Exercise help for a healthier life
Hours of ‘friendly exercise’ are being provided to help Newcastle residents get a little fitter and healthier.
Courses range from targeting those recovering from cancer or heart troubles, to supporting mental health and young people’s wellbeing are being organised by Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council.
Initially all the courses are being provided at J2 in the town centre, but some courses will be extended into the community.
A spokesperson for Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council's Leisure, Culture and Heritage team said:
These courses are brilliant: they’re relaxed, helpful and supportive and available to a range of residents.
Whether it’s recovering from illness, just keeping fit, or improving your general wellbeing, there’s something for everyone.”
Courses include:
- nature therapy for over-18s;
- help for those with osteoarthritis or joint pain;
- adult therapy;
- fall prevention;
- people recovering from cancer treatment;
- cardiac rehabilitation;
- junior exercise.
While the last three need a referral, the other courses are self-referring. Following a successful grant application, the adult courses will be provided at a reduced cost of £32.05 for a 12-week programme while some residents living in areas with high social inequalities will be able to access services free of charge.
The junior referral programme aimed at 12 to 16-year-olds will be provided free of charge following a health referral being made,
The spokesman added: “There is an initial assessment with a qualified instructor, which leads to a personal programme.
“Ideally you attend at least a couple of sessions a week and there is a review after four weeks and 12 months, but there is regular contact with your instructor throughout to help and support.
“The aim is simply to help people get a little healthier, because that leads to so many other positives.”
More detail about the scheme is available here.