What are Forever Fit Classes?
Forever Fit classes are designed to help with your strength, balance and improve your general well-being. Improving your level of fitness can help you avoid many of the common ailments sometimes regarded as diseases of ‘old age’ such as high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes and heart problems as well as declining fitness.
It is possible to train the ‘older body’ to improve balance, strength, muscle power and by doing so reduce the risk of ‘age-related illness’. A 12-week course of exercise can dramatically improve your strength, walking, general mobility and fitness.
Regular exercise is also associated with reduced stress and improved self-esteem and well-being. Classes are based on evidence-based exercise programmes designed for older clients. We help our older patients lead happier, healthier lives with a system that fits their demands and limitations
Age gracefully in the company of like-minded others, with expert supervision.
Timetable
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| Morning | 11am-1.30pm Orpington Instructor: Patricia | ||||
| Lunchtime | 2pm-3pm Orpington Instructor: Cynthia | 12.30pm-1.30pm Orpington Instructor: Patricia | |||
| 2pm-3pm Orpington Instructor: Cynthia | |||||
| Evening | 7.45pm-8pm Crystal Palace Instructor: Sophie |
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Beginners
Suitable for/if you are:
- The less confident and those who rely on a walking aid. For clients who have had investigated falls. We welcome clients who have completed the Bromley Falls Service, 12 week course.
- Reasonably confident but, still would like to work with support on occasion. Ready to take on more challenges. Introduction to circuit training.
Structure:
- The class moves at a safe, steady pace that allows you to build balance skills and confidence. As part of this class we will teach coping strategies for managing a fall. We use the evidence-based FaME programme, which has been successfully delivered in the community by GSTT for over a decade, and the PRO-ACT 65+ syllabus, which was trialled by University College London.
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Intermediate
Suitable for/if you are:
- Confident and ready for challenges, having been through the previous level.
- Advanced and confident to participate in a variety of strength and balance exercises building major muscles groups. Ready to join community exercise groups.
Structure:
- Circuit based class with (optional) floor work and adapted Tai-Chi, still keeping strength and balance as its core.
Other services
Pilates
Pilates is a form of exercise that targets the deep postural muscles of the abdomen and spine to improve overall central core stability and posture.
Yoga
The classes also work on how breath work (pranayama) and meditation techniques can support the physical practice of yoga, alongside managing the symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression.
Women’s Health Physio
Our Women’s Health service offers Obstetrics and Gynaecological care.
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