Active for health - Kings Park Leisure and Learning Centre
Exercise can help to manage, improve or reduce the risk of developing many health conditions.
At Kings Park Leisure and Learning Centre, we run an Active 4 Health exercise referral programme that lasts for 12 weeks.
If you have a condition that affects your health and wellbeing, you could be referred to us by a health professional (i.e. GP, nurse, physio). If you are unsure, please do not hesitate to contact the Lifestyle Co-ordinator for more information.
After your programme, you will continue to be supported and guided to suitable opportunities to help you maintain your new lifestyle.
You can qualify for an Exercise Referral if you have 1 of these health conditions:
Arthritis
Asthma or COPD
Back Pain Cancer (pre, during or post treatment)
Chronic fatigue and ME
Coronary artery disease or peripheral vascular disease
Dementia or Alzheimer's Diabetes (Type 1 or Type 2)
Fibromyalgia and polymyalgia
General mobility issues
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
Mental ill health (i.e. stress, depression, anxiety)
Multiple Sclerosis
Osteoporosis
Overweight/obesity (BMI>40 kg/m2)
Parkinson's disease
Post-surgery
Previous heart surgery / heart attack (must have completed phase 3 cardiac rehab)
Risk of falls / balance issues
Sedentary lifestyle
Stroke or brain injury
You can qualify for an Exercise Referral if you have 3 of these health conditions:
Smoker
Prediabetes
Family history of heart disease
Overweight with a BMI of less than 30
High Cholesterol 5.2mmol/L+
Sedentary lifestyle
A blood pressure reading of 140/90 or higher
If you meet this criteria then you can ask your local health professional to complete an Active 4 Health Exercise Referral Form. Your form is then sent to the Lifestyle Co-ordinator who will contact you to help you get started on one of our two pathways - either a personalised exercise programme or entry level activities.
If it is more appropriate for your health needs and choice, you will be fully supported into a range of entry level activities rather than the more structured programme.
Your programme will last for 12 weeks. The initial consultation will be £18.40
If you pay as you go a gym session, swim session or group exercise class is £4.65 per session
Memberships are £27.50 per month by direct debit or £165 up front for a 6 month membership.
| Day | Time | Class |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Midday to 12:45pm | Gentle Circuits |
| Wednesday | Midday to 12:45pm | Health Circuits |
| Wednesday | 1pm to 1:45pm | COPD |
| Wednesday | 2pm to 2.45pm | Back Care |
| Friday | 10:30am to 11:15am | Chair Fit |
Gentle Circuits
Whole body exercises suitable for all, working around any health conditions you may have. Work at your own level. Great for people getting back into exercise and people on the GP Ref Scheme.
Health Circuits
Whole body exercises suitable for all, working around any health conditions you may have. Work at your own level. Great for people getting back into exercise and people on the GP Ref Scheme.
COPD
Class open to anyone with pulmonary(lung) conditions and also can be for people that have attended the 6-8 week pulmonary rehab hospital circuits. This is a gentle circuit-based routine focusing on endurance-based movements/breathing.
Back Care
Aimed at strengthening the lower back and core muscles. Offering chair or matt based exercises depending on your level.
Chair Fit
Chased based workout helping you to improve strength, mobility and fitness levels.
Active 4 Health Lifestyle Co-ordinator 01202 817 777 or email: Active4Health@bcpcouncil.gov.uk