Stay Strong, Stay Steady, Stay Independent
Regular exercise, including strength and balance, helps you age better.
It can make you less likely to fall and helps you stay strong, steady and independent for longer.
Choose the way that works for you, whether that’s in a group, outside or on your own at home. It all helps.
Hastings and Bexhill have particularly high fall rates, so below is a list of local activities and classes in those areas.
If you live outside those areas, try these home exercises-all you need is a steady surface to hold onto. You can also speak to your local leisure centre or community centre to see what they have running.
Local activity classes in Bexhill and Hastings
Try one of these local activities.
| Activity | Provider | Location | Time (s) | Cost | Other details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Aerobics | Freedom Leisure | Bexhill Leisure Pool |
Monday 9-10am |
Free to members/£5.95 non-members | |
| Aqua Aerobics | Freedom Leisure | Bexhill Leisure Pool | Wednesday 9-10am | Free to members/£5.95 non-members | |
| Aqua Aerobics | Freedom Leisure | Bexhill Leisure Pool |
Friday 9-10am |
Free to members/£5.95 non-members | |
| Beginners Walking Football | Freedom Leisure | Bexhill Leisure Centre | Wednesday 9.30-11.30am | £4 | Coffee/tea after the session available |
| Walking Netball | Freedom Leisure | Bexhill Leisure Centre | Monday 11am-12pm | £3 | |
| Walking Cricket | Freedom Leisure | Bexhill Leisure Centre | Wednesday 2pm-3.30pm Friday 9.30- 12pm | £3.50 with coffee/tea, £3 without | Coffee/tea after the session available |
| Walking Football | Freedom Leisure | Bexhill Leisure Centre | Tuesday 9.30-11.30am | £3 | September 25 – April 26 |
| 50+ Inclusive Session – activities include Pickleball, Table Tennis, Boccia and Badminton | Freedom Leisure | Bexhill Leisure Centre | Monday 2.30-4pm | £3 | Coffee/tea after the session |
| Chair Based Class | Freedom Leisure | Bexhill Leisure Centre | Wed and Fri 11am-11.45am | Free for members/ £6 non-members | Chair based aerobics class, suitable for those with limited movement. |
| Parkinson’s UK – Physio Led Exercise Class | Parkinson’s UK | Bexhill Leisure Centre | Thursday 11.15- 12.15pm | Free via NHS referral to the class | |
| Active for Life Studio Class | Freedom Leisure | Bexhill Leisure Centre | Wednesday and Friday 9-9.55am | Free for member/£8.70 non-members | A studio-based class, suitable for cardiac rehabilitation and GP referral clients, as well as those starting exercise for the first time |
| Yoga Class | Freedom Leisure | Bexhill Leisure Centre | Monday and Thursday 11.30-12.25pm Friday 12–12.55pm | Free for members/£8.70 non-members | |
| Pilates Class | Freedom Leisure | Bexhill Leisure Centre | Friday 9–10am | Free for members/£8.70 non-members | |
| Oldie but Goldie | 20/20 Health | Bexhill Leisure Centre | Monday 4.15-5pm | £4. Option for £2 or free | Book online or call 07872 525432 |
| Aqua Rehab | 20/20 Health | Bexhill Leisure Pool | Tuesday 11.15-12pm | £4. Option for £2 or free | Book online or call 07872 525432 |
| Creating a Healthier You | 20/20 Health | Bexhill Leisure Centre | |||
| Table Tennis | Little Commons St Mark's Church | Tuesday 7pm-9pm | £4 | No need to book. Contact: kathygodber@gmail.com |
| Activity | Provider | Location | Time (s) | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qui-Gong Tai Chi | Active Hastings/IBC | Blacklands Church (October) | Wednesday 1-2pm | Active Hastings, £3, £2 or free |
| Seated Strength | Active Hastings | Play Sports Hub | Friday 10-11am | Active Hastings, £3, £2 or free |
| Move it or Lose it | Active Hastings | Play Sports Hub | Friday 11-12am | Active Hastings, £3, £2 or free |
| Walking Football | Active Hastings | Summerfields | Monday 1.30-2.30pm | Active Hastings, £3, £2 or free |
| Walking Football | Active Hastings | Alexander Park multi use game centre | Monday 6-7.30pm | Active Hastings, £3, £2 or free |
| Chair Yoga | Active Hastings | West St Leonards cc | Tuesday 11-12pm | Active Hastings, £3, £2 or free |
| Chair Yoga | Active Hastings | West St Leonards cc | Tuesday 12.15-13.15 | Active Hastings, £3, £2 or free |
| Chair Yoga | Active Hastings | St Leonards Studios, Royal Vic Hotel | Friday 13.30-14.30 | Active Hastings, £3, £2 or free |
| Chair Based Exercise | Be Well Fit | The Ridge, Hastings | Tuesdays 1pm | £4 |
| Chair Based Exercise | Be Well Fit | The Ridge, Hastings | Thursday 12pm | £4 |
| Various | Isabel Blackman Centre | Winding Street, Hastings | Various | Variety of membership options, classes can be on a pay as you go basis, |