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Seeking out exercise classes for your elderly relatives in Dorset is a great idea to keep them moving and independent. Exercise increases energy, improves memory and can be a great means of socialising.
In Dorset there are a wide range of exercise classes and clubs, suitable for people with all sorts of mobility needs. Age Space has compiled the following page to help you find an exercise class that’s right for your elderly relative in Dorset.
Exercise Classes for Seniors across Bournemouth & Poole
Age UK's Better Balance Classes, Poole
Age UK’s Better Balance classes are designed to help reduce the risk of a fall which could lead to injury in later life. They are low impact and suitable for all abilities and ages. Most participants notice a rapid improvement in their confidence, balance and stability, especially if they continue their learning at home. For more information, you can get in touch or visit the Age UK website using the details provided below.
- Where? Canford Cliffs Village Hall, 17 Ravine Road, Canford Cliffs, Poole, BH13 7HT
- Telephone: 01202 530530
- Visit Age UK Website
Exercise after Stroke classes, Kinson
The class has a mix of abilities and all ages who have had a stroke or brain injury. It is run as a circuit style.
If you need assistance please bring someone with you. We are a very friendly group who support and encourage eachother Stroke survivors understand what eachother is going through better than anyone else. Partners also support each other.
Please contact in advance as places are limited:
Where? Howecroft Community Centre, 1, Turnball Lane, Bournemouth BH11 9BG
When? Wednesday 1.15 – 2.15pm
Cost? £8-£10 per session
Contact: Jo Sinclair 07970 886393 or email: [email protected]
Bournemouth Blind Society - Social Group 'Extend' Exercises & Walking Group
Bournemouth Blind Society run a social group for people with visual impairments each Monday and Thursday. The group allows members to enjoy socialising, a cooked lunch and some afternoon activities. These activities include ‘Extend’ Exercises, which involves gentle movement to music for older people.
The Society also run a Walking Group who meet on the last Friday of every month between April and October. Walks consist of a gentle to moderate stroll route which will always end with a café. Previous walks have included Poole Park, Upton Country Park and the New Forest. As numbers are limited, advance booking is essential!
You can visit the website or get in touch through the details below for more information on either of these services.
- Telephone: 01202 546644
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: Bournemouth Blind Society, 5 Victoria Park Road, Bournemouth, BH9 2RB
- Visit Bournemouth Blind Society's Website
Disability Cricket, Broadstone & Poole
Dorset Cricket Board offer fun and enjoyable cricket sessions for people with physical or learning disabilities, run by their own qualified and committed coaches. There are no restrictions on age or experience level as the sessions are designed for anyone to enjoy!
The club runs an outdoor Disability Cricket session in Broadstone between April and September, as well as an indoor session in Poole between October and March. They are both free to attend.
- Address (April - September): Broadstone Cricket Club, Gravel Hill, Merley, Dorset, BH21 1RS
- Address (October - March): Lytchett Manor Sports Centre, Post Green Rd, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6JD
- Email: [email protected]
- Visit Dorset Cricket's Website
Melodies in Motion
Melodies in Motion are musical exercise classes that are designed to suit all ages and abilities in Bournemouth, Poole and Wimbourne. You can find full details about when and where these classes run by visiting the website, or by getting in touch with them through the details provided below.
- Telephone: 07891 622869
- Contact Form
- Visit Melodies in Motion Website
Younger for Longer - Exercise Classes for Older People, Wimbourne & Colehill
A variety of exercise classes for older people are run by Younger for Longer across Dorset, including some in Wimbourne & Colehill. There are classes designed to suit those with reduced mobility as well as more able people. You can find full details about these classes, including locations and a schedule, by visiting the website or getting in touch using the details provided below.
- Telephone: 01202 888493
- Visit the Younger for Longer Website
Exercise Classes for Seniors in East Dorset
Disability Cricket, Ferndown & Verwood
Dorset Cricket Board offer fun and enjoyable cricket sessions for people with physical or learning disabilities, run by their own qualified and committed coaches. There are no restrictions on age or experience level as the sessions are designed for anyone to enjoy!
The club run indoor Disability Cricket sessions in Ferndown and Verwood that are free to attend.
- Address (Ferndown): Ferndown Leisure Centre, Cherry Grove, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9EZ
- Address (Verwood): Helix Day Centre, 17 Moorlands Road, Verwood, BH31 7PD
- Email: [email protected]
- Visit Dorset Cricket's Website
Ferndown Leisure Centre (Moving to Music and Health & Wellbeing Sessions)
Ferndown Leisure Centre offer various fitness sessions throughout the week which are also aimed to older people. This includes Moving to Music classes, which you can find a full timetable for here.
The Centre also provides a Exercise Referral Programme that supports recovery and rehabilitation for anyone who has suffered an illness or recently had an operation. These sessions will require a ‘prescription to exercise’ from a doctor to get started. You can find out more information on this service by calling the Centre on 01202 877468.
- Address: Ferndown Leisure Centre, Cherry Grove, Ferndown, BH22 9EZ
- Telephone: 01202 877468
- Visit Ferndown Leisure Centre's Website
Younger for Longer - Exercise Classes for Older People, Christchurch, Studland, Verwood & Wareham
A variety of exercise classes for older people are run by Younger for Longer across Dorset, including some in Christchurch, Studland, Verwood and Wareham. There are classes designed to suit those with reduced mobility as well as more able people. You can find full details about these classes, including locations and a schedule, by visiting the website or getting in touch using the details provided below.
- Telephone (Christchurch): 07985 375950
- Telephone (Studland & Wareham): 01929 558139
- Telephone (Verwood): 01202 825784
- Visit the Younger for Longer Website
Exercise Classes for Seniors in Weymouth & Portland
Disability Cricket, Weymouth
Dorset Cricket Board offer fun and enjoyable cricket sessions for people with physical or learning disabilities, run by their own qualified and committed coaches. There are no restrictions on age or experience level as the sessions are designed for anyone to enjoy!
The club runs a Disability Cricket session in Weymouth that is free to attend.
- Address: Redlands Leisure Centre, Dorchester Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5AW
- Email: [email protected]
- Visit Dorset Cricket's Website
Island Community Action, Portland
Island Community Action (ICA) is a small charity based in Portland that was formed in 1999 to support the local community through activities and services. They run a couple of exercise classes that are suitable for elderly people of all abilities.
Get Together Club
A gentle class especially for people over 50 to improve their fitness, strengthen joints, increase inner core strength, keep them moving and improve stability to prevent falls. Classes take place at the YMCA, Reforne, Portland. Contact for details on upcoming classes and availability.
- Where? Portland YMCA, 80 Reforne, Easton, Portland, DT5 2AN
- When? Fridays, 11:00am - 12:00pm
- Cost: £4.00
Oste-ocise Exercise Class
A mixture of seated and standing exercises, stretching, stamina and core strengthening work. Osteo-cise is ideal for those suffering from joint problems including arthritis and osteoporosis.
- Where? Girt Hall, St Georges Centre, Reforne, Easton, Portland, DT5 2AN
- When? Mondays, 11:00am - 12:00pm
- Cost: £4.00
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: 01305 823789
- Visit Island Community Action's Website
Sunshine Fitness Weymouth
Sunshine Fitness offer fun and gentle seated exercise classes for those wishing to improve their physical mobility and wellbeing. They offer one to one classes for £30, including travel, within the Weymouth and Dorchester area.
Classes are run by Sally Claire who has a Level 2 Fitness Instructor and a Level 3 Personal Training qualification, so you can be assured you’re getting high quality instruction!
- Telephone: 07738 987280
- Email: [email protected]
- Sunshine Fitness Facebook Page
Exercise Classes for Seniors in West Dorset
Chair-based Exercise, Martinstown
This chair based exercise class in Martinstown is a fun and inclusive club that is suitable for all abilities.
- When? Wednesdays, 10:30am - 11:30am
- Where? Martinstown Village Hall, St Martins Field, Martinstown, Dorchester, DT2 9JU
- Telephone: 01308 281882
- Visit Website
Pilates, Briantspuddle
Pilates classes are run at the Briantspuddle Village Hall by Peverell Pilates. These classes are a holistic and complete workout for the entire body and mind, adapted to provide a comprehensive approach to exercise for all ages and abilities.
- When? Mondays, 9:30am - 10:30am
- Where? Briantsworth Village Hall, DT2 7HT
- Visit Website
