AHS Wellbeing in partnership with West Sussex Public Health are launching a winter programme of free strength and balance classes for older adults with low to mild levels of stability.
The fully funded programme is designed by experienced health & fitness professionals, for adults with low to mild levels of stability. Completing the 10-week course offers many health and wellness benefits including: greater muscle strength, improved balance, a reduced risk of falling, increased flexibility, boost to mental and emotional wellbeing, and an opportunity to socialise and make new friends. The classes are free and will be led by a qualified Postural Stability Instructor.
The programme is running in the towns of Hassocks, Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath and Chichester. The 10-week courses start in February and anyone who fits the criteria and would like to sign up should email AHS Wellbeing info@ahswellbeing.co.uk or sign up via the AHS Wellbeing website https://ahswellbeing.co.uk
We are delighted to be launching the winter programme of strength & balance classes. We look forward to helping residents of Mid Sussex and Chichester improve their strength and balance and reducing their risk of falls. Please get in touch if we can help you or a family member.
Katie is a presenter and freelance trainer and has worked on a variety of projects e.g. workplace health, family programmes, active schools, SENCO alive n’ kickin’, 12 week weight loss programmes and diabetes prevention workshops for Adur & Worthing, Mid-Sussex and East Sussex county councils.
Katie offers a range of classes to suit all levels, so no excuses, find your session and book today!
PILATES CHAIR BASED WITH KATIE
A gentle class of movements and stretches to help improve your posture, balance and wellbeing. Using Pilates moves to stabilise and strengthen your pelvic, core and abdominal muscles and increase posture, flexibility and mobility, as well as build muscular strength & maintain bone health.
PILATES WITH KATIE
Standing and seated exercise to improve balance, strength and posture. With the aim of making everyday activities such as walking, housework and gardening easier and preventing falls. This class will work on all the key elements needed for better balance and ease of movement.
PILATES – MAT BASED, ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS
Improve your posture, balance and wellbeing. Maintain a peaceful mind and feel in tune with your body. Learn to engage your core muscles and use the correct breathing techniques to enhance their effectiveness. Use Pilates moves to stabilise and strengthen your pelvic, core and abdominal muscles and increase posture, flexibility and mobility, as well as begin to build your muscular strength and maintain bone health.
PILATES – MAT BASED MIXED ABILITY
Improve your posture, balance, and wellbeing. Use Pilates moves to stabilise and strengthen your pelvic, core and abdominal muscles and increase posture, flexibility, and mobility, as well as build your muscular strength and maintain bone health. This is a structured yet relaxed class for mixed ability individuals looking to challenge their core strength and flexibility with a range of adaptions and modifications available where required.
MAT BASED BACK CARE WORKSHOP
This 5 week course uses Pilates moves which are safe and can help prevent and decrease back pain; including lower back. You will focus on your posture and alignment, perform moves to strengthen your core support muscles and stretch those tight back muscles. You will begin to improve your flexibility, muscular strength and feel more in tune with your body.
One to One Health & Wellbeing Coaching
Working on a one to one basis enables Katie to support you to reach your individual goals.
Katie can support you in many areas, to include:
Safe, effective and sustainable weight loss
Reduce your risk of developing diabetes, heart disease, stroke and some lifestyle cancers
Making healthier food choices as well as understanding portion control
Simplifying your food shop by helping you understand ingredients and food labels
Helping you plan your activities for health and ways to find your motivation
Looking at the impact stress and poor sleep have on your health
Helping you put in place clear and measurable goals for health, wellbeing, & weight loss
Learn skills to maintain weight loss and celebrate successes.
Pilates Mat-based; one to one session
A one-to-one Pilates session enables you to work with a tailored plan which supports you to improve your core strength, posture, balance and flexibility. Perhaps you are recovering from an injury, have a health issue, or are looking to enhance your sports performance and would benefit from a more individualised plan.
Katie can work with you, plan and pace your sessions to ensure you achieve your agreed goals. In addition to her Pilates qualification, Katie has undertaken additional training that enables her to work with specific orthopaedic rehabilitation conditions e.g. those rehabilitating from a hip or knee replacement, back pain, hyper-mobility, shoulder injuries and pelvic floor weakening. Working closely with your rehabilitation notes from your health professional, I will support you to continue your rehabilitation.
Note: It is advised to book a six-week block to enable you to get the benefit of your Pilates sessions, however, you are welcome to book these as individual sessions as per the timetable.
Ever wondered what The Alexander Technique is? Well here, Korina Biggs explains all about it!
Why learn the Alexander Technique?
The AT is a practice that enables you to become aware of how the way you move and carry yourself can effect your energy levels, your breathing and sense of ease.
It helps reduce unnecessary stress and tension and can help you find more pleasure in whatever you do.
How do you learn it?
Usually you meet in person with a qualified teacher who uses gentle guiding hands-on as well as verbal cues to bring more awareness and positive change. However in these socially distancing circumstances the teacher uses her observational and listening skills through the screen to be able to guide you.
Korina works with what you want to work with. It maybe that you get neck pain in front of a computer, or that you want to walk with more ease. It maybe that you want to play your musical instrument with less tension or run more lightly – the AT is a practice that you can apply to whatever you do.
What are the benefits?
Clients say they experience less pain and more ease, that their balance improves and that they feel calmer.
The AT is evidence based and research includes significant improvements for back pain, neck pain and balance. For more information on this evidence basis and in general go to www.alexandertechnique.co.uk
We are looking for 10 people who are really serious about improving their Health & Wellbeing to join Susie’s Strength, Stretch & Tone classes starting next week.
Each week you can join Susie in the following sessions;
Susie’s Strength Sessions work on developing and building muscle, as well as improving posture and overall fitness levels. Focusing on the whole body each session.
Whilst the Stretch Session works the whole body with flow style stretching exercises, focussing on specific areas of the body each session. Designed to alleviate the soreness and stiffness from exercise or everyday life.
Finally, Susie’s Tone Session will focusing on conditioning the body. Concentrating on slow, controlled movement to create a high level of intensity without high impact. Perfect for those who want to avoid stress and pressure on the joints!
These sessions are for all abilities and provide a weekly workout that will bring results in no time!
“I’ve struggled for years with my weight, from a young age I had always been overweight and unhappy with how I looked. After trying every diet out there I finally found a love for running and, together with eating right, I managed to lose 4 stone. That was in 2008 and since then, I have become more and more interested in nutrition and different forms of exercise.
This has driven a passion for health and fitness, that in 2015 I decided to change my career, I gave up my job as a manager in University administration and went back to the classroom to gain my personal training qualifications.
After a year with Premier training I qualified with a Level 3 Diploma in Fitness Instructing and Personal Training and became the proud owner of ‘Wellsbeing Fitness’. I’m motivated by helping people like myself who really want to change their lifestyle and achieve their fitness goals in a sustainable way and truly believe that physical fitness and mental well being go hand in hand.”
Join Osteopath Adam on a one to one Lower Back Pain Workshop!
Starting 7th July 2020, this course will run over 5 sessions offering a comprehensive look at how back pain affects you . Each session looks at a different aspect of back pain including your experience of it, how back pain affects your body and your daily life. It will give you specific tools to help you unwind these effects and take back control.
To book just click on the ‘BOOK NOW’ button below and go to the Workshop Tab. Once registered, you can book your course for the discounted price of £250 (usually £300), if you book before 1st July 2020!
If you want to know more before signing up you can book a 15 minutes consultation with Adam for just £1! Just go to the Appointments tabs and select a time to book your session.
Adam Fiske is the Owner and Principal Osteopath of Mid Sussex Osteopaths based in Haywards Heath. This is a multi-therapy practice offering osteopathy, acupuncture and podiatry.
Adam Fiske is the Owner and Principal Osteopath of Mid Sussex Osteopaths based in Haywards Heath. This is a multi-therapy practice offering osteopathy, acupuncture and podiatry.
He has also taught at the British School of Osteopathy as a clinic tutor and worked at the University of Brighton undertaking research into osteopathy. He is currently a member of the Investigating Committee of the profession’s regulator, the General Osteopathic Council. As well as running a Low Back Pain Management course, he also runs a Wellbeing program for the employees and trustees of Borough Market in London.
His practice is built on an ethos of transitioning patients from treatment to activity and movement for their long term health and wellbeing. His extensive experience has led him to a broad approach to low back pain in which patient education, self management and wellness are as crucial to recovery as hands-on treatment is.
We have brought together our network of Fitness Professionals and Wellbeing Experts to offer a brand new online service. AHS Wellbeing Online will keep you active whilst you are at home in the current COVID-19 crisis and beyond.
We are delighted to welcome Katie Woodgate. One of our AHS Wellbeing Online partners, Katie is all set for the launch of our new online Wellbeing service.
Katie is a Pilates, Fitness, Coach and Nutrition & Weight Management Practitioner and offers a range of classes including;
Body Maintenance – Movement, Strength & Stretch
Pilates : Mat Based Beginner+
Pilates : Chair-Based
Pilates : Mat-based for the Absolute Beginner
PLUS
A 6 week Pilates, Mat Based, Back Care Workshop starting on Sat 20th June 2020.
Using Pilates moves which are safe & can help prevent & decrease back pain. Focus is on posture & alignment, performing moves to strengthen core support muscles & stretch tight back muscles. For anyone who suffers with nagging lower back pain, muscular pain between the shoulder blades or who worries that their job or hobbies are starting to affect their posture & back. Also, for those who have been advised by a GP or Physiotherapist to do a gentle Pilates class. The ability to lie on a mat is required.
All classes are suitable for those new to exercise, looking for gentle exercise to improve their wellbeing and offer something a little more advanced for the more regular exerciser.
You will be able to book all classes from tomorrow, so watch this space!
Wow, that was a May to remember! We are in awe of the resilience shown by our customers, who usually attend our community based classes. In a bid to keep active, many have taken to the internet for the first time to take part in our virtual classes. We are so proud of you!
This is particularly important at the present time as falls are one of the main causes of hospitalisation for older people and we want to prevent the likelihood of this occurring whilst they are isolating.
If you know anyone who is a bit unsteady on their feet or could benefit from some gently daily exercise, please share this with them or their relatives so we can help as many older people as possible.
We are delighted to announce Adur & Worthing Councils have recently appointed AHS Wellbeing to manage the new Falls Prevention Programme for people in Adur & Worthing. The referral-based programme will consist of funded Strength and Balance group classes, plus 1-2-1 appointments for people unable to attend a group.
AHS Wellbeing Director, Simon Adby said ” Our community based Wellbalanced programme is affordable, accessible and has proven to have a positive impact on participants in Mid Sussex. We now look forward to working with Adur & Worthing Councils to bring these benefits to people in Adur & Worthing”.
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