Getting Active
Increasing your physical activity levels even in a small way each day can make a big difference to your health and well-being.
Healthworks offers a range of physical activity opportunities alongside our Gyms and regular exercise classes, designed to help adults of all ages and abilities become more active.
Our programmes are particularly suited to people who may need extra support, including those living with long-term or existing health conditions, to move more confidently and safely.
Gentle Getting Active Sessions
Next Steps Classes:
Fun and inclusive exercise classes, suitable for people with a range of medical conditions.
They aim to improve participants’ fitness and provide them with opportunities to meet new people and improve their social networks.
Keep Moving:
Stay healthy, energetic, and independent with our fun, low-impact wekly Keep Moving classes.
Specialist Exercise Classes
ESCAPE-pain
ESCAPE-Pain is a 6-week programme for people with long-term knee or hip pain, combining gentle exercise with education to help you manage pain, improve movement, and stay active with confidence.
Find out more about ESCAPE-pain
Visit Tyneside Integrated Musculoskeletal Service (TIMS) to refer yourself to this programme.
Staying Steady Falls Prevention programme
If you have had a fall or feel you are at risk of falling, our Staying Steady programme could help you,
You can find out more about this on our Preventing Falls page.
Our Community Gyms
Healthworks Gyms offer low-cost memberships that give you access to a wide range of activities suitable for all ages and fitness levels. With a welcoming, no-judgement approach, our gyms provide a supportive environment where everyone feels comfortable.
If you’re looking for a relaxed, affordable place to work on your fitness independently or alongside classes, our gyms offer a friendly, community-focused alternative to commercial gyms.
Find out more about joining Healthworks Gym here.
Getting Active At Home With Healthworks
Our 20-minute home workouts make it easy to stay active, especially if you’re short on time or new to exercise.
Each workout supports strength, fitness, and wellbeing. Please warm up before you start and check with your GP if you have a health condition or injury.
You’ll also find Next Steps workouts covering full body, upper body, lower body, and cardio and core – all easy to do at home.
Looking for inspiration to get moving outdoors? Try a Wellbeing Walk with Healthworks and enjoy an easy, accessible way to stay active.
The NHS website also has some great information about getting active, physical activity guidelines, and exercise tips. Check out their fitness guides, which include:
- Getting started
- 10-minute workouts
- Easy Exercises
- Strength and flex
Need more information?
Please Contact us to find out more about our Getting Active opportunities and get support to choose the right activity for you.