Exercise and Activity Directory
County: Oxfordshire
Age UK Oxfordshire
Age UK Oxfordshire is a local independent charity working in the community to support older people, their families, and carers. They want everyone to be able to live life to the full, by providing information and advice, home help, a telephone befriending service as well as a variety of activities and events to suit all abilities.
This is through a range of exercise classes, both in-person and online, that includes Strength & Balance, seated exercise, Big, Bold & Balance Parkinson’s Classes and Stay Strong and Steady – a new falls prevention exercise and information course. There is also a YouTube channel with a wide selection of classes to choose from.
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South Oxfordshire Wellbeing Walks
Ramblers Wellbeing Walks
Provide free, organised and easy to access health walks across South Oxfordshire. All walks are low impact and are mostly short 30 minute gentle walks with one or two that are slightly longer, lasting between 45-60 minutes. Designed with health in mind, walking groups can improve both physical and mental health by offering a safe, friendly and supported environment where everyone can walk at their own pace and not be left behind to walk alone. Walks are led by trained Volunteer Walk Leaders and with no need to book in advance, just turn up and enjoy!
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Oxford
Oxford Health Walks
Oxford City Council
If you enjoy getting outdoors, walking and meeting new people or are looking to start regular, gentle exercise Oxford Health Walks could be right for you! All walks are free to attend, are between 1 – 3 miles long and last between 30 – 60 minutes. All are Volunteer led, suitable for beginners or those returning to exercise. Anyone is welcome regardless of age or ability or fitness level. A full timetable of walks can be viewed or downloaded online and direct contact can be made with the Health Walk Coordinator for further details and/or any specific concerns
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Oxford
FREE Joint Pain Programme – Oxford
Nuffield Health
A free 12-week Joint Pain Programme embracing the idea that physical activity can manage and prevent joint pain issues. Designed by experts in physical and mental health combining education, physical activity and emotional wellbeing support. And it works… People completing the programme report a significant improvement in symptoms, an improvement in quality of life and feel better able to manage in the long term. In addition to expert advice and hands-on instruction, the programme is delivered in the Nuffield Health Fitness and Wellbeing Centres across the UK in groups of up to ten people, creating a support network and helping you to achieve your goals as a team. You will receive free complete access to all facilities at the Fitness and Wellbeing Centre during the duration of the programme and a significantly discounted full membership after. For more information and how to self refer please visit their website.
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