Staying active in old age is vital to maintaining well-being and independence. For more information please see our full guide to keeping healthy in old age.
This article will look at exercise groups available across Buckinghamshire. As well as helping the elderly stay fit, exercise groups also provide a great way to meet friends and new people. For other ways to combat loneliness, you may be interested in befriending services in Buckinghamshire.
Move It or Lose It Classes in Buckinghamshire
If you want to have fun whilst boosting your health, Move It or Lose It classes have been developed by experts to help improve flexibility, aerobic health, balance, and strength. Exercises can be done seated or standing, and there will be no getting down on the floor! To feel more energised, healthier, and stronger, you can choose one of Viki’s personalised health coaching programmes, or come along to a Move It or Lose It exercise class. There is no charge for the first class, and after it’s £7 per class.
- Telephone: 07496 298648
- Email: [email protected]
- Visit Website
- Address: Bourne End Community Centre, Wakeman Road, Bourne End, SL8 5SX / St Thomas Hall, Mayflower Way, Beaconsfield, HP9 1UF
Simply Walk Groups for Seniors in Buckinghamshire
Buckinghamshire Council facilitate friendly and inclusive walking groups across the county. There are differing levels of walking intensity, suitable for different ages and fitness levels. Level 1 walks are over flat ground with no stiles whilst level 4 walks have a gradient and last for over ninety minutes.
There are walking groups all over Buckinghamshire to take part in. Follow the link below to the Simply Walk page on Buckinghamshire Council’s website for more details and to register your interest.
- Telephone: 01494 475367
- Email: [email protected]
- Visit Website
Movers & Shakers Classes in Buckinghamshire
Movers & Shakers are an exercise group for the over 55s. Sessions involve practical and fun activities to keep the mind, body and soul active. Sometimes transport to and from the Movers & Shakers classes can be arranged. Please find contact details of instructors to make enquiries below.
Chesham
- Where? Chesham Methodist Church, 44 Bellingdon Road, Chesham, HP5 2HA
- When? Mondays, 10:00am-1:30pm
- Telephone: 01494 785956
- [email protected]
Farnham Common
- Where? Farnham Common Village Hall, Victoria Road, Farnham Common, SL2 3NL
- When? Mondays, 10:00am-1:00pm
- Telephone: 01753 529721
- Email: [email protected]
Gerrards Cross
- Where? Gerrards Cross Methodist Church , Oak End Way, Gerrards Cross, SL9 8BR
- When? Wednesdays, 9.30am-2:00pm
- Telephone: 07814 582282
- Email: [email protected]: [email protected]
High Wycombe
- Where? Trinity United Reformed Church, London Road, High Wycombe, HP11 1BJ
- When? Fridays, 10:00am-1:00pm
- Telephone: 07877 498660
- Email: [email protected]
High Wycombe
Where? Hilltop Community Centre, High Wycombe HP11 1UK
When? Fridays, 10.30am – 1.30pm
Cost? £6 per session
Participants will be greeted with tea/coffee and biscuits followed by a health talk from NHS professionals or a fun game, followed by 1 hour exercise from professional aerobics teachers for all levels. Finished off with a 2-course lunch.
High Wycombe
Name? Movers and Shakers
Where? Christ the Servant King, Sycamore Road, High Wycombe
When? Mondays, 1.30 – 3.30pm
Cost? First session free, then £5 each week
Contact? via facebook page
Stoke Poges
- Where? Stoke Poges Village Centre, Rogers Lane, Stoke Poges, SL2 4LR
- When? Tuesdays, 10:00am-1:00pm
- Telephone: 01753 529721
- Email: [email protected]
Walking Football in Buckinghamshire
Walking football is a less physically intense version of the ‘beautiful game’. It comes with all the same rules as football except you’re not allowed to run! This provides a fun, sociable and safe environment for older people looking to be more active.
Sessions run across Buckinghamshire on every weekday – you can find the one that suits you the best and get in touch with the organiser through the Walking Football page on Berks & Bucks FA.
Walking Netball in Buckinghamshire
Walking netball is a slower version of the game that so many women love. It has be designed so that it is able to be played by anyone regardless of age or fitness level. There is a cost of £2 – £5 per session. Sessions are held across Buckinghamshire, details of which can be found through the Walking Netball page on the Netball South website.
