Spring into our garden fitness

Active Fakenham is excited to bring outside exercise to Fakenham Town centre in the newly renovated Community Centre Garden. Low cost and suitable for beginners and improvers these classes will run through the summer

 

All classes will take place in the Courtyard Garden

FAKENHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE
OAK STREET, FAKENHAM NR21 9DY

https://www.fakenhamcommunitycentre.org.uk/

Enquiries should be made to the course leader not the Community Centre or Active Fakenham


Fay Platten, will be offering, Fitness Pilates for Beginners

Fay says

Practicing under the open sky in the fresh air and sunshine can elevate your mood and energise your body. Enjoy the outdoor setting as you work on your core strength, flexibility, posture and well-being.

 

Maria Fenn will be offering The Outdoor Well-being Workout

Maria says

Research shows that exercising outdoors can lower stress, improve mood, enhance focus, and even boost immune function. With that in mind, this class will be a mix of movement, strength, and relaxation, all designed to leave people feeling energised and refreshed. 

 

Book direct with Fay or Maria, or find out more directly from Fay or Maria

🌿 Get Fit with Outdoor Fitness Pilates for Beginners! 🌿

Fay Collins

 

Join us for fitness Pilates in a lovely secluded courtyard, where the fresh air will enhance your workout experience. 

 

Classes take place every Wednesday at 10a.m -10:50 from May to August, giving you the opportunity to gently improve your strength, flexibility, and posture.


🧘Class Structure:

Designed specifically for beginners, each session begins with a gentle warm-up, focusing on mobilisation, posture and breath work to prepare your body and mind. We then move into standing balance exercises, helping to improve stability and coordination. 

 

The class continues with an all-over body strength and flexibility section using a mixture of resistance bands and mini balls, targeting key muscle groups and promoting overall body balance. We conclude with relaxation and a guided meditation, allowing you to unwind and switch off.

 

🧘‍♀️Why Fitness Pilates?

  • Strengthens Core Muscles: Build a solid foundation for your activities, enhancing performance in daily tasks. 
  • Improves Flexibility: Increase your range of motion and reduce the risk of injury, making movement easier. 
  • Enhances Mind-Body Connection: Focus on your movements and breathe deeply to cultivate mindfulness and presence. 
  • Boosts Balance and Coordination: Improve your stability and control, benefiting both fitness and everyday life.

 

Drop-in Rate:  £7 per session 

 

In partnership with Active Fakenham, we invite you to join us for this special Beginners Fitness Pilates experience for spring and summer. Enjoy the fresh air while working towards your fitness goals!

 

You can reserve your space by filling in the contact form on our website or emailing us.

 

Personal Training Health Coaching | Platten Fitness | Fakenham

 

faycollinsuk@yahoo.co.uk

 

You can also find us on Platten Fitness and personal training on Facebook and Instagram. 

 

 Please bring an exercise mat, water for hydration, a warm layer for the English weather and a thin blanket if you wish to.

🌿 The Outdoor Well-being Workout 🌿

Maria Fenn

 

A class designed to boost both physical and mental health by training in fresh air and natural light.  

 

  • Gentle Warm-Up Flow: Start by mobilizing your joints and waking up your body with gentle movements.
  • Pulse-Raiser: Engage in light movements to get your heart rate up. This part is suitable for all abilities and disabilities.
  • Resistance Training: Use resistance bands for strength exercises. All exercises can be adapted for seated or standing positions, with chairs available for balance.
  • Cool-Down & Breath Work: Finish with stretching and mindful breathing to help restore and reset your body and mind.

 

Thursday mornings from May, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM, with a drop-in price of £7.

No classes during in half-term breaks. 

https://mariafenn.co.uk/

https://mariafenn.co.uk/contact


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