Fitness & exercise

Minchinhampton Fitness Hub

“Extend” fitness classes

  • Instructor Claire Bader (and her dog Lottie) extend a warm welcome to their relaxed and fun Extend fitness class. Classes involve engaging seated and standing exercises to promote wellbeing, flexibility, strength, and to encourage on-going independence.
  • The class is very sociable & friendly. It is suitable for all abilities, including returners to exercise
  • Classes are supported & subsidised by the Minchinhampton Surgery Charitable Trust. They are reliant upon donations to maintain the service, so there is a charge of £7 per session.
  • For more information: contact Claire on 07786 003993.

YuGo” fitness classes

  • YuGo provides accessible exercise classes and personal training sessions for people of all ages & abilities. Classes are run by experienced physical therapists and are aimed at improving mobility, balance, strength, cardiovascular fitness, and coordination.
  • The first half of each session is focused on chair-based exercise, and the second half of the session makes use of a variety of standing and seated equipment.
  • The classes are subsidised by the Minchinhampton Surgery Charitable Trust. YuGo is reliant upon donations to maintain the service, so there is a charge of £7 per session.
  • You will need to fill in a registration form in advance of the class at www.yugo.org.uk/gp-referral/

Choose2Move Dance

  • Choose2Move Dance sessions are inclusive, social, creative, and energising classes that help with your balance, posture, and fluidity of movement. The class is open to anyone who feels they would benefit from this type of movement class.
  • There is a £3.70 per week charge for the class. For more information visit the Healthy Lifestyles website, email healthylifestyles@stroud.gov.uk or call 01453 766321.

GetUBetter app

  • Self-manage your muscle or joint problems with the free local MSK (musculoskeletal) mobile app