Health and fitness activities

Ashbourne Activities - No classes during Christmas Holidays from week commencing 25th December to week ending 7th January.

Community Exercise Class

Tuesdays, 12noon - 12.45pm at the New Pavilion on Ashbourne Recreation Ground, £4

A gentle exercise class aimed at strengthening and toning your legs, bums and tums. suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels, including those new to exercise. Contact Janet Chadfield Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Community group exercising

Our Stronger for Longer Class has grown so we have split into 2 classes - Chair Based Exercise and Stronger for Longer. The participants of both classes can still socialise together at tea time between the 2 classes at 1.45 to 2.15pm

Chair Based Exercise Class

Tuesdays 1pm - 1.45pm at Ashbouren Pavilion (Cockayne Ave) £4

A seated exercise class for people who want to improve their core stability, strength and balance. This session is mainly seated but will include some standing exercises (this can be adapted if needed).Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 01629 761389 before attending.

Male participant taking part in a theraband stretch as part of a seated exercise class

Stronger for Longer

Tuesdays, 2.15pm - 3pm at the Ashbourne Pavilion (Cockayne Ave) £4

A gentle exercise class focusing on the Big 6 exercise as part of the Falls prevention programme with balancing and standing exercises. This class will help to improve muscle strength and balance, to help reduce the risk of falls. Suitable for those who may lack mobility & confidence. Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 01629 761389 before attending.

People doing standing exercises called Otago.

Health Promotion Days

Our health promotion days are often held at local doctors surgeries, libraries, leisure centres, community venues, etc. These days can give you an insight into how to live a healthier and more active lifestyle in your local area. We often provide free Health MOTs which use Tanita Body Composition Analysis scans. We also offer Health Walks and Activity Taster Sessions.Information about up coming Health Promotion Days below.

NEW Health MOTs - Using our Tanita Body composition scales we can give you 10 measurements to help keep you on track on your health and fitness journey.

  • Wednesday 15th November 9am - 11am at The Whitworth Park, Darley Dale. Fully Booked
  • 2024 dates coming soon!

To book an appointment email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and request the date / venue required and a rough time you would like to appointment to be.

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