Strength
- Warm-up. Gentle movement, with the wall close by
- Strength. Sit-to-stand from a bench, wall press-ups, light weights
- Balance. Always next to the wall
- Up from the floor. Optional, practised slowly
- Stretch. Standing, or sitting on a bench
Six-week group for over-60s
Daytime, no heat,and a cuppa after.
Steady and Strong is for anyone over 60 who wants to stay strong, steady on their feet and independent. Strength and balance in the gym with the wall to hold on to, and supported yoga upstairs. Tea and a chat afterwards is part of the class.
Next cycle starts the week of 16 November. Or text Helen on 07718 339510
Is this for you?
- You'd like to feel steadier on your feet and more confident on stairs
- Getting up from a low chair or the floor is harder than it used to be
- You've never been to a gym and you'd like a friendly start
- You'd enjoy meeting people and having a cup of tea after the class
- You've had a fall, or you worry about having one. We practise balance next to the wall and show you how to get up from the floor safely
A six-week group
Steady and Strong 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 8 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
Supported yoga
- Warm-up. Every joint, gently, standing
- Standing yoga. Simple poses with the wall for support
- Balance. Heel raises and weight shifts at the wall
- Stretch and breathe. Standing, or sitting on blocks
Questions
I haven't exercised for years. Is that okay?
Yes. Most people who join haven't, and Helen starts everyone gently.
Is it heated?
No. Both sessions are unheated.
How much is it?
£50 for six weeks, which is twelve sessions at about £4 each, with tea included. Over-65s get 20% off passes after that. See the prices page for details.
When are the sessions?
Daytime. 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.