Physical Exercise
Aim and Objective

The key aim is to reduce health inequalities, improving health and well being and preventing acute illnesses such as diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure. It is also intended to help those who are less mobile in improving their mobility.

This aim can be achieved through increasing the number of people in the community accessing sport and physical activity opportunities.

We work very closely with local GPs and we receive referrals from them for our Physical Exercise class.

Exercise to Music

It's a fun, exciting and time-efficient workout that pushes the body and challenges the mind. Whether the goal is to sculpt the body, release stress, burn calories, learn a dance, or simply to enjoyexercising, there are endless oppourtunities to cater for everyones's needs.

Tai Chi

Use this ancient form of martial arts to stretch and tone. As well as learning techniques in self massage to aid circulation.

Physical Exercise Schedule:
Day
Time
Exercise
Location
Monday
10.00 – 11.00
Exercise to Music
Hornsey Library
Tuesday
11.30 – 12.30
Tai Chi
Hornsey Library
Wednesday
11.30 – 12.30
Tai Chi
Coombes Croft Library
Thursday
11.30 – 12.30
Exercise to Music
Coombes Croft Library

Embrace Physical Exercise Leaflet (A5)

Testimonials:

10 years ago, I was caught up in the events of July the 7th when suicide bombers attacked London. I was in Tavistock Square that day and my life was changed in an instant.
I struggled with PTSD and various physical problems but basically got on with my life although it was falling apart. Up until two years ago, a car accident damaged my nerves on my left side and put me out of work it brought back all of the problems I'd thought I'd dealt with over the last 10 years.
As I was going to hospital on a weekly basis and having tests and scans. My physical problems were only being controlled by drugs and my mental well-being wasn't being addressed at all!
My Dr recommended that I take up Tai Chi as I may find it helpful with my balance and help me build my core strength. She also mentioned that it might help with my mental well-being too.
The first class I went to was in February 2015, a year after my accident. I couldn't make the stairs to the room it was being held in and I had to use the disabled lift. This was quite a blow to me as I have been very active and fit before this. I found it hard to do and I really thought it really wouldn't help as I couldn't walk without a stick and had to sit frequently as my core muscles were so weak from the nerve damage I couldn't breathe very well.
I persevered and with the help of my classmates and a very good instructor in Richard,I have come on marvellously!
The last class I had, I did without a stick and with very little pain. Richard has been encouraging, patient and very helpful during my recovery and I can't praise him or the way he teaches enough.
I'm well on the way to a full recovery and I really do owe it ,in a big way to Richard and Tai Chi. Not only has it helped me physically but morning meditation and practice has helped calm my mind immensely too and given me focus on reclaiming my life. I will always be thankful for that.

Dave Smith.