Nia mixes dance, martial arts and healing arts into a gentle, low-impact workout set to all sorts of music, aimed at over-50s. No need to get the steps right, and you can join in seated or standing.
A mat Pilates class for over-50s, working the whole body with low-impact moves that build core strength, posture and flexibility. You'll need to get down to the floor and back up easily.
A relaxed, low-impact salsa class for over-50s that builds fitness, flexibility, posture and bone strength while you learn the basic steps. No partner needed.
Slow, gentle movements from the Chinese martial art tradition, done for health rather than combat. The class aims to build mobility, suppleness and focus for people aged 50 and over.
A slow-paced class that works on balance, flexibility, movement and building muscle. You can stand or stay seated the whole way through, and you don't need to be very fit.
Yoga for people over 50, done seated in a chair or standing. The exercises work on balance, flexibility, strength, mobility and brain function to help slow the effects of ageing.
A lower-intensity Zumba class for over-50s, with simple dance routines that work on balance, coordination and range of motion as well as fitness and strength.
A beginners' tap class for over-50s, dancing to show tunes, Broadway numbers and pop songs. You don't need tap shoes to start; any shoes with leather soles and a small heel will do.
Learn American folk clogging, a cued step dance with Appalachian, British and African American roots, danced to pop, country and Irish tunes. No special shoes needed to start; low-heeled leather soles work.
A workshop for over-50s making pictures from the shredded paperbark of melaleuca trees, an Australian art form that relies on the bark's natural colours instead of paint. Landscapes, seascapes or anything else you like.
A slow-paced Spanish class for over-50s who have never studied it. The first part covers handy travel phrases, the second grammar and building sentences, all taught in English.
