New Year Boost
Better Health for 2025
New Year Boost is our annual programme to help residents in the Borough boost their health at the start of the year.
Sometimes, it can be difficult to know where to look or what is on offer, so this campaign provides a one-stop shop of different activities - showcasing the variety and quality of activity providers and venues in the local area.
January/February is a great time to kick-start healthy habits, so take a look at these local activities to see which might be the New Year boosting one you need. Some are free with others providing an entry discount.
Activities are split into three categories depending on your potential needs and starting point.
New Year Boost activities are aimed at Eastleigh resident adults (most from 16 years+, unless specified) who are currently doing little to no exercise.
Please wear appropriate clothing to your sessions and bring water to keep hydrated. Some activities have additional joining information and guidance.
Getting started
If you're looking for activities to help you get moving, whether it's with support or self-led.
HealthWorks Referral Scheme
This physical activity scheme (often initially 12 weeks) is designed to assist residents with an existing medical condition, or who lead an inactive lifestyle or are at risk of coronary heart disease.
The first appointment is free, after which the use of leisure facilities incur a charge with a discounted rate for activities that fall under the scheme.
Learn more about the scheme
Health Walks
Organised walks led by a qualified Walk Leader. Walks take place every week throughout the year and across the Borough come rain or shine.
Locations/when: weekly timetable
Cost: free
Walk & Talk
Join a wellbeing walk around Lakeside or Itchen Valley Country Parks or in Netley, Bursledon and Hamble areas to meet people for a chat and spend time in nature.
Locations/when: Dates to book
Cost: free
NHS Better Health
Healthy changes start with little changes. Whether you want to lose weight, get active, quit smoking or drink less.
Better Health is here with lots of free tools (even self-led apps) for the small things to make a real difference.
There has never been a better time to kickstart your health. Let's do this!
NHS Every Mind Matters
Find your little big thing for your mental health. There are little things we can all do to lift our mood or ease our anxiety – we need to find what works for us.
This could be as simple as taking a walk in nature, prioritising our sleep or opening up to a friend. Our little thing, if we keep doing it, will make a big difference to how we feel.
Access tools, advice, support, and complete the Mind Plan quiz
Kick-start activities
You're ready to get going, but your body isn't ready to go full throttle or needs something at a more leisurely pace.
Table Tennis
New Community Table Tennis Club invite you to either just come and play (with no coaching) or following an introductory session participate in a five-week 'Beginners Course' which will introduce the basic strokes used in Table Tennis.
When: Sundays from 12 January 2025, 6pm - 7.30pm
Location: The Hub, Bishopstoke
Cost: Introductory session £4.00 (first week), five-week beginner course £20.00
Walking Netball
England Netball brings to you a slower version of the game we all love; it is netball, but at a walking pace. There are a few rule adaptations which help take the impact out of the activity but fundamentally it is “Walking Netball” – and it does what it says on the tin!
The sessions are specially designed by our Walking Netball hosts to be super welcoming and largely follow the same formats as any other netball session – including a warm-up, mini-games, followed by a friendly game.
Mixed gender:
When: Wednesdays from 8 January 2025, 10am-11am
Location: Hiltingbury Sports, Chandler's Ford
Cost: £5.00 per session
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When: Thursdays from 9 January 2025, 1pm-2pm
Location: Places Leisure Eastleigh
Cost: £5.00 per session
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Back to Netball - women only
England Netball brings to you a series of sessions that introduces people back to the sport of netball. It’s primarily for women who haven’t played for a long time or have never played at all and are complete beginners!
We understand you’re juggling work, kids and everything in between and know it’s hard to take the first shot at the goal. But with the support of your Back to Netball Coach and fellow netball returnees/newbies, we’re here to help you get back out on court and playing the sport you love.
When: Thursdays from 9 January 2025, 8pm-9pm
Location: Places Leisure Eastleigh
Cost: £6.00 per session
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When: Mondays from 6 January 2025, 7.30pm-8.30pm
Location: Hamble Sports Complex
Cost: £5.25 per person
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Pickleball
Hiltingbury Sports offer casual Pickeball matches, typically doubles. Sessions can be catered to some basic coaching to help introduce new players to the rules and best techniques to play.
When: Tuesdays and Fridays from 3 January 2025, 1pm - 2pm and Wednesdays from 8 January 2025, 11am -12pm
Location: Hiltingbury Sports, Chandler’s Ford
Cost: £4.00 per session
50+ Get Active Mornings
A morning filled with a variety of sports to join in with for all skill/fitness levels, and able to cater for those with less mobility. Activities include Badminton, Pickleball, table tennis, soft tennis, and others available if there is demand.
When: Mondays and Thursdays from 6 January 2025, 9am - 12pm
Location: Hiltingbury Sports, Chandler’s Ford
Cost: £4.00 per session for the 3 hours
Mobility Mastery!
Choi Kwang Do is a unique, body friendly martial art from South Korea. Aspire UMA Academy deliver sessions for those 55+yrs that focus on balance, flexibility and mobility to help enhance stability and range of movement. You'll meet new people and have fun too!
When: Fridays from 10 January 2025, 10am-11am
Where: YMCA Eastleigh, North Stoneham
Cost: £7.00 per session or £25.00 for 4 weeks, when booking in advance. First session is free.
Participants should arrive 5 minutes early with a towel, water and wearing loose fitting comfortable clothing.
Learn to Lift (Older Adults) Strength and Mobility Sessions
Lakeside Weightlifting deliver a strength and mobility session to help improve your mobility, balance and day-to-day strength that will improve your physical and mental health. Be confident in building a stronger body to continue doing whatever you wish in the future. Participants are welcome to stay for a cup of tea and natter after and watch the following classes.
When: Fridays from 10 January 2025, 2pm-3pm
Where: Lakeside Weightlifting, Lakeside Country Park
Cost: Two-week free trial. On-going membership is £40.00 per month for 4 sessions or £15.00 per session.
Push yourself
You want to throw yourself into something to get your heart pumping and start 2025 with a bang!
Martial Arts Kick Start 2025!
Aspire UMA Academy invite you to try a cultivating new discipline and transform your lifestyle with regular practice in Choi Kwang Do. Our body friendly martial art is designed to improve your fitness, strength and flexibility while developing new skills. The 8-week course will teach you basic skills, techniques and drills with the option to take your first grading on the final day of the course.
When: Saturdays from 18 January – 22 February 2025, 9 -10am
Location: Pavilion on the Park, Eastleigh
Cost: £79.00 for 6-week course. Book before 4th January and get 2 additional weeks for the same price.
Participants should arrive five minutes early with a towel, water and wearing loose fitting comfortable clothing.
Clubbercise
Clubbercise® offers fun, full-body workouts with BANGING soundtracks that get great results! Set to club anthems from 90's classics to the latest chart hits, classes are held in a darkened room with party lights and our trademark LED glow sticks. Routines are easy-to-follow with high and low impact options for all fitness levels.
When, location and cost:
Mondays - 8.15pm - 9pm
Thornden School
£6.00 per session (glowsticks are an additional £6.00)
Tuesdays 7.30pm - 8.30pm
Hedge End Village Hall
£8.00 per session (first class free)
Fridays 5.40pm - 6.30pm
Pavilion on the Park
£6.50 per session (ignite pass- glowsticks and 4 classes with 10% off to be used within 30 days of purchase £28.50)
Boxing Sessions
Eastleigh Amateur Boxing Club offer sessions which focus on fitness, confidence, discipline and mental wellbeing. The sessions are open for all ages (16+) and abilities.
Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 January 2025, 7pm - 8.30pm
The Hub, Bishopstoke
£5 per session or £35 a month
Learn to Lift (Adults)
Develop your strength, speed, mobility, and fitness with Lakeside Weightlifting Club – this sport has it all! Join the coach led small group training sessions and be taught how to Snatch, Clean and jerk with a coach dedicated to progressing you at your own pace.
Complete beginners welcome through to seasoned gym pros looking to try something different. Please wear comfortable gym wear and flat soled trainers.
When: Monday – Friday from 6 January, 6 - 7pm
Where: Lakeside Weightlifting, Lakeside Country Park
Cost: 10-day free trial pack (begins on the date of first registration – Valid for 10 days)
Ongoing Adult monthly membership costs after the trial pack:
Basic Adult member: £71 2x per week
Unlimited Adult member: £83
Elite personalised package: £122 (including individual programming and nutrition) Or a 10 pack of sessions: £145
Ladies Badminton
Get fit and have fun with Top Flight Badminton Coaching! Pull on your trainers and discover badminton, beginners welcome! This is a ladies’ only session.
When: Tuesdays (term time only) from 7 January 2025, 10am - 12pm
Where: Hiltingbury Sports, Chandler’s Ford
When: £40 per person for the 6-week course (includes £8 discount)
To book email Linda on [email protected]
Tennis Sessions
Get ahead of the game this new year and pick up a racket! The National Tennis Association will be delivering adult beginner session which will primarily focus on technique and will help you to develop an understanding of the game and the four main strokes (serve, forehand, backhand and volley). Beginner sessions provide support to help you develop your own style and learn about effective body movement for tennis.
When: Wednesdays from 8 January, 7pm - 8pm
Where: The Hub, Bishopstoke
Cost: Free trial session then £36 per month
Fancy becoming a Tennis Activator to deliver Free Parks Tennis? Click here for the full information guide and to become one of our local Free Parks Tennis Activators.
Ladies Racketball
Group coached sessions by Fair Oak Squash and Racketball Club, introducing rules, how to play and general mobility and fitness. Beginners and those returning to racquet sports over the age of 18. They are a small friendly community club which offers rackets facilities as well as a gym and social events.
When: Tuesdays from 14th January 2024, 6pm - 7pm
Where: Fair Oak Squash Club
Cost: £28.00 six-week course
Rackets and equipment supplied.
parkrun
Learn new skills and enhance your health and happiness in the great outdoors whilst making new friends, feeling part of your local community and improving your fitness. Your run will be timed, so you can build on your PBs or even aim for that course record!
When: Every Saturday, 9am
Where: Itchen Valley Country Park, Fleming Park, Royal Victoria Country Park
Cost: FREE