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Y4L
Exercise Classes
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We now have 22 Younger
4
Longer exercise sessions taking place across Dorset, in Wimborne, Colehill, Verwood, Christchurch,
Wareham and Ferndown - details of these can
be found on the page 'Days, Times and Places'
All of
our instructors are highly trained in teaching exercise and all hold the
RCN accredited Level 4 Diploma Teaching Evidence Based Exercise to Older
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All Younger
4
Longer exercise sessions are based on the Younger
4
Longer programme that was set up and led by Diane Priest,
Registered Nurse /
Specialist Exercise Instructor. The community
based open classes include:
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Exercise to Music
Sessions
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Circuit Training
Sessions
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Phase IV Cardiac
Rehabilitation Sessions
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British Lung
Foundation Maintenance Exercise Sessions
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Chair Supported / Strength &
Balance Sessions
Exercise to Music sessions
Who are they
for?
Ideal for the more active
and able ladies and gentlemen who want to improve / maintain
general health and strength
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What do we
do?
During
the first half of the class we:
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begin with a warm
up
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do some cardiovascular exercise to music to improve / maintain the
condition of the heart
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end with a cool
down
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During
the second half we do a selection of the following:
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muscle
strengthening exercise using: small
hand weights, ankle weights and resistance bands
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abdominal exercises
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pelvic
floor exercises
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balance and co-ordination
exercises
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flexibility stretches
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learn
how to get down and up from the floor safely so that we can
keep playing with the grandchildren!
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When we can we
like to end with:
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a short
period of relaxation
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a cup of
tea or coffee
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Circuit
Training Sessions /
Phase lV Cardiac Rehabilitation
Who are they
for?
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Ideal for the more active
and able ladies and gentlemen who want to improve / maintain
general health and strength
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Ideal for cardiac rehabilitation, weight loss and
general maintenance of health and strength
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What do we
do?
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begin
with a warm up
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exercise
the cardiovascular system using: steps, steppers, stationary bikes, rowing machines
and rebounders
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at the
same time improve / maintain upper body strength and
endurance using small hand
weights
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end the
circuit with a cool down, some balance exercises and some flexibility stretches
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Chair
Supported Exercise to
Music /
Strength &
Balance sessions
Who are they
for?
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Ideal for people
with reduced mobility who wish to improve / maintain general health, strength
mobility and independence
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Ideal for people who have
had one or more falls and wish to improve their balance
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Wheelchair users
and carers welcome
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What do we
do?
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begin
with a warm up
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muscle
strengthening exercise using: small hand weights, ankle weights
and resistance bands
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abdominal exercises
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pelvic
floor exercises
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balance and co-ordination
exercises to improve balance and prevent falls and injuries
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learn how to get
down onto and up from
the floor safely so that we can continue to play with the
grandchildren!
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flexibility stretches
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We also use a
variety of small, household items to add an element of fun!
e.g.
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chiffon scarves
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tennis balls and 7"
balls
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ribbons
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cake boards
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small hoops
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batons
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Christmas crackers,
tinsel and other Christmas decorations
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When we can we
like to end with:
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a short
period of relaxation
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a cup of
tea or coffee
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BLF Maintenance
Exercise Sessions
Who are they
for?
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Ideal for anyone who
has lung disease and wishes to improve and maintain their
walking ability and their ability to carry out daily tasks,
along with improving / maintaining general health, strength
mobility and independence
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Ideal for complete
beginners to exercise and people with a range of health problems
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What do we
do?
This takes the form of a
circuit session and includes:
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beginning
with a warm up
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exercising
the cardiovascular system using steps, steppers, static
bikes, rowing machines
and rebounders
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at the
same time improving / maintaining upper body strength and
endurance using small hand
weights
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ending the
circuit with a cool down, some balance exercises and some flexibility stretches
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When we can we
like to end with:
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a short
period of relaxation
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a cup of
tea or coffee
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Younger
4
Longer Updated May 2026
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