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The current Dane Bank class, click on the red arrow to see one of our classes in action.
New exercise class starting in Ridgehill, Stalybridge on 11th September 2024. Thanks to a grant from the National Lottery and Sport England we are offering FREE chair based exercise classes to people over 50.
Above the Salvation Army shop, Lime Square,
Openshaw, Manchester M11 1DA
FREE half hour exercise and half hour refreshments. No need to book, just pop-in.
Chair based exercise class at Number 2 Conservative Club, 6 Corporation Street, Stalybridge SK15 2JL
£3.00 half hour exercise and half hour refreshments. . No need to book, just pop-in.
Chair based exercise in Manchester -St Georges Church & Community Centre, Windmill Lane, Denton
£4.00 Half hour exercise and half hour refreshments. . No need to book, just pop-in.
Grafton Centre, Grafton Street, Hyde. £3.00.
45 minutes chair based exercise.
Meals and drinks available. . No need to book, just pop-in.
Balance is better and ease of movement in my knees. This class is fantastic, very friendly and funny. I really enjoy Monday mornings. Well done Helen, it's a pleasure to be here.
Feeling good, more flexible with joints, more so with my knees due to osteoarthritis. Generally more relaxed. Really appreciate the time given which is helping in my wellbeing.
More mobility, standing up straighter. At 76 years of age my whole body was poor with regular falls. I now attend 3 of Helen's classes per week and mobility and wellbeing vastly improved.
I have gradually loosened up, having osteoarthritis and osteoporosis it has helped me greatly and it's a very warm and friendly class and teacher is wonderful. Hoping these exercises continue as it gives me something to look forward to and have felt more flexible since coming.
Feeling much better in myself, really look forward to class, very beneficial for my arthritis and fibromyalgia. We have a great instructor, always ready to help. Made some lovely friends.
Movement in general has improved. I walk for 40 minutes as often as I can and my neck problems have improved. We all look forward to the social side of the class and making new friendships which extend, in many cases, beyond the classes.
Above are a few pics so you can see what to expect from a chair based exercise class. Stand up, sit down or a mixture of the two it's up to you. We include exercises for flexibility, balance, strengthening and stretches, using soft balls to strengthen your wrists and hands, resistance bands to strengthen your legs and arms, standing balance exercises, a large ball for upper body strength and we sometimes use with pom poms - just for a laugh!!.
Increase and improved joint function.
Reduced joint pain.
Increased mobility.
Increased muscle strength.
Reduce rate of loss of bone strength and bone density.
Reduce the factors that contribute to fractures and falls.
Increased opportunity to socialise.
Reduce isolation.
Feeling of wellbeing and enjoyment.
Improved confidence.
Improved self esteem.
Relaxation.
Reduces stress and anxiety.
Enhances mood. Improves psychological functioning.
Improves mental health.
Empowering - play a more active role in society.
Remaining independent.
Enhances integration.
Making new friendships.
Widened social network.
Diminishes stereotypical perception of the elderly.