Fitness classes for older people

If you are aged 60 or over, there are low or no cost fitness classes you can join in Camden.

Strength and balance class with Sharon

Donations welcome to help pay towards running costs

Booking essential.

Abbey Community Centre, 172 Belsize Road, NW6 4BJ

Thursdays, 2 to 3pm

Phone: 020 7624 8378
Email reception@abbeycc-kilburn.org.uk
Website: abbeycc-kilburn.org.uk

Fitness for men over 50 with Daniel

Donations welcome to help pay towards running costs

This session is tailored to the abilities of those taking part. Booking essential.

Abbey Community Centre, 172 Belsize Road, NW6 4BJ

Wednesdays, 10.30 to 11.30am

Phone: 020 7624 8378
Email reception@abbeycc-kilburn.org.uk
Website: abbeycc-kilburn.org.uk

Active Seniors (Level 2)

Pay as you go senior rate £5. Unlimited use of gym on day of purchase with one class included.

For more mobile seniors or participants new to exercise. Light aerobic session with balance and strength work, without floorwork.

Armoury Fitness Centre (opposite Royal Free Hospital), 25 Pond Street, Hampstead, NW3 2PN

Tuesdays, 11am

Phone: 020 7431 2263
Website: armourygym.co.uk

Superfit Seniors (Level 3)

Pay as you go senior rate £5. Unlimited use of gym on day of purchase with one class included.

An energetic aerobic class including core stability, strength, flexibility and some floorwork.

Armoury Fitness Centre (opposite Royal Free Hospital), 25 Pond Street, Hampstead, NW3 2PN

Mondays, 2pm
Wednesdays, 10am and 11am
Thursdays, 11.30am
Fridays, 10.05am

Phone: 020 7431 2263
Website: armourygym.co.uk

Body conditioning, Talacre Leisure Centre

You’ll need pay and play card which costs £5.90 per year for adults aged 60 and over – check the cost of this session with the leisure centre.

Talacre Leisure Centre, Dalby Street, Kentish Town, NW5 3AF

Mondays and Wednesdays 10.30 to 11.30am

Phone: 020 3343 6020
Website: better.org.uk/leisure-centre/london/camden

Aqua aerobics, Kentish Town Leisure Centre

You’ll need pay and play card which costs £5.90 per year for adults aged 60 and over – check the cost of this session with the leisure centre.

Kentish Town Leisure Centre, Grafton Road, NW5 3DU

Mondays, 1.15 to 2pm
Thursdays, 1.15 to 2.15pm
Saturdays, 4.15 to 5pm

Phone: 020 3649 4310
Website: better.org.uk/leisure-centre/london/camden

Aerobics, Kentish Town Leisure Centre

You’ll need pay and play card which costs £5.90 per year for adults aged 60 and over – check the cost of this session with the leisure centre.

Kentish Town Leisure Centre, Grafton Road, NW5 3DU

Tuesdays, 10.15 to 11.15am

Phone: 020 3649 4310
Website: better.org.uk/leisure-centre/london/camden

Over 60s Fitness

Castlehaven Community Association run the Ageactivity 60+ programme. There is an annual membership fee of £25 and the offer to try a class before you buy.

Our over-60s fitness classes are a fun, social way to stay active. Whether you’re just starting your fitness journey or already a regular mover, our experienced tutor Tony will be there every step of the way to provide guidance and support.

Kelly Street Congregational Church Hall, Kelly Street, NW1 8PH

Thursdays, 1pm to 2pm

Phone: 020 7692 2238
Email: beatrix@castlehaven.org.uk

Aerobic, Strength and Stretch

Healthy Living Membership. This allows full off-peak access
Monday to Friday, 6.30am to 3.45pm. Saturday to Sunday, normal club opening hours.
To be eligible for this membership you must be 60 years +

6 months, £170 no joining fee or entry fee
12 months, £300 no joining fee or entry fee

A 45-minute class to mobilize, strengthen and stretch the body.

Tuesdays, 1pm to 1.45pm

The Central YMCA Club, 112 Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3NQ.
Phone: Declan Duncan on 0203 994 9624 or James Simpkin on 0203 994 9615
Email: james.simpkin@ymca.co.uk
Find out more about YMCA classes for older adults

Healthy Hearts Circuits

6 months, £170 no joining fee or entry fee
12 months, £300 no joining fee or entry fee

A class focused on working the whole-body incorporating Strength and Endurance Training for older adults.

Wednesdays, 11.10am to Midday

Stretch, Core and Relaxation

6 months, £170 no joining fee or entry fee
12 months, £300 no joining fee or entry fee

A Class aimed at improving flexibility and posture. Please bring your own mat if you can although mats will be provided.

Thursdays, 11.45am to 12.45pm

Strength and Conditioning

6 months, £170 no joining fee or entry fee
12 months, £300 no joining fee or entry fee

A class that focuses on building strength in the whole-body using light to moderate weights.

Fridays, 10.30am to 11.20am

Friday Circuits

6 months, £170 no joining fee or entry fee
12 months, £300 no joining fee or entry fee

A whole-body workout using body weight and light to moderate weights to strengthen the whole body.

Fridays, Midday to 1pm

FitSteps

6 months, £170 no joining fee or entry fee
12 months, £300 no joining fee or entry fee

FitSteps is an energetic, upbeat dance fitness class featuring all of your favourite Strictly dances. It is designed to give real, measurable fitness results. It is suitable for all ages and abilities, and you don’t need a partner.

Fridays 12.15pm to 1pm

The Central YMCA Club, 112 Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3NQ.
Declan Duncan 0203 994 9624
James Simpkin 0203 994 9615, email james.simpkin@ymca.co.uk
Find out more about YMCA classes for older adults.

Men’s Shed

Free to members, yearly membership £10

Since its launch last October 2022, this Men’s Shed has become a popular venue with a wide range of different classes targeting older people such as Yoga, Gym, Swimming and Badminton. There is even a social cafe at 2pm on Tuesdays. If you are an older man and interested, please contact Third Age Project. To join you will need to link into the TAP Men’s WhatsApp group via a smartphone. Limited Spaces, booking essential. Men only.

Tuesdays 11.45am to 3pm
Central YMCA. Tottenham Court Road,
020 7383 4922, email info@thirdageproject.org.uk

For more information about the Third Age Project.

Bengali Men’s Project

Gym facilities available for Bangladeshi men only in the evenings.

FREE

Monday to Friday, 5pm to 8pm

100 Bedefield, Basement,WC1H 8DY
Phone: Rafique Ullah 07985 275 893 or 020 7278 5635
Email judith.leung@kcbna.org.uk
Find out more about the Bengali Men's Project

Women’s Aerobics

Free to members; Yearly membership £10

One of our most popular classes is by instructor Philomena Chacko. Offering a wide range of workout and aerobics options that you can easily take part in either at the centre or from your own home. Women only. For all abilities, carers are welcome to attend, no booking is required.

Wednesdays - 11:15am – 12:30pm
Third Age Project, Cumberland Market, Regent’s Park, London NW1 3RH or online via Zoom
020 7383 4922, or email info@thirdageproject.org.uk website: www.thirdageproject.org.uk

Women Exercise Class

FREE

50+ women’s only exercise class every., Term Time Only. You will need to register with Sofina Razzaque/Staff

Tuesdays 11am – 12pm
Chadswell Health Living Centre, Lower Ground, Harrison Street WC1H 8JE
Phone: 0207 713 5545
Website: https://www.kcbna.org.uk/

1 to 1 gym sessions at Queens Crescent Community Association

Free for members (membership is also free)

These sessions are run by our fitness instructor, Azmal Hussein. The sessions are very popular as members who attend regularly have found that their mobility, flexibility and overall health and wellbeing have greatly improved. All welcome. Must book in advance.

Mondays and Fridays, 11am to midday

•   Queens Crescent Community Association, 45 Ashdown Crescent, London, NW5 4QE
•   Phone: 020 7267 6635
•   Email: mary@qcca.org.uk
•   Website: www.qcca.org.uk