This page is dedicated to providing you with lots of information about keeping active and improving your health.
As Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership say “As well as being a source of enjoyment, sport and physical activity has proven benefits for our physical and mental health and wellbeing. Being active at every age increases quality of life and everyone’s chances of remaining healthy and independent.”
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Queen Camel Health Walks
Meet at The Old School every Friday at 10.30am
For more information Somerset Health Walks – Somerset Activity & Sports Partnership (sasp.co.uk)
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Flexercise
To find out what it is about, have a look at our Flexercise Taster session.
Held at Cleaveside Close Lounge, on Mondays at 11am – 12.00 £2 to non-residents
Please call 01935 404 500 for more information.
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There is a selection of links for you to follow to find out more about what is available and to give you ideas about which type of exercise is right for you.
Physical activity guidelines for adults aged 19 to 64 and more NHS – Exercise Information
Physical Activity on Referral helps people living with health conditions in Somerset to become more active in a safe and structured environment. Supporting people to become moderately physically active has many benefits. ProActive Somerset – ProActiveSomerset
Take your pick from 24 instructor-led videos across our aerobics exercise, strength and resistance, and pilates and yoga categories. NHS Fitness Studio
An organisation to encourage physical activity in Somerset, find out information about local activities and how you can get involved. Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership
Helping with all types of ways to get active We Are Undefeatable
This Girl Can “is a national campaign developed by Sport England and partners to inspire women to move more and prove that judgement is a barrier which can be overcome.”
Couch to 5k Couch to 5K: week by week – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Walks and walking routes in Somerset Walking in Somerset
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Local Fitness Classes
Yoga
Park Yoga Yeovil
Every Sunday morning, 9.30am – 10.30am from May to September. Follow the link to register online. Free to anyone. Held at Yeovil Country Park behind the Ninesprings Cafe. Park Yoga Yeovil – ParkYoga
Yoga | Mind Body Yoga Somerset | Ilchester
Held on Thursday and Saturday mornings at Ilchester Town Hall
Pilates
Held at the Memorial Hall, Queen Camel on Monday mornings. 9.00 – 10.00 am.
Alice Hayles, instructor.
Pilates – Queen Camel Memorial Hall
Table Tennis
Held at the Memorail Hall, Queen Camel on Friday evenings 7.00 – 9.00 pm.
Table Tennis – Queen Camel Memorial Hall
Westlands Parkinson’s Exercise Group
A low intensity class focused on manageable activities suitable for all abilities. These exercises aim to make your everyday movements a little easier, improve strength and balance, and manage symptoms.
FOR MORE INFO OR TO BOOK:
Westlands Sports Centre,
Westbourne Close, Yeovil, BA20 2DD
01935 314652
Westlands Sport & Fitness Centre (freedom-leisure.co.uk)
- Run by a qualified exercise referral instructor
- Carer’s can join in for free
- £3.50 per session
- Coffee and chat included
- FREE Parking
