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Fit for Life gentle activities sessionAge UK Enfield’s Fit For Life exercise project is encouraging older people to get out and get active this spring time, offering the first class for free.

Over the past two years it has been difficult for many older people to engage with physical activity, as coronavirus restrictions meant classes were closed and lots of older people felt nervous getting out and about.

Age UK Enfield Fit for Life participants walking in a parkNow restrictions have been lifted and spring is in full swing, it's time to get back out and get active, ensuring your body and mind stay fit and healthy.

Fit for Life co-ordinator Mark Huggard said:

‘We have classes to suit everyone – from gentle exercise, to line dancing and Zumba gold for the more active. We cover some of Enfield's most beautiful country parks with leisurely strolls as well as challenging walks, which are particularly nice at this time of year with all the spring flowers in bloom.

‘We already have around 350 people a week attending our classes, and want to encourage many more older people to join us for their fitness journey. We have a timetable of over (how many) classes, and people can contact me to chat through the classes that we run to see which they might enjoy, and the first class is free meaning that people can come along and give it a go!’

DAY

CLASS

TIME

VENUE

CLASS INFORMATION

MONDAY

NIFTY FIFTIES

10.30-11.25

ST PAULS COMMUNITY CENTRE, 102A CHURCH STREET, ENFIELD, EN2 6AR

A CLASS FOR THE MORE ENERGETIC, THIS CLASS VARIES FROM WEEK TO WEEK CHALLENGING THE PARTICIPANTS WITH DIFFERENT EXERCISES.

MONDAY

SENIOR CIRCUITS

11.00-12.00

ST ALDHELMS CHURCH HALL, 2 WINDMILL ROAD, EDMONTON, N18 IPA

CIRCUIT CLASS INCORPORATING AEROBICS AND DUMBBELLS. SUITABLE FOR BOTH BEGINNERS AND INTERMEDIATES.

MONDAY

LINE DANCING

13.00-15.00

SOUTHBURY LEISURE CENTRE, 192 SOUTHBURY RD, ENFIELD,  EN1 1YP

A FUN WORKOUT TO MUSIC OF ALL GENRES WHICH WILL TEST YOUR MIND AND BODY. SUITABLE FOR ALL LEVELS.

TUESDAY

FIT STEPS

10.00-10.50

SOUTHGATE METHODIST CHURCH, 47 THE BOURNE, SOUTHGATE, N14 6RS

COMBINATION OF LATIN AND BALLROOM DANCES WHICH ARE EASY, FUN AND YOU DON'T NEED A PARTNER. GOOD FOR FITNESS AND COORDINATION. SUITABLE FOR ALL LEVELS.

TUESDAY

PARTY DANCES

11.00-11.45

SOUTHGATE METHODIST CHURCH, 47 THE BOURNE, SOUTHGATE, N14 6RS

A FUN WORKOUT TO GREAT PARTY AND CLASSIC SONGS WHICH WILL GIVE YOU A FULL BODY WORKOUT AND LEAVE YOU SMILING. SUITABLE FOR ALL LEVELS.

WEDNESDAY

NIFTY FIFTIES AEROBICS CLASS

10.00-10.50

ST ALDHELMS CHURCH HALL 2 WINDMILL ROAD, EDMONTON, N18 1PA

THIS CLASS VARIES FROM WEEK TO WEEK, CHALLENGING THE GROUP WITH DIFFERENT EXERCISES. SUITABLE FOR ALL LEVELS.

WEDNESDAY

GET WALKING
GET TALKING

1045 -11.45

BROOMFIELD PARK, PALMERS GREENERY COMMUNITY CAFE, OFF ALDERMANS HILL N13 4PL

THIS IS A FRIENDLY FUN WALKING GROUP TAKING PLACE IN
A TOWN PARK. SUITABLE FOR ALL LEVELS.

WEDNESDAY

FIT STEPS

11.00-11.50

ST ALDHELMS CHURCH HALL, 2 WINDMILL ROAD, EDMONTON, N18 1PA

COMBINATION OF LATIN AND BALLROOM DANCES WHICH ARE EASY, FUN AND YOU DON'T NEED A PARTNER. GOOD FOR FITNESS AND COORDINATION. SUITABLE FOR ALL LEVELS.

WEDNESDAY

PILATES

14.00-15.00

ST ALDHELMS CHURCH HALL, 2 WINDMILL ROAD, EDMONTON, N18 1PA

TEACHES BODY AWARENESS AND GOOD POSTURE, IMPROVES STRENGTH AND AGILITY AND CAN HELP ALLEVIATE BACK PAIN. SUITABLE FOR ALL LEVELS.

WEDNESDAY

NIFTY FIFTIES

14.00-14.50

ST PAULS COMMUNITY CENTRE, 102A CHURCH STREET, ENFIELD, EN2 6AR

A CLASS FOR THE MORE ENERGETIC, THIS CLASS VARIES FROM
WEEK TO WEEK CHALLENGING THE PARTICIPANTS WITH
DIFFERENT EXERCISES.

WEDNESDAY

GET WALKING GET TALKING

14.30-15.30

WHITEWEBBS PARK, WHITEWEBBS CAFE, BEGGARS HOLLOW, ENFIELD, EN2 9JN

THIS IS A FRIENDLY FUN WALKING GROUP TAKING PLACE IN A COUNTRY PARK.

THURSDAY

GENTLE ACTIVITIES

12.15-13.15

SOUTHGATE METHODIST CHURCH, 47 THE BOURNE, SOUTHGATE, N14 6RS

THESE EXERCISES WILL STRETCH AND TONE YOU AND HELP IMPROVE YOUR BALANCE.

THURSDAY

LINE DANCING

13.30-14.30

ST ALDHELMS CHURCH HALL, 2 WINDMILL ROAD, EDMONTON, N18 IPA

A FUN WORKOUT TO MUSIC OF ALL GENRES WHICH WILL TEST YOUR MIND AND BODY. SUITABLE FOR ALL LEVELS.

FRIDAY

ZUMBA GOLD

10.00-10.45

ST ALDHELMS CHURCH HALL 2 WINDMILL ROAD, EDMONTON, N18 1PA

LATIN-INSPIRED DANCE WORKOUT THAT TONES AND SCULPTS THE BODY. A FUN WORKOUT FOR ALL SUITABLE FOR ALL LEVELS.

FRIDAY

GET WALKING GET TALKING (FAST  WALKERS)

10.20-11.20

TRENT PARK, TRENT PARK CAFE, COCKFOSTERS ROAD, EN4 OPS

THIS IS A FRIENDLY FUN WALKING GROUP TAKING PLACE IN A COUNTRY PARK. ONLY SUITABLE FOR POWER WALKERS.

FRIDAY

GET WALKING GET TALKING (LEISURE STROLLERS)

10.20-11.20

TRENT PARK, TRENT PARK CAFE, COCKFOSTERS ROAD, EN4 OPS

THIS IS A FRIENDLY FUN WALKING GROUP TAKING PLACE IN A COUNTRY PARK. SUITABLE FOR LEISURE STROLLERS OR PEOPLE WHO WALK AT A SLOWER PACE.

FRIDAY

GET WALKING GET TALKING (MEDIUM)

10.30-11.30

TRENT PARK, TRENT PARK CAFE, COCKFOSTERS
ROAD, EN4 OPS

THIS IS A FRIENDLY FUN WALKING GROUP TAKING PLACE IN A COUNTRY PARK. SUITABLE FOR MEDIUM WALKERS.

FRIDAY-ON EVERY TWO WEEKS

AFTERNOON QUIZ

14.00-15.00

ZOOM-MEETING ID: 656 127 7877

JOIN US FOR A FUN QUIZ. SUITABLE FOR ALL.

FRIDAY

GET WALKING GET TALKING

14.00-15.00

PYMMES PARK, VISITORS CENTRE, (LARGE WHITE BUILDING IN PARK), EDMONTON, N18, NEAR SILVER STREET ENTRANCE

THIS IS A FRIENDLY FUN WALKING GROUP TAKING PLACE IN A TOWN PARK. SUITABLE FOR ALL LEVELS.

Contact Fit for Life on 020 8375 4120 or .

More information on the Age UK Enfield website.

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