Exercise classes
Looking for some enjoyable exercise to help improve your health? Join Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin and have fun keeping fit.
If you haven’t exercised in a while, don’t worry, our classes and clubs focus on gentle exercise to help you to regain your fitness at your own pace.
Fitness for men
Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin's friendly, informal exercise sessions aim to improve your strength, co-ordination and balance. The group is led by Wendy Southorn, a qualified exercise teacher with extensive experience of working with older people.
All ability fitness for men, Shrewsbury
Venue: Shrewsbury United Reform Church, Coleham Head, Shrewsbury SY3 7BJ
When: Every Wednesday afternoon, 1.30-2.30pm
Cost: £7.00
Contact:
Wellbeing services
Phone number: 01743 233 123
Email: enquiries@ageukstw.org.uk
Please note: advance booking is essential for this group.
Midweek Movers
Join us for a fun, motivating exercise class designed for older learners. Suitable for all abilities, our seated and standing routines will challenge all aspects of body and mind. This group is a follow-on from the Energize Elevate Programme.
Midweek Movers, Ludlow
Venue: St. Peters Church Parish Centre, Henley Road, Ludlow SY8 1QZ
When: Every Wednesday afternoon, 2.00-3.00pm
Cost: £7.00
Contact:
Wellbeing services
Phone number: 01743 233 123
Email: enquiries@ageukstw.org.uk
Please note: advance booking is essential for this group.
Sit to Stand
Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin's Sit to Stand class provides gentle movement exercise to music. The easy to follow exercises can be performed either standing or sitting and aim to increase your mobility and strength as well as your general health. Please wear comfortable footwear and clothing and bring a small bottle of water.
Sit to Stand, Shrewsbury
Venue: Shrewsbury United Reform Church, Coleham Head, Shrewsbury SY3 7BJ
When: Every Wednesday afternoon, 3.00-4.00pm
Cost: £7.00
Contact:
Wellbeing services
Phone number: 01743 233 123
Email: enquiries@ageukstw.org.uk
Yoga
Boost your physical and mental wellbeing at our yoga class for older people, through a series of stretches, poses and breathing techniques.
Yoga, Bomere Heath
Venue: Bomere Heath Village Hall, Shrewsbury Road, Bomere Heath SY4 3PD
When: Every Thursday morning, 10.00-11.30am
Cost: £7.00
Contact:
Wellbeing services
Phone number: 01743 233 123
Email: enquiries@ageukstw.org.uk
Please note: advance booking is essential for this group.
Zumba Gold
Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin's lower impact, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired exercise sessions. Zumba Gold follows the Zumba formula but is designed for the active older adult and done at lower intensity, so not as fast but just as much fun. Please wear suitable clothing and bring a small bottle of water.
Zumba Gold, Shrewsbury
Venue: Dance Studio, Theatre Severn, Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury SY3 8FT
When: Every Wednesday morning, 11.30am
Cost: £7.00
Contact:
Wellbeing services
Phone number: 01743 233 123
Email: enquiries@ageukstw.org.uk
Please note: to keep participants as safe as possible, we have reduced the number of places available in this class and additional COVID-19 safety measures are in place. If you would like to join Zumba Gold, please contact us to see if we have any available places or to join the waiting list.
Zumba Gold, Shrewsbury
Venue: Dance Studio, Theatre Severn, Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury SY3 8FT
When: Every Friday morning, 11.30am
Cost: £7.00
Contact:
Wellbeing services
Phone number: 01743 233 123
Email: enquiries@ageukstw.org.uk
Please note: to keep participants as safe as possible, we have reduced the number of places available in this class and additional COVID-19 safety measures are in place. If you would like to join Zumba Gold, please contact us to see if we have any available places or to join the waiting list.