Senior Activities

Newbury Better Health & Fitness Centre boasts an extensive senior activities programme, with sessions to suit all. Not only is our senior programme designed to enhance physical and mental wellbeing, but it also offers the ideal social environment to relax with tea and coffee available to enjoy and a chat with friends before, during and after the activities. 

 

Support Sessions

If you find the thought of exercising in a gym intimidating why not try our supported sessions.

Stay active with Newbury Better Health & Fitness Centre and enjoy gym workouts in a safe and comfortable environment and have some fun while exercising. One of our friendly qualified instructors will be on hand to guide and advise you. while in a relaxed and social atmosphere to make you feel comfortable and have some fun while exercising.

They will be there to support from 8am and 2pm Monday to Friday’s in set apart from the gym in our Function Suite. So if you are over 65, over weight, anxious about coming to a gym or even just overwhelmed at the thought of improving your fitness come and join us today. You can even have a coffee and a chat once you have finished your exercise. We'd love to see you.

Swimming

Swimming is available throughout the day with Swim for Fitness and Senior Swim sessions available. Swimming is a great all over body work out and suitable for all swimming abilities. The pool is 16.5m in length with a constant depth of 1.2m for you to leisurely swim in our wide lanes throughout the day.

Gym

The gym is open for sessions every day. With a huge variety of equipment including, resistance, cardio and functional, all ability  levels are catered for. Our friendly gym team are there to support your fitness journey’s.

Body Conditioning Basics

A range of exercises designed to maintain a healthy heart and strengthen muscles with an aim to assist ageing independently. This is a full body workout which is low intensity and perfect for all seniors.  

Core Basics

This low-impact strength training class will help you get stronger and improve your posture while being gentle on your joints. Use a range of equipment and your own bodyweight to tone your muscles and develop a stronger core.

Function Fitness Basics

Functional exercises for independent Ageing.  A range of exercises designed to help maintain mobility, flexibility, balance and therefore independence in later years.

Yoga

Our Yoga classes focus on energetic and traditional yoga poses, helping you to relax the mind and improve your strength and well-being. We have a variety of Yoga styles on offer here, including Vinyasa, Iyengar & Hatha.

OUR BASICS CLASSES

Looking for low intensity classes with simpler movements? Our Basics classes are tailored to suit anyone from beginners, seniors or people looking to get back into fitness after a break. You’ll be able to take part in these classes whatever your activity or fitness level.

Book a class today via the Better UK app or our website.

Senior Timetable

All drop-ins and classes below are included free of charge in our memberships. 

Newbury Better Health & Fitness Centre Senior Activities:

 

Class

 

Time

 

Location
Monday Core Basics   09.30 - 10.00   Functional Suite
  Tea / Coffee   After Class   Functional Suite
  Aqua Aerobics   10.00 - 10.45   Pool
  Yoga   10.05 - 10.50   Studio
  Senior Swim   11.30 - 12.30   Pool
  Circuit Basics   11.30 - 12.15   Functional Suite
           
Tuesday Circuits Basics   09.30 - 10.15   Gym
  Tea / Coffee   After Class   Functional Suite
  Circuit Basics   12.15 - 13.00   Functional Suite
           
Wednesday Water Games   10.30 - 11.15   Pool
  Tea / Coffee   After Class   Functional Suite
  Board Games / Card Games   12.00 Onwards   Buggy Store
  Quiz (1st Wed of Month)   12.00 - 13.00   Buggy Store
  Yoga   20.10 - 20.55   Studio
           
Thursday Circuits Basics   09.30 - 10.15   Functional Suite
  Tea / Coffee   After Class   Functional Suite
  Aqua Aerobics   10.00 - 10.45   Pool
  Yoga   10.30 - 11.15   Studio
  Functional Fitness Basics   11.30 - 12.00   Functional Suite
  Circuit Basics   13.00 - 13.45   Gym
           
Friday Body Conditioning Basics   9.30 - 10.15   Functional Suite
  Tea / Coffee   After Class   Functional Suite
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