Free exercise classes for older adults

These classes are fun and include controlled exercises for the whole body, unless otherwise stated, using a chair for support. The classes are made up of exercises to:

• Strengthen muscles and improve joint mobility
• Improve balance
• Improve coordination
• Reduce aches and pains
• Improve overall wellbeing

They should help you do every day things better like getting up from a chair, opening a jar and tying your shoe laces.

Please visit chair exercise classes in events to find out more.

All the classes are free of charge so come along and try them out. 

Please note: free swimming no longer exists but over 60s can swim for 60p at Fusion leisure centres in Southwark after buying a £2.80 concessions Leisure Axess card. Please download a copy of the latest Silver Active brochure for more details.

You might also like to explore the activities offered for over 50s at the Leisure Centres in Southwark, they cost from as little as £1 per session.

Classes organised by Age Concern

Age concern organise the following classes at Yalding Healthy Living Centre, 95 Southwark park Road SE16 3TY. For information please call 0207 237 0860

• Mondays 11am to 12noon - Seated exercise
• Mondays 1pm to 2pm - Tai Chi (seated and standing)
• Tuesdays 11am to 12noon - music therapy seated exercise
• Thurdays 11am to 12noon - Aerobics for the more active older person