Improving your Balance

As we get older we can slowly lose some of our ability to balance and falling over becomes more common. This is the most frequent cause of injury in the over 65s and can have serious consequences. However, much research shows that the risk of a fall can be considerably reduced if you take part in targeted exercise classes and practise regularly.  It is helpful both to strengthen your muscles and to practice balancing in a variety of different ways.  To help you with this, the Fernhurst Hub is offering a course of four workshops aimed at improving your balance. We run either one-to-one sessions or small groups of 6 people maximum, 4 minimum (to cover the Village Hall hiring costs).  The classes are gentle and we go at a pace to suit you and the group.  Our tutor, Janis, has run several of these courses over the past four years and people have found them very useful. 

Janis will have a chat with you beforehand so that she understands any particular challenges that you may have and whether the course will meet your needs. You can contact her directly at wellness@fernhursthub.org.uk

The next course will be:

• Tuesdays 11am to 12 midday on October 13th, 20th, 27th and 3rd November at Fernhurst Village Hall.  
• Please note that this is intended as a 4-week course not 4 individual dates - please aim to attend all of them, particularly the first one. 
• If you have any queries, please contact Janis directly at wellness@fernhursthub.org.uk and have a chat before booking.