Exercise referral

How can the exercise referral scheme help you?

 Exercise has been shown to:

• reduce the risk of heart disease and osteoporosis

• manage weight, diabetes and depression

• lower blood pressure, cholesterol and stress levels

• increase muscle strength and joint flexibility

• improve self esteem and general mood

Where can you exercise with the referral scheme?

Our exercise referral programme is run from for several sites:

• Xcel Leisure Complex, Waterside Drive, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 2JG

• Walton Centre for the Community, Manor Road, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 2PB

• St Peter's Church Hall, Burwood Road, Hersham, KT12 4AA

• Cobham Centre for the Community, Oakdene Road, Cobham, KT11 2LY

• Thames Ditton Centre for the Community, Mercer Close, KT7 0BS 

• Mole Hall, Bishop Fox Way, Walton Road, West Molesey, KT8 2JE

• St Paul's Church Hall, Church Road, East Molesey, KT8 9DR

• Claygate Centre for the Community, Elm Road, Claygate, KT10 0EH

Joining the scheme

• You can join our Strength and Balance (Otago) classes or our Paracise classes with out a referral letter.

• To join the exercise referral scheme, you need approval from your healthcare professional, along with information regarding the reason for referral. Fill in the online form together with your GP or healthcare specialist to register on the scheme.  

• Please note all referring healthcare professionals need to be registered to the scheme. You can contact the Health Development Officer at leisure@elmbridge.gov.uk to find out if your healthcare specialist is registered.

• There is the option to do classes, attend the gym or combine the two. All the classes and gym sessions are taught by highly qualified, supportive and experienced instructors. 

Paracise 

Paracise is a new exercise to music class guaranteed to lift your spirits, get your pulse raised and challenge your mind.  For more information contact health@elmbridge.gov.uk or call 01372 474574.

When: Every Wednesday
Time: 3-3.55pm
Cost: £5
Location: St Paul's Church Hall, Church Road, East Molesey, KT8 9DR 

When: Every Thursday 
Time: 11.15am-12noon  
Cost: £5   
Location: St Peters Church Hall, Burwood Road, Hersham, KT12 4AA 

Otago 'Falls Prevention' classes

Improve your balance, feel stronger and more mobile - first class is free

Come and try our Strength and Balance classes which will help improve your balance and put you at less risk from falls:

Walton Centre for the Community

• Monday 10-11am, and 11am-12noon Strength and balance £3.50

• Thursday 10-11am Strength, balance and stretch £3.50

Weybridge Centre for the Community  

• Tuesday 1-2pm Strength and balance (Otago) £5

Claygate Centre for the Community  

• Tuesday 2.45-3.30pm Strength and balance (Otago) £5

Molesey, St Paul's Church Hall, Church Road, East Molesey, KT8 9DR

• Wednesday 2.10-3.55pm Strength and balance (Otago) £5

Thames Ditton Centre for the Community

• Thursday 3-4pm Strength, balance and stretch £8

Contact: 01372 474574 or email health@elmbridge.gov.uk for further information.

Exercise referral classes

                                  

Exercise referral classes

Day	Time	Session type*	Location	Cost per class
Monday	9.30-10.30am     10.40-11.40am     10-11am      11-12 noon   1-1.45pm   6-7pm 7.30-8.30pm	Cardiac Rehab     Cardiac Rehab Strength & Balance  Strength & Balance   Strength & Balance   Pilates     Circuits	Xcel Leisure Complex Sports Hall     Xcel Leisure Complex Sports Hall Walton Centre for the Community Walton Centre for the Community   Cobham Centre for the Community    Molesey Centre for the Community Byfleet Village Hall	£4.25 £4.25 £3.50 £3.50  £5.00    £10.00 £5.00
Tuesday	10-11am     11.45am-12.25pm 1-2pm 7.15-8.30pm	Cardiac Rehab Cardiac Rehab Spin Strength & Balance Gentle Hatha Yoga	Byfleet Village Hall, KT14 7QL Xcel Leisure Complex Spin Bikes Weybridge Centre for the Community Molesey Centre for the Community	£5.00 £3.50 £5.00 £10.00
Wednesday	10-11am     8.50-9.50am 11.45-2.45pm  2.10-2.55pm 3.10-3.55pm         6.30-7.30pm	Strength, balance, fitness Cancer Rehab  Stroke Rehab Strength, balance, Otago Paracise Gentle Hatha Yoga	Cobham Centre for the Community St Peters Church Hall, Hersham Walton Centre for the Community St Paul's Church Hall, Molesey St Paul's Church Hall, Molesey Molesey Centre for the Community	£5.00 £5.00 £5.00  £5.00 £5.00 £10.00
Thursday	10-11am 10-11am      3-4pm	COPD Exercise Strength & Balance      Balance & stretch	St Peters Church Hall, Hersham     Walton Centre for the Community      Thames Ditton Centre for the Community	£5.00 £3.00       £8.00
Friday	12-1pm 2-3pm 3.30-4.15pm     3-4pm  5.30-6.30pm	Cardiac Rehab Cardiac Rehab Cardiac Rehab Spin Cardiac Rehab  Seated Yoga	Xcel Leisure Complex Studio 1 Cobham Centre for the Community Xcel Leisure Complex Spin Studio Cobham Centre for the Community  Xcel Leisure Complex Studio 1	£3.50     £5.00 £5.00  £4.25 £10.00

 

* Session types explained

• Cardiac Rehab:  A group exercise class with a group warm up followed by a circuit where you will be on each work station for a minute, followed by a group cool down.

• Spin: An indoor bike class.

• Circuits: A group exercise class where gym equipment (eg treadmill, bike) is used as part of the circuit

• Paracise: exercise to music, gentle on the joints, flowing smoothly through movements designed to improve posture, balance, mobility and flexibility, whilst improving your muscle memory.  Fabulous music and innovative choreography leave you feeling refreshed and invigorated.  No floor work.  Grow young with Paracise.

• Otago; a strength and balance class aimed at those worried about falling. Improve strength and balance in a friendly, relaxed and supportive group. Mainly standing exercises.
   

Note: All circuit classes have been designed specifically for Cardiac Rehab and to accommodate a vast number of referral reasons. The circuit can be adjusted to make each exercise easier or harder as appropriate or have an alternative exercise substituted where required.

Gym exercise referral

The gym exercise referral is only available at Xcel Leisure Complex, runs for 12 consecutive weeks and is structured as follows:

• 1st appointment: Initial assessment where your referral form is discussed and all paperwork completed. A fitness test may also be carried out at this time.

• 2nd appointment  A bespoke programme is written for you.

• 3rd appointment  A mid-way review of progress and programme altered as necessary.

• 4th appointment  Final assessment where the fitness test will be repeated and you will be invited to join the gym.

The total cost of the programme is £90, including one to one assessments and use of the gym for 12 weeks (restrictions apply to the gym usage in the first 6 weeks).

If you wish to swim the cost of this is £1.35 per swim under the exercise referral scheme

For more information on the Exercise Referral programme please contact the Health Development Officer at leisure@elmbridge.gov.uk. 

Seated yoga classes 

The chair replaces the yoga mat and becomes an extension of your body allowing you to take advantage of yoga’s fitness and health potential. The chair-yoga sessions are for mixed abilities. They are held:

• Thursdays at 10-11.00am at Walton Centre for the Community (balance and chair yoga) £3.50

• Fridays at 5.30-6.30pm at the Xcel Leisure Complex in Walton-on-Thames £10

 For a variety of chair based and floor based gentle yoga please contact 07736 797370 or email:  najahyoga@gmail.com for more information.