Exercising and keeping fit is vitally important for elderly people in order to look after their health and stay mobile into old age. You can discover more about the health benefits of elderly exercise in Age Space’s Guide to Healthy Ageing. Attending exercise classes or joining sports groups is also a great way for older people to make friends and stay sociable.
In Hertfordshire, there are plenty of exercise classes for older people to help keep fit and mobile. From walking sports to pilates and dance to chair exercises, your relative will be able to find a Hertfordshire exercise class or group that suits them.
Exercise Classes for Seniors in Hertfordshire
Active Herts
Active Herts is an organisation that offers a diverse range of exercise classes for over 50s in Hertfordshire, provided by their own instructors and external partners. Their exercise classes are centred in four locations: Broxbourne, Hertsmere, Stevenage and Watford, offering over-50s dance, zumba, swimming, Fellas Fitness, walking football and more. You can follow the links below to find timetables of the exercise classes provided by Active Herts.
Hertfordshire Independent Living Service's Active Ageing Service
The Hertfordshire Independent Living Service offers an Active Ageing service in collaboration with Hertfordshire County Council which provides personalised exercise support to Hertfordshire’s older residents. The service can include one-to-one sessions in an older person’s home, or local group activities. The service is for over-55s and completely free, other than some small fees for group sessions.
- Email: [email protected]
- Visit Website
Move It or Lose It! Classes in Hertfordshire
Move It or Lose It! run sociable exercise classes for older people throughout the country, including in Hertfordshire. Move it or Lose it! classes are delivered by experts in seniors exercise and are targeted at improving flexibility, balance and strength. Most of their classes can be done either standing up or sitting down.
Usually, your relative will be invited to stay on for a cup of tea or coffee and a chat afterwards. You can find details of Hertfordshire’s Move It or Lose It! classes below.
Move It or Lose It! Bengeo
- When? Wednesdays, 1.30pm - 12.30pm & Fridays, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
- Where? Bengeo Parish Church Hall, Duncombe Road, Bengeo, SG14 3DA
- Email: [email protected]
Move It or Lose It! Ware
- When? Thursdays, 1.30pm - 2.30pm
- Where? Leaside Church High Street Ware, SG12 9BT
- Contact: [email protected]
Exercise Classes at Bushey Care Home
There are a number of different exercise classes for elderly people run at the Bushey Care Home, including an Armchair Yoga class and a Music and Movement class. They run other classes and events, but these have varying schedules so they recommend getting in touch to see what’s coming up! You can find details on their two consistent classes below. Advance booking is required for both.
Armchair Yoga Class
- When? Every Wednesday, 11:00am
- Cost: £5.00
Music & Movement Class
This class is a mix of exercise, singing and quiz questions to help take care of the body and the mind. The one hour class is followed by tea and biscuits.
- When? Every Thursday, 2:15pm
- Cost: £5.00
For further information on either of these classes or anything else that Bushey Care Home offers, you can get in touch using the details provided below.
- Telephone: 02081 089316
- Visit Website
FitSteps, Harpenden
FitSteps is an exercise class that is specially tailored for the over 60s in Harpenden. Age Space users will be entitled to take part for a discounted rate of £5.00 per session, which are an hour long.
You can get in touch through the enquiry form at the bottom of the website for more information and to get involved.
- When? Mondays, 9:30am - 10:30am
- Where? 130A Southdown Road, Harpenden
- Visit Website (Includes Enquiry Form)
Home Fitness Hertfordshire
Home Fitness Hertfordshire offer a range of chair-based exercises for older people. These sessions are specifically designed to improve balance, stability and strength and are held in Bengeo, Christchurch, Hatfield, Hertford and Welwyn Garden City. You can get in contact or visit their website for full details on available classes.
- Telephone: 07930 302 102
- Email: [email protected]
- Visit Website
Paracise, Berkhamsted
Paracise is a new and innovative exercise class designed to enhance and enrich life. The classes consist of a gentle, but effective workout that flows smoothly through movements designed to improve mobility. You will be encouraged to appreciate what your body can do and how small changes can have significant improvements on your day to day life. It is aimed at senior citizens, as well as those trying to return to being fit after an illness or injury. You can get in touch with Susie Alderson through the details below for more information on classes.
- Telephone: 07762 138356
- Email: [email protected]
- Visit Website
Active East Herts
Active East Herts, alongside Herts Sports Partnership, provide strength and balance classes for older people in the Bishop’s Stortford area. The classes are focused on reducing the risks of falling for people who still walk and stand.
- When? Mondays, 11:15am – 12:00pm & Wednesdays, 10:30am – 11:15am
- Where? Bishops Park Community Centre, Bishops Stortford, CM23 4DA
- Telephone: 07956 667 434
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Get Active, Hertfordshire Sports Village
Hertfordshire Sports Village in Hatfield has a fantastic programme of exercise for older people in Hertfordshire. This includes their Get Active classes, aimed at over 60s, where qualified instructors go through exercise routines at a slower pace, taking into account mobility, injury and health issues.
- Telephone: 01707 284466
- Visit Website
Hertfordshire Health Walks
Walking is one of the best forms of exercise for older people and is also a way of enjoying the company of friends and immersing yourself in the Hertfordshire countryside! Hertfordshire County Council organise health walks every week for senior residents throughout the county. Your relative can be sure to be find a walk near them that meets their mobility needs.
- Telephone: 01992 588433
- Email: [email protected]
- Visit Website
Walking Football for Over 50s, Hitchin
Walking Football classes are run from Kingshott School in Hitchin each Saturday from 11:00am to 12:00pm. These classes offer older people the chance to get active and get social in a great environment!
Due to having limited spaces available, you will need to get in contact in advance to confirm that you will be attending a session. Your relative will be able to attend a free taster session to ensure that the classes are right for them. Please find contact details below to get in touch.
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: Kingshott School, Stevenage Road, St. Ippolyts, Hitchin, SG4 7JX
- Teleehonoe: 07787 125227
