General Fitness

What will the course Cover?

This class is done at a gentle to moderate pace using music. It will cover low impact aerobics to help strengthen the heart and lungs, improve the blood circulation, and includes some aerobic choreography to help improve coordination. Some balance and strength exercises using light to medium dumbbells to increase muscle tone and improve posture and balance followed by some core strength mat exercise and finishes with a flexibility stretch to cool down.

Who is this course for?

Anyone who enjoys exercising to music and wants to improve their overall fitness and health by starting with some low impact, gentle to moderate exercise.

What skills, knowledge or experience do I need to start this course?

There are no pre-requirements for this course.

What should I be able to do by the end of the course?

You should be able to better coordinate your body and follow instructions and movements in different plans of direction will be imporoved. You will gain the knowledge and understanding of the correct form and technique to use for strength training exercises and exercises that work the different muscle groups in your body. Be able to follow mat based core strength exercise.

How is the course organised?

The course is for one hour a week and includes- 10 minutes of mobility and pulse raising warm up exercises, 15 minutes of aerobics choreography, 5 minutes of balance, 15 minutes of strength training, 8 minutes of functional and core strength exercises and 7 minutes of cool down stretches.

What extra study or practice is expected outside of the class?

Your general fitness and strength will improve through home practice.

How will my progress be assessed?

Each learner is required to self assess alongside their tutor.

What can I expect to go on to after this course?

The course should inspire you to take on regular exercise.

Are there any other costs and what do I need to bring?

Just wear loose fitting comfortable clothing, comfortable shoes and bring water to drink to keep hydrated.

What support is available?

If you require support with literacy and/or numeracy or other language development or you have a disability where support is available in the classroom will enable you to participate more effectively, please ask at reception in the macbeth centre