Exercise classes

Whilst every effort has been made to check that fitness instructors are members of the Register of Exercise Professionals you are advised to phone the numbers given to enquire whether the class is suitable for your needs. Please be advised that there are costs to attend these groups.

This page is for information purposes only. Please note that all providers listed are independent of the Council and the Council takes no responsibility for their ability to provide the services they offer. Please ensure that you use the provider best suited to your needs and contact them if you require further information about their services.

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Almondsbury

Almondsbury Old School Hall

‘Last Legs’ Senior Men’s Keep Fit: Tuesdays 9:30am – 12:00pm – 3 different classes
Pilates Classes: Monday 6.30-7.30pm Level 1 and 7.30-8.30pm Level 2 (These classes are for all ages but Physio Led so suitable for older adults)
Address: Almondsbury Old School Hall, BS32 4ED
Call: 07786 915442
Email: physiolouise@hotmail.co.uk

Alveston

Alveston Youth Centre

Monday: 9:30am – Pilates via Zoom
Monday: 5:45pm – Recycled Teenagers (Older adults aerobics/keep fit). Alveston Youth Centre
Tuesday: 11:15am – Pilates (Must be booked in advance). Alveston Youth Centre
Tuesday: 6pm – Pilates (Must be booked in advance). St Helen’s Primary School, Alveston
Tuesday: 7:05pm – Barre Fitness (Ballet inspired fitness) (Must be booked in advance). St Helen’s Primary School, Alveston
Thursday: 11:30 – Pilates (Must be booked in advance). Alveston Youth Centre
Thursday: 7:05pm – Pilates (Must be booked in advance). St Helen’s Primary School, Alveston
Thursday: 8:05pm – Pilates (Must be booked in advance). St Helen’s Primary School, Alveston
Friday: 9:05am – Pilates (Must be booked in advance). Alveston Youth Centre
Friday: 10:10am – Recycled Teenagers (Older adults aerobics/keep fit). Alveston Youth Centre
Friday: 11:10am – Barre Fitness (Ballet inspired fitness) (Must be booked in advance). Alveston Youth Centre
Thursday 6pm – Zumba. St Helen’s Primary School, Alveston

For More information or to book, contact Sam on the below:

Bradley Stoke

Bradley Stoke Active Lifestyle Centre

60+ Aerobics: Mondays 9:00am – 9:45am
Zumba Gold: Thursdays 1:00pm – 1:55pm
60+ Body Conditioning: Tuesday 9:30am – 10:15am
60+ Keep Fit: Thursday 9:00am – 9:55am
60+ Aerobics: Monday 8.45am
Zumba Gold Thursday 1.10pm
Aquafit (for all ages): Monday 7:30pm – 8:25pm, Tuesday 10:30am – 11:25am, Wednesday 10:30am – 11:25am and Friday 9:30am – 10:25am
Address: Bradley Stoke Active Lifestyle Centre BS32 9BS
Call: 0300 333 0300
Website: Fitness Classes – Active Centres

Cadbury Heath

Cadbury Heath Hall

Zumba old: Tuesdays 10:00am – 10:45am. Please call or email to book a space.
Address: Cadbury Heath Hall BS30 8EN
Call: 07966 373089
Email: zumbainbristol@aol.com
Website: www.zumbainbristol.co.uk

Cadbury Heath Hall

Exercise class for over 55s (some seated) Monday 10:00am-11:00am
Address: Cadbury Heath Hall, BS30 8EN
Call: 07707 076281
Email: lincornish@hotmail.co.uk

Coalpit Heath

Coalpit Heath: Manor Hall

Chair-based Pilates: Wednesdays 1:00pm – 1:45pm
Address: Henfield Road, Coalpit Heath, BS36 2TG
Call: 07889 243998
Email: mfroberts@hotmail.co.uk

Coalpit Heath: St Saviours Church Hall

Smart Ballet- Over 60’s Strength, Ballet & Co-ordination
Wednesdays 10:30am-11:30am
Address: Beesmore Road, Coalpit Heath, BS36 2RP
£5 trial lesson/ £7 block booking/ £8 pay as you go
Call: 07751812701
Email: georgiarsmart@yahoo.co.uk

Hanham

Hanham Community Centre

Zumba Gold: Thursdays 9:30am – 10:15am. Please call or email to book a space.
Address: Hanham Community Centre, BS15 3EJ
Call: 07966 373089
Email: zumbainbristol@aol.com
Website: zumbainbristol.co.uk

Hanham Tennis Courts

Zumba Gold: Thursdays 1:00pm – 1:45pm and Saturdays 10:00am – 10:45am. Please call or email to book a space.
Address: Abbots Road, BS15 3NG
Call: 07966 373089
Email: zumbainbristol@aol.com
Website: zumbainbristol.co.uk

Kingswood

Kingswood Active Lifestyle Centre

Aquafit (for all ages): Monday 11:30am – 12:25pm and Friday 11:30am – 12:25pm
Address: Kingswood Active Lifestyle Centre, BS 16 4RH
Call: 0300 333 0300
Website: Fitness Classes – Active Centres

Kingswood: Old Legion Building

Work at your pace – circuits: Tuesdays 11:00am -12:00noon
Address: Kingswood: Old Legion Building BS15 1ES
Call: 07736 309272
Email: Samantha@gentlefitness.co.uk

Longwell Green

Longwell Green Active Lifestyle Centre

Aquafit (for all ages): Monday 2:30pm – 3:25pm, Monday 7:30pm – 8:25pm, Tuesday 9:30am – 10:25am, Tuesday 7:30pm – 8:25pm, Wednesday 9:30am – 10:25am, Wednesday 7:30pm – 8:25pm, Thursday 9:30am – 10:25am, Thursday 7:30pm – 8:25pm and Friday 10:30am – 10:25am
Address: Longwell Green Leisure Centre, BS15 9LA
Call: 0300 333 0300
Website: Fitness Classes – Active Centres

Oldland

Oldland: St. Anne’s Church Hall

Gentle exercise to music (some seated): Mondays 11:30am – 12:15pm
Address: St. Anne’s Church Hall BS30 9YJ
Call: 07707 076281
Email: lincornish@hotmail.co.uk

Staple Hill

Staple Hill: Good News Church

Pilates: beginners Tuesdays 7:00pm – 8:00pm & Saturdays 9:00am – 9:50am
Spine Safe Pilates: Tuesdays 8:00pm – 9:00pm
Address: Good News Church BS16 5HD
Call: 07736 309272
Email: Samantha@gentlefitness.co.uk

Thornbury

Thornbury Active Lifestyle Centre

Aerobics 60+:  Tuesdays 09:00am -09:45am, Thursdays 10:00am – 10:45am
Aquafit (for all ages): Monday 11:30 – 12:25pm, Wednesday 11:30am – 12:25pm and Thursday 10:30am – 11:25am
MS/Parkinsons Course: Tuesday 12noon – 1:00pm and 1:00pm – 2:00pm

For more information visit or call the below:

Address: Thornbury Active Lifestyle Centre BS35 3JB
Call: 0300 333 0300
Website: Fitness Classes – Active Centres

Mondays at 7:05pm – Zumba (Manorbrook Primary School, Thornbury)

For More information or to book, contact Sam on the below:

Call: 07977 632003
Email: sam@samhutchinsonfitness.com

Winterbourne

Winterbourne: Fromeside Gym Club

Extend exercise class Fridays 9:30am – 10:30am
Address: Fromeside Gym Club BS36 1PW
Call: 01454 776873
Email: classess@fromesidegym.co.uk

Yate

Yate Active Lifestyle Centre

Monday-Osteoarthritis class – 11.15am-12:00pm
Tuesdays -Seated Pilates- 11am- 11.45am
Thursday- MS/Parkinson’s class 11.30am -12:15pm
Fridays – Tai Chi- 14:00pm -14.45pm
Aerobics 60+ Tuesdays 13:00pm -13:45pm & Thursdays 9am-9.45am
Aqua- Monday 9.30am-10.15am, Tuesdays 10.30am -11.15am, Wednesday 9.30am-10.15am, Thursday 10.30am -11.15am, Friday 9.30am-10.15am.
Address: Yate Active Lifestyle Centre BS37 4DQ
Call: 0300 333 0300
Website: Fitness Classes – Active Centres

Yate: Methodist Church Hall

Exercise class (some seated): Thursdays 9:30am – 10:30am
Address: Methodist Church Hall BS37 4BZ
Call: 07707 076281
Email: lincornish@hotmail.co.uk

Online via Zoom

Gentle Pilates: Mondays 9:30am – 10:30am, Tuesdays 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Zumba: Mondays 7:15pm – 8:15pm, Thursdays 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Low impact aerobics and toning: Wednesdays 9:30am – 10:30am, Fridays 9:30am – 10:30am
Pilates: Thursdays 11:30am – 12:30am & 7:15pm – 8:15pm
Barre Fitness: Fridays 11:00am – 12pm
Call: 07977 632003
Email: sam@samhutchinsonfitness.com

Useful resources and information

Supporting Communities | St. Monica Trust – helps older people form treasured relationships and make the most of their lives. Local community worker, Sato, would like to hear your stories. If you have interests and skills to share or are re-starting a group, call 07971 670880 or email satoblack@southernbrooks.org.uk.
UK Chief Medical Officers’ guidelines – physical activity for adults and older adults – The guidelines emphasise the importance of building strength and balance for adults as well as 150 minutes per week of moderate physical activity and, for older adults, activities to improve balance.
The National Centre for Exercise and Sports Medicine has produced this guide to staying active at home during the coronavirus outbreak.
Benefits of exercise – Exercise is free, easy to take, has an immediate effect. It can also reduce your risk of major illnesses, such as heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and cancer by up to 50%.
“We Are Undefeatable” – this new campaign aims to help people with long-term health conditions to get more active. Visit the campaign website for more information.
Physical activity and mental health -Sport and physical activity has a powerful and positive effect on mental health. Visit the Sport England website to find out more.
See our top 10 tips for motivation and change.
One You national website
Download the Active 10, Easy Meals and a range of other One You apps – on the Apple store or Google Play