Eastleigh Active Health Programme
Improving physical and mental health
The Eastleigh Active Health Programme aims to engage people with a disability or at risk of long term health conditions, through the provision of an positive physical activity sessions.
Regular physical activity is proven to help maintain good physical and mental health, and everyone should aim to be physically active every day. However, those people who experience health inequalities are less likely to be physically active and therefore, more vulnerable to Covid-19 and long-term conditions.
The programme provides an exciting variety of sessions that offer opportunities for all ages to be physically active. The Eastleigh Active Health Programme has been funded by Energise Me on behalf of Hampshire County Council, to support people at greater risk of negative impacts from the pandemic and protect the most vulnerable from Covid-19 infection.
Funding has been provided by the Contain Outbreak Management Fund (COMF) from the Department of Health and Social Care, which was specifically allocated to fund public health projects that would address health inequalities arising from the pandemic..
The programme works with a number of partners, including Places Leisure Eastleigh and The Point. The full list of activities and how to book can be found below.
Places Leisure Eastleigh are excited to offer Special Educational Needs (SEND) friendly Active Play and Bounce and Family Swim sessions starting this September. Bookings can be made on their website or contact 023 8068 4800
SEND Active Play and Bounce - starts Wednesday 4 September
Wednesday - 9.30 - 10.15am
Friday - 10.45 - 11.30am
£4.70 per child (£2.10 per additional child)
For ages 5 and under
SEND Family Swim - starts 8 September
Sunday - 2pm - 3pm
£3.20 per child (5-15 years)
£6.20 per adult
Carers and under five's go free
Start date -Sunday 8 September
The Point are running Tai chi and Creative Movement classes.
Aimed at people aged 55+ who'd like to get more active, these weekly Tai Chi sessions are part will focus on developing muscle strength, coordination and balance as well as boosting mental wellbeing in a gentle, friendly, welcoming class led by our expert teacher.
The Point, Eastleigh Mondays 3.30pm-4.30pm
Aimed at people aged 55+ who'd like to get more active. Move to music, meet new people and have fun. Open to all levels of ability, these weekly drop in sessions are designed to get you moving in a friendly, achievable and welcoming dance class led by our expert dance teacher.
The Point, Eastleigh Thursdays 3.30pm-4.30pm
Contact The Point 023 8065 2333
Healthworks are running a number of classes below. For details and to book these sessions contact Healthworks on:
Telephone: 023 8068 4813
Email: [email protected]
Our office is temporarily staffed as we are often out teaching. So, please leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Steady and Strong
These classes are aimed at older adults who may be at risk of falling. The sessions are led by qualified Postural Stability Instructors who use evidence based exercises aimed at improving strength, balance, flexibility and the confidence and ability to carry out normal activities of daily living
The Botley Centre - Mondays 2pm - 3pm
Steady and Strong Dance
Steady and Strong Dance classes combine specific exercises proven to prevent falls and improve strength and balance, with the creativity and energy of dance.
Our Steady and Strong Dance instructors are all experienced in teaching movement classes to older people, and you don’t need prior dance or exercise experience. Movements will be done both seated and standing.
Pavilion on the Park, Magpie Lane Eastleigh - Mondays 11am - 12noon
Healthworks Swim
Healthworks swim is aimed at people living with a long term health condition and would enjoy the benefits of swimming in a quieter and less crowded environment.
Places Leisure Eastleigh - Mondays 3pm - 3.45pm. Cost £3.10 (carers go free)
Escape Pain
Escape Pain is a six week rehabilitation programme designed to reduce pain for people aged over 45 who are living with knee and hip or back pain resulting from osteoarthritis. This group exercise programme provides information, advice and support to help better manage chronic joint pain and lead a more active life. For more information contact our Healthworks team.
Places Leisure Eastleigh - dates and times to be confirmed
Low level circuits
This is particularly suitable for anyone with medical conditions such as cardiac, cancer and pulmonary. This low impact class which is instructor led includes a gradual warm up, a circuit including exercises for the upper and lower body and a gentle cool down with stretches.
Old School House, Hedge End - Thursdays 11.45am-12.45pm
Sportworks are staging Walking Sports classes
Walking Cricket
Thursday 10am-11am at Places Leisure Eastleigh
Starting 7 November
Taster session 10am-11am 24 October
Contact no. 07944506101 (Hampshire Cricket Board)