Strength
- Mobility. Hips, upper back, neck and shoulders
- Strength basics. Squat, hinge, push, pull and carry
- Stretch. Hamstrings and hips
- Breathe and go. Back to work feeling looser
Six-week group for stiff backs, every gender
Your back called.It would like a word.
The Unstiffening is for anyone with a stiff back, tight hips or a sore neck from sitting at a desk or driving all day. Lunchtime strength basics downstairs and a deep stretch in the warm room upstairs, with time to shower before you go back to work.
Next cycle starts the week of 16 November. Or text Helen on 07718 339510
Is this for you?
- You sit at a desk or drive for most of the day
- Your back, hips or shoulders feel stiff, especially in the morning
- You'd like a short lunchtime session rather than an evening class
- You want something practical, with no chanting and no headstands
A six-week group
The Unstiffening is one of our six-week groups. It meets twice a week, once downstairs in the gym and once upstairs in the studio, with up to 10 people so Helen gets to know everyone. It runs in six-week cycles all year: the next starts the week of 16 November, and the one after that in January 2027 date. When your six weeks are up, you can carry on into the next cycle or move into any class on our regular timetable.
What happens in a session
Warm stretch
- Settle. Shoes off, phone away
- Spine and hips. Mobility for the desk and the car
- Deep stretch. No chanting and no headstands
- Breathe and go. Time left to shower
Questions
Will it help my back pain?
Lots of people find that moving more and getting stronger eases everyday stiffness. If you have pain that's new, severe or getting worse, see your GP or a physio first.
Is it hot?
The gym session is unheated. The stretch upstairs is warm, about 28°C, which helps your muscles relax. It isn't hot yoga.
Who comes along?
Mostly people who sit at a desk or drive all day, men and women alike.
When are the sessions?
Lunchtimes. Exact times are being confirmed now. Check the timetable page, or text Helen and she'll let you know.
Is it a one-off?
No. The groups run in six-week cycles all year. The next cycle starts the week of 16 November, and the one after that in January 2027. You can join at the start of any cycle, and carry on from one to the next.
How do I join?
Fill in the short form to save your place, and Helen will confirm the times and how to pay. Or text Helen and she'll answer any questions first.
Our other six-week groups
Looking for something else? See all our classes, from hot yoga to TRX, or one-to-one sessions with Helen.