Activity: What's Available in Crawley?

Are you ready to make the change? Have a look at these activities available now in Crawley. If you have any questions, contact us on 01293 585317, or complete our online enquiry form.

Check out the new Crawley Wellbeing Team Community brochure to find out what sports and wellbeing activities the Crawley Wellbeing Team are organising.

Boxfit - Weight Off

This new class is open to people that are here to specifically lose some weight. Classes will last for 40-45 minutes and will combine various different boxing drills combined with some basic bodyweight exercises to help burn calories and melt away that stubborn body fat. Suitable for adults 16+ of all fitness levels.

FREE drop in introduction session, then only £3.00 per session for WoW participants with the boxfit flyer.

New Run for You group

Adult beginners running and speed walking group – If you think that you couldn’t run a mile but would like to, then this is the group for you. Sessions take place every Tuesday from 6:30 – 7:30 meet at Broadfield stadium, £2.50 per session. View the flyer for more information, or call Steph on 07835612851.

New Run For You session every Thursday (starting 23 June 2011) 6:30 – 7:30 meet at the tennis courts in West Green park, £2.50 per session.

Make the chair work for you!

Mondays 10.30-11.15am
Cost: £1.50 per session at Brunswick Court Communal Lounge by a qualified instructor.
Contact: Helen Dixey, Community Engagement Worker on 07827 951966 Part of Crawley Council for Voluntary Service.

West Sussex Age Concern Armchair Exercise classes throughout Crawley

Mondays 9.30-10.15am @ Gossops Green, St Albans Church Hall
Mondays 1.30-2.00pm @ Three Bridges, Randall Schofield
Thursdays 9.30-10.15am @ Tilgate, Holy Trinity Church Hall
Thursdays 2.30-3.15pm @ Ifield West, Dobbins Place

For more information contact Christel Malham 01293 544144 or download a flyer here.

MEND

MEND is a community, family-based programme for overweight and obese children aged between 7-13 and their families. The multidisciplinary programme places equal emphasis on (M)ind, (E)xercise and (N)utrition… (D)o it!. It combines all the elements known to be vital in treating and preventing overweight or obesity in children, including family involvement, practical education in nutrition, increasing physical activity and behavioural change. With an emphasis on practical, fun learning the programme is designed to deliver sustained improvements in families’ diets, fitness levels and overall health.

Sign up for the MEND programme.

Energize

Energize is a new family session organised by the Crawley Wellbeing Team in partnership with Freedom Leisure to support young people aged 7-14, who are above their ideal weight. In April Energize will now include fun, nutritional educational and information sessions additional to the existing regular exercise and support sessions . Sessions are held on Thursday, 5-6.15pm at the Bewbush Centre and cost £1.50. View the flyer for more information, or call 01293 585350

Book your place now

Walking Your Way to Health

Walking is one of the best ways for you to get yourself fit and it won't cost you a penny! At Crawley Wellbeing we can set you up with your very own step-o-meter, together with maps of local green spaces so that you can clock up your daily step count. If you prefer walking with others, we can put you in touch with the Health Walks programme which runs many walks throughout the local area.

Find out more about walks on the CBC website: Healthy Walks

Each walk is led by a trained volunteer walk leader and you walk at your own pace. Just turn up, wearing comfortable clothing and footwear.

Creative Dance

This is an ideal gentle and enjoyable way to exercise to improve your balance and strength. Creative Dance has been designed for 50+ but if you are a little younger and looking for a gentle introduction to exercise then this could be the answer for you. Creative Dance is held on Tuesdays at The Friary Hall on Haslett Avenue (RH10 1HS) from 11:30 – 12:15pm at a cost of £2.00. To book a place or for more information please ring Crawley Wellbeing on 01293 585317. View the creative dance flyer.

Testimonial

I have been coming to this exercise and movement class for about 8 months. I have arthritis in my hips and knees and have found the gentle exercises very beneficial, my joints have become more flexible and I can do things I couldn’t do when I first came, like walk better and lift my legs higher. I also enjoy the company of the other people in our group. We have a chat and a laugh. Our instructor Jayne is excellent and keeps us on our toes in a nice way – Gill, member of Creative Dance

Active Life Programme

Many of us are looking to lose weight, become more active or improve our health, but the thought of jogging or playing traditional sports leaves us cold.
If that sounds like you then the Active Life programme might be just what you are looking for you can download a referral form for Active Life and return it to us to sign up..

Testimonial

The Active Life programme has much improved my breathing, mobility and wellbeing, these are excellent facilities and the staffing team are helpful and friendly’ - Michael, member of the Active Life Programme

Find out more on the CBC website: Active Life

Feeling Good and Balanced (50+)

Be able and become more stable on your feet. This course is designed for people who may be feeling unsteady, whose balance may not be what it used to be, or who may have a fear of falling. This 12 week course runs at various venues in Crawley for a cost of just £1 per session. Click for more information.
To find out more contact Rachel at Zest People on 01903 660070 ext 0075 or visit www.zestpeople.co.uk.

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Testimonials

'Feeling Good and Balanced is a thoughtful and helpful programme, for all people with balance problems.  I have found a definite improvement in my physical well-being, as well as feeling part of the group.' – John, member of the Feeling Good and Balanced programme

'I have found the classes most beneficial and enjoyable with a social and caring atmosphere.  My balance has also improved!’ – Joan, member of the Feeling Good and Balanced programme