EXERCISE ON PRESCRIPTION

Screening Room 2 & the Gym Everyday

The Exercise on Prescription programme is designed for people with several of the known risks for heart disease - eg overweight, smoking, high blood pressure. Some GPs hane an arrangement to send their patients to a fitness instructor here for an assessment and personal programme. Ask your family doctor for more details or phone Sarah Barge, Senior Health and fitness Advisor on 0120 464 5199.

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OSTEO-ACTION

Conference room
Monday or Tuesday 10.00am - 12.00pm

This is a gentle exercise and healthy lifestyle class aimed at people with osteoporosis or similar chronic problems such as arthritis or back pain. Led by a qualified and experienced teacher and developed with the National Osteoporosis Society, this class helps build strength, stamina and fitness. With safe exercises appropriate to individual's needs and abilities, everyone works at theri own pace. A break for refreshments, a time for relaxation and information about leading a healthy life, this class is fun as well as healthy. Come along to try it or contact Maggie Pickard for more information on 0121 684 5534.

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STROKE-ABILITY

Conference room
Thursday 10.00am - 12.00pm
or 1.30pm - 3.30pm

Developed in conjunction with the Stroke Clinic at Moseley Hall Hospital and the Stroke Association this class is very similar to OsteoAction described above. People work at theri own pace and level to increase their mobility, balance and posture; learn stress reduction techniques and build strength in weakend areas. Supported by community
neuro-physiotherapy. Come along to try it or contact Maggie Pickard for more information on 0121 684 5534.

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