As you get older, it becomes even more important to remain active if you want to stay healthy and maintain independence. We have a wide range of classes that take place in leisure centres and venues across the borough to offer a fun and social way for those who want to improve their overall health and wellbeing, along with classes and courses designed for people with long term health conditions.
Active Living
Active Living classes and courses are designed for people with long term conditions and those who want to improve their overall health and wellbeing. The classes are centred on the individuals needs to help improve their overall health and quality of life.
All classes have qualified instructors who are there to help and support you every step of the way.
For more information or to book a place, please contact Paul Gardner on 01706 926235 or email paul.gardner@link4life.org
Aqua Relax
This session is supported by friendly and qualified staff to promote confidence and wellbeing. Come and join us to relax whilst improving your general health, followed by a cup of tea and a chat.
These sessions are dementia friendly.
For more information or to book a place, please contact Paul Gardner on 01706 926235 or email paul.gardner@link4life.org
Back Care Yoga
Specialist back care sessions assist you to manage your condition on an everyday basis. Sessions are suitable for anyone with a non-specific back pain issue.
This mat based class focusses on yoga poses that strengthen back muscles, improve flexibility and ease muscle tension in both the upper and lower back.
For more information or to book a place, please contact Paul Gardner on 01706 926235 or email paul.gardner@link4life.org
Fun Dance
A fun, low impact exercise class with music which you can sing along to, with easy to follow moves.
For more information or to book a place, please contact Sarah Shard on 01706 926239 / 07976 498629 or email sarah.shard@link4life.org
Gentle Exercise
Designed to help people with a variety of long term conditions to strengthen joints and muscles and improve balance and stability.
The class will provide activities which promote postural stability and balance to assist greater independence and improve both mental and physical wellbeing.
Classes to suit all levels of fitness, delivered by qualified instructors who are there to help and support you every step of the way.
For more information or to book a place, please contact Paul Gardner on 01706 926235 or email paul.gardner@link4life.org
Gentle Keep Fit
A low impact but lively class, finishing with mat work. Light weights are used.
For more information or to book a place, please contact Sarah Shard on 01706 926239 / 07976 498629 or email sarah.shard@link4life.org
Nature Health Walks
Walking, like other forms of exercise, is a great way to get and feel healthy.
Enjoy the outdoors and fresh air and join us on our Nature Walks as we take in the beautiful scenery across the borough. Walks include Hollingworth Lake & Country Park, Castleton Canal, Greenbooth Reservoir, Healey Dell and Queens Park.
A brisk walk is great for building stamina and burning calories too. Walking has been shown to have great effects on mental health too. Even a short walk can increase mental alertness and improve mood.
For more information or to book a place, please contact Sarah Shard on 01706 926239 / 07976 498629 or email sarah.shard@link4life.org
Over 50’s Sport & Fun
These classes are a great way to stay active and healthy and make new friends. Come along and enjoy badminton, short tennis, table tennis and swimming. Stay for refreshments after the session to meet with people socially.
For more information or to book a place at Heywood, please contact reception on 01706 924000
For more information or to book a place at Rochdale , please contact Sarah Shard on 01706 926239 / 07976 498629 or email sarah.shard@link4life.org
The Best of the 50’s & 60’s
Join us for these fun, social fitness classes with your all-time favourite classic songs to sing and dance along to.
For more information or to book a place, please contact Sarah Shard on 01706 926239 / 07976 498629 or email sarah.shard@link4life.org
Walking Football
Football at a slower pace! Designed for those who are looking to get back into football and stay active, or to introduce the sport to people who perhaps have never considered playing before.
Walking football is open to both men and women and all ages and abilities are welcome. Sessions, delivered by friendly qualified coaches, cover skills and games in a social, friendly environment. Games are played at walking pace, with players not allowed to run and it’s a non-contact sport. Although tackling is allowed, this must be done with no contact.
The best sessions for beginners and those with with long term conditions are at Rochdale Leisure Centre. Sessions at Littleborough Sports Centre are a little more competitive.
For more information or to book a place, please contact Paul Gardner on 01706 926235 or email paul.gardner@link4life.org
Walking Netball
Walking Netball is a slower version of the game. It is netball, but at a walking pace.
Walking Netball has been designed so that anyone can play it regardless of age or fitness level. From those who have dropped out of the sport they love due to serious injury, to those who believed they had hung up their netball trainers many years ago, people have started playing Walking Netball for the fun, laughter and camaraderie the social session brings, as much as the health benefits on offer.
All ages and abilities are welcome.
For more information or to book a place, please contact Sarah Shard on 01706 926239 / 07976 498629 or email sarah.shard@link4life.org
