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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 Based / Falls Prevention Sessions
People wishing to attend weight
management exercise sessions should contact Diane on 01202 888493.
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
An Exercise to Music Group
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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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The men in a Circuit Training / Phase IV Cardiac Rehab
Group
We do have ladies there too!
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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, 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 /
Prevention of Falls 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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A Chair
Supported Group |
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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
and sometimes 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 November 2023
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