Getting Active

Welcome to Getting Active Services at Healthworks

Helping you move more, feel better and improve your wellbeing

Whether you’re just starting your fitness journey, returning to exercise or looking for activities to support your health, Healthworks offers a wide range of friendly, affordable opportunities to get active.

From community gyms and exercise classes to HealthWalks and specialist programmes for people living with long-term health conditions, we’re here to help you build confidence, improve your wellbeing and enjoy being more active in a supportive environment

Find out more about the range of getting active activities and services we offer:

 

 


Specialist Exercise Classes

ESCAPE-pain

ESCAPE-Pain pain rehabilitiation

ESCAPE-Pain (Enabling Self-management and Coping with Arthritic Pain using Exercise) is a free, evidence-based rehabilitation programme for people living with long-term knee or hip arthritis.

Find out more about ESCAPE-pain

Visit Tyneside Integrated Musculoskeletal Service (TIMS) to refer yourself to this programme.


Staying Steady Falls Prevention programme

Free 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,

 


Gyms and Exercise Classes

Great for all levels of fitness

Healthworks Gyms offer low-cost memberships that give you access to a wide range of activities suitable for all ages and fitness levels.


Free Weekly Health Walks

Or why not join us every Wednesday on our HealthWalk in west of Newcastle?  Just give us a call on 0191 272 4244 to book a place.


Getting Active At Home With Healthworks

Home Workouts

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.

 

The NHS website also has some great information about getting active, physical activity guidelines, and exercise tips. Check out their fitness guides, which include:


 

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.