Turn Back Time Health & Fitness have a large network of health, fitness and wellness experts in the UK that provide an array of classes for Care Homes, Charities and Assistance Living Complex's. We actively provide classes for the likes of Abbeyfield, Hallmark, TLC and Bupa and can provide classes like:

 

- seated movement to music

- seated Zumba

- dance

- boxercise

- water aerobics

- low impact resistance training

- seated exercises

- seated yoga/Pilates

- strength & balance

- Gymfit

- sports/deep tissue massage

- physiotherapy

- keeping fit/wellbeing/falls prevention/nutrition talks

- personal training

 

This evidently allows you to increase your offering to potential residents and we have seen care homes:

 

● Increase the physical and mental wellbeing of residents

● Build stronger communities

● Create a better environment

● Increase amenity usage

● and have better resident engagement by providing these sort of services.

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Why provide fitness classes?

What are the benefits of seated exercise classes for older people:

 

Ideal for people who have difficulty standing or walking, seated exercise classes have proved extremely popular in many care homes across the country.

 

✅They are gentle and easy to follow, making them a great way to stay mobile and active

✅Chair based exercises help improve mobility, flexibility and strength!

✅Exercise can help to prevent falls, allowing people to live healthier lives

✅Staying active has been proven to improve mental wellbeing by increasing self-esteem and confidence

✅They’re a fantastic way to socialise, promoting social interaction and helping to bring people together through a common interest 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The importance of keeping active in later life

As we all know, an active lifestyle is recommended no matter what age you are, with even small levels of physical activity having the ability to make a big difference to overall quality of life. However, as we get older and become more prone to illness and injury, exercise and activity becomes even more important.

Physical activity in later life can help you to:

✅Stay healthy for longer

✅Increase energy levels

✅Boost your mood and mental well-being

✅Improve your self esteem

✅Meet new people and make new friends

✅Reduce chances of having a fall or injury

✅Stay independent for longer

✅There is strong evidence that shows that active people have a lower risk of heart disease, strokes, depression and dementia.

✅To reduce your risk of these illnesses as continue to live independently throughout later life, it’s a great idea to keep active and keep moving!