight-training or weight-lifting); Gymnastics; Swimming or diving; Cycling, BMX or mountain biking ... artificial surface: on slopes or grass); Motor sports; Angling or Fishing; Archery {if Age > 64}; Yoga or pilates {if Age > 64}; Bowls (indoors or outdoors) {if Age > 64}; Croquet {if Age > 64}; OTHER
ability to be supportive and non-judgemental on the grounds of age, race, sexuality, religion, social class, disa bility or life style choices.A flexible and understanding approach to working with older people
area Local Age UKs offer a range of services to older people in their communities - from computer classes and lunch clubs to befriending and advice drop-ins. Someone to talk to The Silver Line Helpline offers ... across the UK. So whether someone’s feeling lonely and needs a friend, is looking for a local exercise class, or is in need of some expert advice and guidance, we’re here to help. Services and support for whatever
exercised’ had fallen from 18% to 0 “There’s a difference, not only have I started this [keep fit classes] which was the very first time I’d done any exercise. But I also started walking again which I used ... even going out for a walk to the local shop if you have restricted mobility, and to attend a new class or activity utterly nerve-wracking. The Buddy is there with them every step of the way, supporting
are tailored to individual and group needs, ranging from one-to-one support in the home to group classes in a community setting. The programme also draws on wider community assets, using volunteers to provide ... needs assessment undertaken by a member of staff or volunteer at the local Age UK to determine which class(es) the participant might benefit from; ■ Participation in one or more one-to-one, small or large
coordination training twice a week. Examples can include carrying heavy shopping, chair aerobics, tai chi or yoga. People who are physically inactive can be split into three groups: • Those who ‘do nothing’ and ... Lifting weights • Yoga • Carrying heavy shopping Twice a week. Balance and coordination activities These are activities that challenge your balance, and make you feel a bit wobbly. • Yoga • Tai chi • Dancing
activities before deciding what they wanted to do. Activities included: New Age Kurling, laughter yoga, alternative therapies, petanque, Pilates, Cooking for One, smoothie-making, Zumba gold, line dancing ... activity in later life, but are restricted by a number of barriers preventing them from joining classes such as lack of confidence, disabilities, transport and sleep problems. ‘ I think about fitness