Local walking group
Weight Management walk and talk
No need to book – just show up! Both walks start at 11am, meet 15 mins before.
Fridays: Locally around Devonport/park – meet outside Foulston Park.
Length: Easy walk, 30 mins. Long walk, 45 mins.
Contact: For general enquiries call 01752 434623
Aquafit
Aquafit is a great way to get started with exercise as it is a fun, full body, non-impact workout where you can work at your own level.
There are a number of aquafit classes available locally including evening classes but these tend to be the gentlest, held in shallow water and have good access so may be a good place to start.
Plympton Pool Aquafit – Mondays and Thursdays at 11:30
Not Weight Management patient specific but a gentle class, 30 spaces. Access – graded steps.
Life Centre Aquafit – Tuesday at 10:30
Main pool. Not Weight Management patient specific but a gentle class. Access – standing lift or graded steps available.
Life Centre Aquafit – Thursday from 10 – 10:45, Thursday from 10:45 – 11:45
Both in diving pool. Weight Management patient specific. Access – standing lift or graded steps.
Book in for either by the website www.plymouthactive.co.uk or by telephone – 01752 606900 for Life Centre or 01752 348459 for Plympton pool.
Diabetes circuits
There are a number of exercise classes designed for people with diabetes at various centres around the area:
YMCA Plymouth (PL5 3NG) – Wednesdays 1- 2pm
[email protected], 01752 201918
Foulston Park (PL1 4NE) – Tuesdays 7 – 8pm
[email protected], 01752 427144
Plymouth Life Centre (PL2 3DG) 16 – 25 years – Fridays 5:30 – 6:30pm
[email protected], 01752 606900
Ivybridge (PL21 0SL) – Wednesday 4 – 5pm
[email protected], 01752 896999
Tavistock (PL19 8SP) – Mondays 4:15 – 5:15pm
[email protected], 01822 617774
'Exercise on referral' gyms
There are several local gyms that provide supervised group exercise and support for people with clinical conditions under a scheme called exercise on referral.
To access these 12-week courses you will need a referral from a healthcare professional such as your GP, weight management practitioner or physiotherapist for example.
YMCA The YMCA Plymouth offers Active Health sessions which are inclusive fitness sessions for people who want support to keep or become active. These sessions are ideal for people who may have medical conditions or are recovering from injury, or for anyone simply looking for a more supportive approach to improving your own health and wellbeing and may not be sure where to start. The initial 8 weeks including your consultation are free and then there is a reduced charge for a further 6 months. You can be referred by your GP or Health Practitioner, or you can refer yourself.
Fusion Gyms provide EOR support for people in South Hams and West Devon (there is a cost for this course)
Joint pain program (Nuffield Health) Provide a free six month program for anyone with joint pain including a 12 week course followed by 12 weeks of free gym access and guidance. You can self-refer to the joint pain programs.
Other
There are many excellent active opportunities available across Plymouth and the surrounding area. Hhere are a few that our past patients have found useful:
Argyle football – offers a variety of services and groups ranging from walking football, walking groups, recreational football, 12 week healthy lifestyle programs.
Eldertree – activities, befriending, socials, exercise for the over 50’s in venues around the city. Patients can self refer.
Foulston Park offer all patients on the weight management program a 10% discount.
Gymphobics is a ladies only gym.
Improving Lives – a charity offering a wide range of services across Plymouth, designed to help people improve their health.
Plymouth Active – Life Centre, Brickfields, Plympton, Lido. Reduced membership price for weight management patients. Look on Plymouth Active website.
Plymouth Heartbeat is a charity run gym which is open to the public at a significantly reduced cost compared to many gyms and provides support for anyone with existing health conditions.
Pisces Swimming Club – swimming for people with disabilities. Life Centre, Sunday mornings.
Healthy Eating
Click here for useful links to support your Healthy Eating group sessions.
Food and feelings
Click here for useful links to support your Food and Feelings group sessions.