Welcome to …
Lifestyle & fitness support to help you…
Be fitter & healthier in older age
Help manage your diabetes
Lose weight & shape up
“Take care of your body, it’s the only place you have to live.” Jim Rohn
Putting the ‘fun’ back into functional fitness!
Hello and welcome to the Health Life Fitness website.
Health Life Fitness (HLF) is an educational, lifestyle and fitness organisation offering a range of services to help people improve their health and fitness, lose weight, manage their diabetes and stay strong and independent in older age. Our services include:
- Functional strength, balance and fitness classes for over 50s
- Weight management lifestyle & fitness programme for adult men and women
- Lifestyle and fitness classes for adults with pre-diabetes & type 2 diabetes
- Personal training and lifestyle informational workshops
We aim to work in partnership with other health organisations such as GP surgeries, weight management and diabetic services to help you improve your health and fitness as well as achieve your goals.
To find out more about us, what we do and why we do it, click on the ‘About Us‘ link.
To find out more details about our classes and programmes, choose from the options below.
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Whether it’s losing weight, managing your diabetes or staying strong and independent in older age, our classes aim to put the ‘fun’ back into function fitness and can help you get fitter while reaching your goals.
Forever Fit
Over 50s fitness, strength & balance classes (mix of seated and standing activities)
Monday
10:00 – 10:45
Elmscroft Community Centre, Coronation Grove, Gloucester, GL2 0SS
£4 per class
Forever Fit
Over 50s fitness, strength & balance classes (mainly seated activities)
Monday
11:15 - 12:00
Elmscroft Community Centre, Coronation Grove, Gloucester, GL2 0SS
£4 per class
Senior Strong
Over 50s fitness, strength & balance classes (mainly standing based activities)
Monday
13:15 – 14:15
Abbeydale Community Centre, Glevum Way, Gloucester, GL4 4BL
£5 per class
Forever Fit
Over 50s fitness, strength & balance classes (mix of seated and standing activities)
Monday
14:30 – 15:30
Abbeydale Community Centre, Glevum Way, Gloucester, GL4 4BL
£5 per class
'Starting 8th September'
Senior Strong
Over 50s fitness, strength & balance classes (mainly standing based activities)
Tuesday
11:30 – 12:30
Newent memorial Hall, Bury Bar Lane, Newent, GL18 1PT, England (contact us for more details)
£5 per class
Senior Strong
Over 50s fitness, strength & balance classes (mainly standing based activities)
Tuesday
13:30 – 14:30
The Gambier Parry Hall, Highnam Community Centre, Highnam, Gloucester, GL2 8DG
£5 per class
Beating Diabetes
Fitness classes for people with pre & type 2 diabetes
Thursday
19:30 – 20:30
Abbeydale Community Centre, Glevum Way, Gloucester, GL4 4BL
£5 per class
Resistance band workshop
How to use resistance bands safely & effectively to help you lose weight, tone up and improve fitness, strength & balance
Wednesay 9th September 10:45 to 12:15
(single event)
Abbeydale Community Centre, Glevum Way, Gloucester, GL4 4BL
£10
Weight management information session (TBC)
Find out more about how to safely and effectively lose weight and maintain a healthy weight
Wednesday 16th September 18:30 to 20:00
(single event)
Elmscroft Community Centre, Coronation Grove, Gloucester, GL2 0SS (contact us for more details)
£ free - limited numbers
Science Fiction social quiz night (TBC)
Is the force strong with you? Come and join us and meet fellow geeks for a fun filled quiz night covering sci fi from the 1950s, 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s
Wednedsay 29th September 19:30 to 21:00
(single event)
Elmscroft Community Centre, Coronation Grove, Gloucester, GL2 0SS (contact us for more details)
£ free - limited numbers
Description of classes & activities
Senior Strong
Functional fitness classes at beginner to intermediate level that are suitable for people who may already be fairly active, have average strength, balance and fitness levels, and can get up and down from the floor without too much difficulty.Forever Fit
Fitness classes for beginners and people who are new to exercise, or haven’t exercised in a while. This class is ideally suited for those who may find it difficult to get up and down from the floor, and/or have lower strength, balance and fitness levels.Beating Diabetes
Beginner to intermediate level functional fitness class for adults with pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes. As well as helping you get fitter and healthier, Beating Diabetes classes also include support and information around wider lifestyle changes to help better manage diabetes and prevent diabetes complications.Exercise workshops
Did you know that HLF runs a range of workshops for anyone interested in wanting to get more practical help, information and resources around exercising safely and effectively. Whether you already use a gym, attend an exercise class or just want to workout from home, our workshops aim to cover some of the key concepts around physical activity and exercise to help you reach your fitness and weight loss goals, or to help manage a long term condition like type 2 diabetes.The workshops can also help you have a greater understanding of how to use exercise equipment, or improve aspects of functional fitness such as strength, flexibility, power and balance.
Helping you reach your goals, one step at a time
Find out more about our services
Over 50s Health & Fitness
Weight Management
Pre & Type 2 Diabetes
“Take care of your body, it’s the only place you have to live.” Jim Rohn
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Forever Fit classes
- Mondays, 10:00 to 10:45 at Elmscroft Community Centre, Coronation Grove, Gloucester, GL2 0SS
(mix of standing & seated activities) - Mondays, 11:15 to 12:00 at Elmscroft Community Centre, Coronation Grove, Gloucester, GL2 0SS
(mostly seated activities) - Mondays, 14:30 to 15:30 at Abbeydale Community Centre, Glevum Way, Gloucester, GL4 4B GL2 0SS
(mix of standing & seated activities)
Senior Strong classes
- Mondays, 13:15 – 14:15 at Abbeydale Community Centre, Glevum Way, Gloucester, GL4 4BL
- Tuesdays, 13:30 – 14:30 at The Gambier Parry Hall, Highnam Community Centre, Highnam, Gloucester, GL2 8DG
- Mondays, 10:00 to 10:45 at Elmscroft Community Centre, Coronation Grove, Gloucester, GL2 0SS
Click on image below to download the informational leaflet about our Forever Fit & Senior Strong classes.
Forever Fit & Senior Strong
information leaflet
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‘Forever Fit’ & ‘Senior Strong’ functional strength, balance and fitness classes for over 50s
HLF has a range of fitness, strength & balance classes designed specifically for older adults, our classes are welcoming and aim to put the fun and enjoyment back into getting fitter while working in a safe and social environment.
The classes are suitable for people with stable long term health conditions such as asthma, arthritis, osteoarthritis, as well as bone conditions such as osteopenia.
They are great to help you improve your fitness, strength, agility, balance and mobility, as well being being a good opportunity for socialising and meeting new friends.
Depending on your current ability and Functional Fitness Levels, HLF has two different types of classes called ‘Senior Strong‘ and ‘Forever Fit‘.
Forever Fit – functional fitness class for low to moderate fitness & ability levels
This class is aimed for those who may be new to exercise, find it difficult to get up and down from the floor, and have low to moderate strength, balance and fitness levels. Depending on group ability, this class will have a mix of standing & seated activities or mostly seated exercises.
Senior Strong – functional fitness class for moderate to higher fitness & ability levels
This class is aimed for those who are already fairly active, have average to good strength, balance and fitness levels. You should also be able to get up and down from the floor without difficulty and/or impacting any medical conditions you have.
If you have any questions about the classes or which one would be most suitable for you, please call us for a friendly chat on 07306 334222 or email ian@healthlifefitness.org
Alternatively, you can also go to the HLF ‘contact page‘ and leave us a message there.
Forever Fit & Senior Strong FAQs
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The first class is free, so you can always give it a go and see if it’s right for you.
Each class costs £5 per session and typically lasts about 50 – 60 minutes.
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Please wear trainers or enclosed shoes and comfortable clothing that you can move freely in.
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For most people, this shouldn’t be a problem.
Before starting on any exercise class, we ask people to complete an assessment form to check that they don’t have any issues that could be made worse by exercising.
If there are any issues, we’ll aim to support you to be able take part in the exercise class. This may mean checking with a GP or clinician that you are ok to exercise.
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Everyone starts from somewhere. Our exercise classes are designed specifically to help each individual improve their fitness and reach their goals. Whether you’re a beginner or already doing some exercise, we feel you will benefit from our exercise classes.
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We recommend that you bring a water bottle to all of our classes. You may also bring a small towel with you if needed.
If you have a stable medical condition and need to take medication with you when exercising, please bring this with you. For example. your inhalers if asthmatic or glucose tablets / sugary sweets with you if you have type 2 diabetes.
‘Body Shape’ weight management & fitness programmes
(Coming soon – contact us for more information)
Thinking of losing some weight and need a bit of help? Our Body Shape weight management programmes may be for you.
Unfortunately, most people who lose weight will usually put it back on within a year or two. Some of the main reasons for this are that they:
- Feel they don’t have enough knowledge, motivation and confidence about making long term lifestyle changes to keep the weight off.
- May not have control of issues such as stress, anxiety and other things that can cause them to make bad diet and lifestyle choices leading to weight regain.
- Make unrealistic, unsustainable (and sometimes unhealthy) lifestyle changes to lose weight that can’t be maintained over a long time.
To lose weight and keep it off, most of us need to make ‘realistic and sustainable’ long term lifestyle changes.
This includes things such as having a better mindset and replacing those ‘bad choices and habits’ with ones that help you lose weight and keep it off in healthy way.
To help you create new habits and stick to these lifestyle changes, our weight management programmes help provide you with the support, knowledge and skill’s to allow you to take back control, lose body fat, change your body shape (tone up), be fitter and maintain a healthy body weight.
We do this by focusing on key areas such as:
- Goal setting, helping you identify and achieve your goals around your weight, body shape, diet and fitness
- Giving you knowledge around key aspects of weight loss such as nutrition, physical activity, alcohol and portion sizes
- Developing a better mindset to help you overcome barriers and deal with setbacks
- Delivering fitness sessions to help you tone up, get fitter as well as burning off the calories
If you have any questions about the Body Shape programme or are interested in attending, please call us for a friendly chat on 07306 334222 or email ian@healthlifefitness.org
Alternatively, you can also go to the HLF ‘contact page‘ and leave us a message there.
'Body Shape' weight management programme FAQs
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There are a lot of weight loss services, diets and programmes out there. What works for someone may not work for someone else.
However, if you answer yes to any of the questions below, or tried the same thing over and over with short term results, it may be a good idea to contact us to see if we can help you.
Ask yourself, have you ever:
– Felt that your weight an issue for you?
– Tried different diets with little or no long term success?
– Wanted or been told to lose some weight to improve your health?
– Wanted to get fitter or joined a gym but are not quite sure what you should be doing?
– Felt stuck and unable to lose those extra few pounds?
– Wondered why a diet that works for someone else doesn’t seem to work as well for you?
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The programme typically runs for 12 weeks with each session lasting between 60 – 75 minutes.
One of the main aims of the programme is that when completed, you have the knowledge, skills and mindset to stay on track, and have more control over the lifestyle choices that can affect your weight and fitness.
Each of the weekly sessions usually incorporates the following components within them:
- A behavioural change / mindset element designed to help you stay on track, overcome setbacks and be able to sustain any lifestyle changes made long term.
- A physical activity / fitness session designed to burn calories, change body shape and improve health related fitness components such as muscular strength, cardiovascular fitness, flexibility and muscular endurance.
- A themed informational component on relevant health topics such as how to lose weight, alcohol, carbohydrates, fat, protein, smoking, stress, portion sizes, meal planning, healthy eating, physical activity, exercise types, and how to maintain a healthy body weight.
There is also one to one contact points to see how you are getting on, as well as instructor and group support via telephone, email and a private whatsapp group.
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As the programme aims to cover a wide range of themes and topics to help you achieve your weight management goals, it is recommended that you attend as many sessions as possible.
This is especially true during the first few weeks as this is when you’ll be setting you’re goals and strategies to achieve them over the following months.
However, we realise that things can crop up like illness, work and family commitments. We ask that you let us know as soon as possible that you are not able to attend. This allows us to update you about any sessions you miss and let you have any relevant information from it.
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Costs start from £4.50 per session.
£6 if paying weekly, £30 if paying for 6 weeks or £54 if paying for 12 weeks upfront.
If you would like more information on Body Shape, or any of our other classes, please contact us to arrange a chat and see how we can help you.
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The groups usually have a maximum number of about 15 people. This allows us to provide a more personalised service, cover more topics in depth and have better instructor and group support.
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As there may be some physical activity in the sessions, we recommend that you wear comfortable clothing that you can move in and bring a water bottle with you.
If you have a stable medical condition and need to take medication with you if exercising, please bring this with you. For example. your inhalers if asthmatic.
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Coming soon
We are currently working on completing the Body Shape programme.
If you would like to register your interest in attending the programme, please contact us.
Click on image below to download the informational leaflet about our Body Shape programme.
Body Shape
information leaflet
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Beating Diabetes classes
- Thursdays, 19:30 to 20:30 at Abbeydale Community Centre, Glevum Way, Gloucester, GL4 4BL
Click on image below to download the informational leaflet about our Beating Diabetes classes.
Beating Diabetes
information leaflet
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‘Beating Diabetes’ health & fitness classes for pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes
‘Beating Diabetes’ is a health & fitness lifestyle programme for people with pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes involving exercise, education and support to help them better manage their condition whilst improving their health and fitness.
We understand that it can be difficult to find the motivation to be active and exercise or where to begin (especially if you’re new to exercise).
You may also be feeling tired or anxious about how your body will cope and how exercise can affect your diabetes.
Beating Diabetes classes are run by a diabetes qualified fitness instructor, and allow you to connect with others having a similar experience while getting fitter and healthier in a fun and supportive environment.
The programme may also give you the chance to:
- Make new friends while improving your health & fitness
- Gain knowledge and information around exercise and lifestyle
- Be better able to manage your diabetes
- Improve your quality of life and be able to do the things you enjoy
If you have any questions about the Beating Diabetes programme or are interested in attending, please call us for a friendly chat on 07306 334222 or email ian@healthlifefitness.org
Alternatively, you can also go to the HLF ‘contact page‘ and leave us a message there.
'Beating Diabetes' lifestyle & fitness classes FAQs
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There are many benefits of being active and exercising when you have pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes. These include:
- Helping you lose weight if needed and keep the weight off once you’ve lost it
- Increasing insulin sensitivity to help the body use insulin better
- Helping you manage your blood pressure and reduce risks of diabetes complications
- Helping to improve cholesterol which can reduce risks such as getting heart disease
- Giving you more energy and helping you sleep
- Reducing stress levels and improving low mood.
- Improving HbA1c levels for people with pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes
- Improving flexibility, strength, endurance and cardiovascular fitness
You can get even more benefits by making other lifestyle choices such as making healthier food choices, getting enough sleep and not smoking.
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Each class costs £5 per session and typically lasts for about an hour.
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You probably don’t need to if you are already exercising and making lifestyle changes to manage or improve your diabetes.
However, if not the exercise group allows you to connect with others having a similar experience while getting fitter and healthier in a fun and supportive environment.
Additionally, the classes are run by a diabetes qualified fitness instructor so you can be sure you’re doing the exercises correctly. The programme may also give you the chance to:
- Make new friends
- Gain knowledge and information around exercise
- Feel more supported and less alone
- Be better able to manage your diabetes
- Experience lower levels of stress and depression
- Have a better quality of life due to friendships made and support received
Even if you don’t join the programme, remember that exercise is one of the most effective ways to manage your diabetes. Your body uses glucose as a source of energy so the more physically active you are, the more energy you burn.
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Beating Diabetes current class information:
Venue: Abbeydale Community Centre, Glevum Way, Gloucester, GL4 4BL
Day and time: Thursday’s from 19:30 – 20:30
Cost: £5 per session (first session is free)
We are hoping to add additional Beating Diabetes classes in the near future. Contact us for more information or to discuss setting up a class.
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We recommend that you bring a water bottle to all of our classes. You may also bring a small towel with you if needed.
If you have a stable medical condition and need to take medication with you when exercising, please bring this with you. For example. your inhalers if asthmatic.
Diabetes specific information
If you are feeling unwell or have ketones present in your blood or urine, don’t take part in strenuous physical activity.
Additionally, if you’ve had a severe hypo in the last 24 hours, do not do any physical activity. If you’ve had a hypo in the last 24 hours, your risk of having a hypo will be higher so it’s important to be careful when exercising.
It can also be a good idea to do a safety check before hand. An example of this would be:
- Having medication or glucose tablets / sugary sweets with you if needed in case of things like a hypo.
- Making sure your GP is ok for you to start exercising.
- Checking your feet – as well as choosing appropriate footwear, it is a good idea to wear enclosed shoes and to check your feet before and after exercise for any changes or concerns.
- If you wear medical alert identification, such as a bracelet or chain, ensure you have this with you.
- Drink plenty of water before, during and after exercising to avoid dehydration.
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For most people, this shouldn’t be a problem.
Before starting on any exercise class, we ask people to complete an assessment form to check that they don’t have any issues that could be made worse by exercising.
If there are any issues, we’ll aim to support you to be able take part in the exercise class. This may mean checking with a GP or clinician that you are ok to exercise.
Personal Training & Small Group Training
When it comes to losing weight, getting stronger or achieving your health and fitness goals, having a personal trainer or small group training can make a big difference.
A good personal trainer can provide guidance, motivation, and expertise to help you make progress and see results.
Personal training and/or small group training can often help you achieve your goals more quickly, or get you back on track if your struggling too make lifestyle changes. Personal training and/or small group training may be for you if you’re:
– Not seeing the results you wanted (e.g. weight loss)
– Needing someone to challenge & motivate you
– Wanting accountability and/or support when working out
– Needing some extra help with an injury, illness or long term condition
– Wanting to enhance what you’re already doing to help you achieve your goals quickly
– Making sure the exercises you are doing are the most effective to help you achieve your goals
– Making sure you are doing exercises correctly and safely
– Helping you set realistic goals or modifying exercise to fit your current ability, lifestyle and time constraints
If you have any questions about Personal Training or Small Group Training, please go to the HLF ‘contact page‘. Alternatively, you can call on 07306 334222 or email ian@healthlifefitness.org
Personal training & small group training FAQs
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Personal Training
Personal Training (PT) can be ideal as you will get individual support which is tailored to you reaching your specific goals. This could be for things such as weight loss or improved overall fitness.
Any programmes and workouts are usually based on your abilities, lifestyle demands (e.g. limited time in week), as well as making you get the most of your workout time. You will have 100% attention from your trainer and may see benefits sooner as your program is designed for YOU.
Having a PT can also challenge you to be better, keep you accountable and help you break through your plateaus.
Small Group Training
Small group training typically involves a trainer working with a group of up to four people. The people in this group may often have similar goals and aim such as wanting to lose weight and tone up). Having a smaller group ensures the trainer can give proper attention to each participant’s needs.
When you belong to a small exercise group, it can connect you with others who share similar traits and goals, making it easier to establish workout relationships and friendships to keep you motivated.
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A Personal Training (PT) session typically lasts for 60 minutes, but can be changed depending on your needs.
Our pricing options vary depending on location, training frequency, and duration of commitment. It is best to give us a call or email us for more accurate pricing information.
Typically, costs for a PT session in the Gloucester or Cheltenham area are around £30 per hour, but this rate is reduced if buying a block of 4 PT sessions.
For example, if you buy a block or 4 PT sessions, you’ll get 5th one free (bringing the average cost over 5 sessions to £24).
We also don’t do long term contracts and clients can pay as they go per month.
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Like Personal Training, a Small Group Training session typically lasts for 60 minutes, but can be changed depending on the needs of the group.
Costs for Small Group Training usually vary according to the number of people in the group. Typically for a 60 minute session this would be:
Two people – £20 each
Three people – £15 each
Four people – £10 each
‘Body Fit’ exercise and functional fitness classes
HLF runs a variety of exercise classes to help you lose weight, get toned up, improve your fitness levels, get more flexible, or just get back into getting active.
The take place in a fun, supportive environment where you can get real results and build confidence.
Our classes aim to cater for a diverse range of exercise needs and abilities while helping you to stay committed and form friendships while improving your health and fitness.
Current class timetable (Day, Time & Venue)
- Wednesdays, 18:30 – 19:30 at The Cricket Pavilion, Upton St Leonards, Gloucester, GL4 8AD
See the ‘Upcoming events‘ tab for more information about upcoming classes and events, or feel free to contact us to see how we can help you.
'Body Fit' exercise & fitness classes FAQs
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The exercise classes typically run in 8 week blocks with 2 weeks break in between before restarting.
Each class costs £5 per session and typically lasts about 60 minutes.
If you pay for 7 classes upfront, your 8th class is free!
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Please wear trainers or enclosed shoes and comfortable clothing that you can move freely in.
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Yes, it shouldn’t be an issue as our classes are created for everyone at all ability levels. The instructor will show modifications throughout the class. However, if you have any questions regarding a class, feel free to talk to the instructor before or after the class or contact us via the ‘contact page‘.
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For most people, this shouldn’t be a problem.
Before starting on any exercise class, we ask people to complete an assessment form to check that they don’t have any issues that could be made worse by exercising.
If there are any issues, we’ll aim to support you to be able take part in the exercise class. This may mean checking with a GP or clinician that you are ok to exercise.
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We recommend that you bring a water bottle to all of our classes. You may also bring a small towel with you if needed.
If you have a stable medical condition and need to take medication with you when exercising, please bring this with you. For example. your inhalers if asthmatic or glucose tablets / sugary sweets with you if you have type 2 diabetes.
Health Life Fitness current classes and events
Click on the plus icon below to find out more information about where and when our classes and events are running.
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This class is aimed for those who may be new to exercise, find it difficult to get up and down from the floor, and have low to moderate strength, balance and fitness levels.
– Mondays, 14:30 – 15:30 at Abbeydale Community Centre, Gloucester. Cost £5 per class.
– Fridays, 10:00 – 11:00 at the Pavillion, Upton St Leonards, Gloucester. Cost £5 per class.
Monday classes restart from 25th March and new Friday classes start from 5th April
To find out more information or see how we can help you, please call 07306 334222 or email ian@healthlifefitness.org
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This class is aimed for those who are already fairly active, have average to good strength, balance and fitness levels. You should also be able to get up and down from the floor without difficulty and/or impacting any medical conditions you have.
– Mondays, 13:15 – 14:15 at Abbeydale Community Centre, Gloucester. Cost £5 per class.
To find out more information or see how we can help you, please call 07306 334222 or email ian@healthlifefitness.org
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Starting in April
A combined 12 week weight management and exercise programme designed to help you create new habits, make lifestyle changes and provide you with the support, knowledge and skill’s to allow you to take back control, lose body fat, change your body shape, be fitter and maintain a healthy body weight.
To find out more information or see how we can help you, please call 07306 334222 or email ian@healthlifefitness.org
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Functional fitness classes for adults aim to help you be stronger, lose weight, get toned up and improve your health and wellbeing.
To find out more information or see how we can help you, please call 07306 334222 or email ian@healthlifefitness.org
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Monday 18th March from 18:00 – 19:00 at Quedgeley Medical Centre Gloucester. ‘Living Well’ free lifestyle information talk on weight management & physical activity
Please note that this event has limited spaces and is only open to patients registered at Hadwen and Quedgeley surgeries in Gloucester.
‘Body Fit’
Exercise and fitness classes for adults
‘Forever Fit & Senior Strong’
Functional fitness classes for over 60s
‘Beating Diabetes’
Exercise classes for pre & type 2 diabetes
‘Body Shape’
Weight management & exercise programmes
Health, Fitness & Lifestyle informational talks
Overview of our services and programmes
HLF has a range of services and programmes that aim to help give you the additional motivation, confidence, knowledge, skills, techniques and ideas to help make more informed lifestyle choices around reaching your goals such as:
- Losing weight
- Improving fitness
- Having a better quality of life
- Having better strength, mobility and balance
- Remaining independent in older age while being able to do the things they enjoy
- Managing or improving long term conditions such as pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes
Our informational talks and workshops aim to give you accurate and unbiased information to help improve your knowledge on a range of key lifestyle health topics such as weight management, ageing well, goal setting, mindset, exercise and nutrition.
More information on these can be found by clicking on the images or going to the ‘Our programmes’ page.
Alternatively, you can contact us via our ‘Contact page’ to see how we can help you.
Overview of our services and programmes
HLF has a range of services and programmes that aim to help give you the additional motivation, confidence, knowledge, skills, techniques and ideas to help make more informed lifestyle choices around reaching your goals such as:
- Losing weight
- Improving fitness
- Having a better quality of life
- Having better strength, mobility and balance
- Remaining independent in older age while being able to do the things they enjoy
- Managing or improving long term conditions such as pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes
The services and programmes can also be combined.
For example, if losing weight is one of your main goals, combining personal training alongside our weight management programme can help you maximise your results, and achieve your weight loss and fitness goals more quickly.
Our informational talks and workshops aim to give you accurate and unbiased information to help improve your knowledge on a range of key lifestyle health topics such as weight management, ageing well, goal setting, mindset, exercise and nutrition.
More information on these can be found by clicking on the images or going to the ‘Our programmes’ page.
Alternatively, you can contact us via our ‘Contact page’ to see how we can help you.
Health Life Fitness FAQs
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Exercise classes
Senior Strong, Forever Fit & Body Fit classes run in an 8 week block. Class cost is £5 per session, but if you pay for 7 classes upfront, your 8th class is free.
Beating Diabetes classes also run in an 8 week block. Class cost is £5 per session, but if you pay for 7 classes upfront, your 8th class is free.
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Weight management Programme
The programme costs £72 for the entire programme (12 weeks) which can be paid up front or in two instalments of £36 at week 1 and week 7.
This works out at £6 per session and also includes the weekly exercise class.
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Lifestyle Informational Seminars
No cost, all of our informational talks and seminars are free for people to attend.
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To book on a class or programme, simply follow the steps below.
Contact us
Please give us a call or fill out our contact form with information on which services you would be interested in.Let’s chat
We’ll arrange a convenient time to give you a call and discuss the goals you want to achieve, provide more information and agree on which classes or programmes are right for you.Turn up for your class or programme
Simply turn up for your class or programme and start making the changes to achieve your goals, get fitter, healthier and begin the “new you”! -
For the general exercise classes and the senior exercise classes this shouldn’t be a problem.
Before starting any exercise, we ask people to complete an assessment form to check that they don’t have any issues that could be made worse by exercising.
If you have any issues, we’ll aim to support you to be able take part in the exercise class. However, if you have any unstable conditions or issues that could be made worse by exercise, then you may need you check with your GP or clinician before starting to exercise.
For the Beating Diabetes and Weight Management Programme, it’s best to check beforehand as we aim to keep numbers relatively low to offer a more interactive environment to help people reach their goals.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact us by calling, email or completing our the form on our contact page.
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This is still being finalised as we are still securing venues. However the overview for January to March 2024 is as follows (please note, days and times to be confirmed).
Functional fitness classes for seniors – Starting Monday 15th January at Abbeydale Community Centre in Gloucester and running weekly.
- 13:15 – 14:15. Functional fitness class for those with limited strength, balance and mobility.
- 14:30 – 15:30. Functional fitness class for those who already have a good level of fitness and strength but would like more of challenging workout.
Exercise & fitness classes – Starting Thursday 18th January at Abbeydale Community Centre in Gloucester and running weekly.
- 18:00 – 19:00. Fitness class covering a wide range of exercises to improve strength, endurance, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness.
Weight management programme – Starting week commencing 29th January, a 12 week weight loss & exercise programme to help people lose weight, keep it off, create new habits and stick to these lifestyle changes.
The programme is designed to help provide you with the support, knowledge and skill’s to allow you to take back more control, lose body fat, change your body shape, be fitter and maintain a healthy body weight. Venue anticipated to be at Abbeydale Community Centre in Gloucester.
Beating Diabetes – Beating Diabetes is a bespoke exercise programme starting week commencing 12th February. The programme last for 8-weeks and is aimed at people with pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes.
The programme involves exercise, education and support to help people better manage their condition and improve their general health and fitness. Venue anticipated to be at Abbeydale Community Centre in Gloucester.
Lifestyle informational seminars – Abbeydale Community Centre in Gloucester
- Saturday 13th January, 14:00 – 15:00. Talk on weight management and physical activity at Womens Health Event run by Hadwen Health surgery.
- Saturday 10th February, Time TBC. Lifestyle related talk at Men’s Health Event run by Hadwen Health surgery (TBC).
A printable PDF copy of the timetable will be available for download early January 2024.
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At present we are only working in the Gloucester and Cheltenham area.
However, we hope to expand to other areas of Gloucestershire in the near future and are always happy to discuss how we may be able to work with you.
Please contact us to discuss how we can help you.
Your question not here?
Or go to our contact page (link HERE)
Why choose Health Life Fitness?
Are you looking to make lifestyle changes such as losing weight, being fitter, ageing well or managing your weight or diabetes ?
We can assist by making sure you have the right knowledge, skills and support to make the lasting and realistic changes to achieve your goals.
So, what will your next choices and actions be? Will you …
Do nothing and carry on with your current lifestyle.
- What would your life, health, fitness, diabetes or weight be like in 5 years if you DON’T make any changes?
Try the same things that you may have tried before.
- If things like dieting didn’t work for you long term in the past, what makes you think they would work now?
OR
Make some realistic and sustainable lifestyle changes to help you achieve your goals.
- What would your life, health, fitness, diabetes or weight be like in 5 years if you DO make positive changes?
If you are looking for somewhere that can help you make positive lifestyle changes in a fun, non-judgmental and friendly environment, then we think Health Life Fitness is for you.
We look forward to hearing from you soon.
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Putting the ‘fun’ back into functional fitness!
Health Life Fitness (HLF) is an educational, lifestyle and fitness organisation offering a range of services to help people improve their health and fitness, lose weight, manage their diabetes and stay strong and independent in older age.
Our services include:
- Functional strength, balance and fitness classes for over 50s
- Weight management lifestyle & fitness programme for adult men and women
- Lifestyle and fitness classes for adults with pre-diabetes & type 2 diabetes
- Personal training and lifestyle informational workshops
We aim to work in partnership with other health organisations such as GP surgeries and diabetic services to help you reach your health and fitness goals.
To find out more about us, what we do and why we do it, click on the ‘About Us‘ link.
To find out more details about our classes and programmes, choose from the options below.
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Health Life Fitness exercise classes aim to put the ‘fun’ back into functional fitness!
Whether it’s losing weight, managing your diabetes or staying strong and independent in older age, our classes can help you get fitter while reaching your goals.
The first session is free to try.
Forever Fit
Over 50s fitness, strength & balance classes (mix of seated and standing activities)
Monday
10:00 – 10:45
Elmscroft Community Centre, Coronation Grove, Gloucester, GL2 0SS
£4 per class
Forever Fit
Over 50s fitness, strength & balance classes (mainly seated activities)
Monday
11:15 - 12:00
Elmscroft Community Centre, Coronation Grove, Gloucester, GL2 0SS
£4 per class
Senior Strong
Over 50s fitness, strength & balance classes (mainly standing based activities)
Monday
13:15 – 14:15
Abbeydale Community Centre, Glevum Way, Gloucester, GL4 4BL
£5 per class
Forever Fit
Over 50s fitness, strength & balance classes (mix of seated and standing activities)
Monday
14:30 – 15:30
Abbeydale Community Centre, Glevum Way, Gloucester, GL4 4BL
£5 per class
'Starting 8th September'
Senior Strong
Over 50s fitness, strength & balance classes (mainly standing based activities)
Tuesday
11:30 – 12:30
Newent memorial Hall, Bury Bar Lane, Newent, GL18 1PT, England (contact us for more details)
£5 per class
Senior Strong
Over 50s fitness, strength & balance classes (mainly standing based activities)
Tuesday
13:30 – 14:30
The Gambier Parry Hall, Highnam Community Centre, Highnam, Gloucester, GL2 8DG
£5 per class
Beating Diabetes
Fitness classes for people with pre & type 2 diabetes
Thursday
19:30 – 20:30
Abbeydale Community Centre, Glevum Way, Gloucester, GL4 4BL
£5 per class
Resistance band workshop
How to use resistance bands safely & effectively to help you lose weight, tone up and improve fitness, strength & balance
Wednesay 9th September 10:45 to 12:15
(single event)
Abbeydale Community Centre, Glevum Way, Gloucester, GL4 4BL
£10
Weight management information session (TBC)
Find out more about how to safely and effectively lose weight and maintain a healthy weight
Wednesday 16th September 18:30 to 20:00
(single event)
Elmscroft Community Centre, Coronation Grove, Gloucester, GL2 0SS (contact us for more details)
£ free - limited numbers
Science Fiction social quiz night (TBC)
Is the force strong with you? Come and join us and meet fellow geeks for a fun filled quiz night covering sci fi from the 1950s, 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s
Wednedsay 29th September 19:30 to 21:00
(single event)
Elmscroft Community Centre, Coronation Grove, Gloucester, GL2 0SS (contact us for more details)
£ free - limited numbers
Description of classes
Senior Strong – Exercise classes that aim to put the ‘fun’ back into function fitness. Suitable for those who are already fairly active, have average to good strength, balance and fitness levels plus can get up and down from the floor without difficulty.
Forever Fit – Suitable for those who are new to exercise or haven’t exercised in a while, find it difficult to get up and down from the floor, and have low to moderate strength, balance and fitness levels
Beating Diabetes – people with pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes involving exercise, education and support to help them better manage their condition whilst improving their health and fitness.
Lifestyle & fitness support to help you…
Be fitter & healthier in older age
Help manage your diabetes
Lose weight & shape up
Health Life Fitness (HLF) is a combined educational, lifestyle and fitness organisation that helps people be fitter, lose weight, manage their diabetes and stay strong and independent in older age. Our services include:
- Functional strength, balance and fitness classes for over 50s
- Adult weight management lifestyle & fitness programme
- Lifestyle and fitness classes for adults with pre & type 2 diabetes
- Personal training and lifestyle informational workshops
We also aim to work in partnership with GP surgeries and diabetic services to help you improve your health and fitness as well as achieve your goals.
To find out more about each of our services and how they work, choose from the options below.
To find out more about us, what we do and why we do it, click on the ‘About Us‘ link.
“Take care of your body, it’s the only place you have to live.” Jim Rohn
Find out more about our services
Over 50s Health & Fitness
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HLF has a range of fitness, strength & balance classes designed specifically for older adults, our classes are welcoming and aim to put the fun and enjoyment back into getting fitter while working in a safe and social environment.
The classes cost £5 per session andare suitable for people with stable long term health conditions such as asthma, arthritis, osteoarthritis, as well as bone conditions such as osteopenia.
They are great to help you improve your fitness, strength, agility, balance and mobility, as well being being a good opportunity for socialising and meeting new friends.
Depending on your current ability and Functional Fitness Levels, HLF has two different types of classes called ‘Senior Strong‘ and ‘Forever Fit‘.
Forever Fit – functional fitness class for low to moderate fitness & ability levels
This class is aimed for those who may be new to exercise, find it difficult to get up and down from the floor, and have low to moderate strength, balance and fitness levels. Depending on group ability, this class will have a mix of standing & seated activities or mostly seated exercises.
Senior Strong – functional fitness class for moderate to higher fitness & ability levels
This class is aimed for those who are already fairly active, have average strength, balance and fitness levels. You should also be able to get up and down from the floor without too much difficulty and/or impacting any medical conditions you have.
If you have any questions about the classes or which one would be most suitable for you, please call us for a friendly chat on 07306 334222 or email ian@healthlifefitness.org
You can also go to the HLF ‘contact page‘ and leave us a message, or click on the image below to download the Forever Fit & Senior Strong information leaflet (opens in new window)
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Forever Fit classes
- Mondays, 10:00 to 10:45 at Elmscroft Community Centre, Coronation Grove, Gloucester, GL2 0SS
(mix of standing & seated activities) - Mondays, 11:15 to 12:00 at Elmscroft Community Centre, Coronation Grove, Gloucester, GL2 0SS
(mostly seated activities) - Mondays, 14:30 to 15:30 at Abbeydale Community Centre, Glevum Way, Gloucester, GL4 4B GL2 0SS
(mix of standing & seated activities)
Senior Strong classes
- Mondays, 13:15 – 14:15 at Abbeydale Community Centre, Glevum Way, Gloucester, GL4 4BL
- Tuesdays, 13:30 – 14:30 at The Gambier Parry Hall, Highnam Community Centre, Highnam, Gloucester, GL2 8DG
Coming soon (contact us for more details)
- Tuesdays, 11:30 – 12:30 at Newent Community Centre, Ross Road, Newent, GL18 1BD
- Mondays, 10:00 to 10:45 at Elmscroft Community Centre, Coronation Grove, Gloucester, GL2 0SS
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FAQs
How much is the class and how long does it last?
The first class if free, so you can always give it a go and see if it’s right for you.Each class costs £5 per session and typically lasts between 50 – 60 minutes.
What should I wear to the exercise class?
Please wear trainers or enclosed shoes and comfortable clothing that you can move freely in.What if I have a medical issue or a disability, can I still join a class?
For most people, this shouldn’t be a problem. Before starting on any exercise class, we ask people to complete an assessment form to check that they don’t have any issues that could be made worse by exercising.If there are any issues, we’ll aim to support you to be able take part in the exercise class. This may mean checking with a GP or clinician that you are ok to exercise.
What level of fitness do I need to join the class?
Everyone starts from somewhere. Our exercise classes are designed specifically to help each individual improve their fitness and reach their goals. Whether you’re a beginner or already doing some exercise, we feel you will benefit from our exercise classes.Do I need to bring anything with me to the class?
We recommend that you bring a water bottle to all of our classes. You may also bring a small towel with you if needed.If you have a stable medical condition and need to take medication with you when exercising, please bring this with you. For example. your inhalers if asthmatic or glucose tablets / sugary sweets with you if you have type 2 diabetes.
Weight Management
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(Coming soon – contact us for more information)
Thinking of losing some weight and need a bit of help?
Our Body Shape weight management programmes may be for you.
Unfortunately, most people who lose weight will usually put it back on within a year or two. Some of the main reasons for this are that they:
- Feel they don’t have enough knowledge, motivation and confidence about making long term lifestyle changes to keep the weight off.
- May not have control of issues such as stress, anxiety and other things that can cause them to make bad diet and lifestyle choices leading to weight regain.
- Make unrealistic, unsustainable (and sometimes unhealthy) lifestyle changes to lose weight that can’t be maintained over a long time.
To lose weight and keep it off, most of us need to make ‘realistic and sustainable’ long term lifestyle changes.
This includes things such as having a better mindset and replacing those ‘bad choices and habits’ with ones that help you lose weight and keep it off in healthy way.
To help you create new habits and stick to these lifestyle changes, our weight management programmes help provide you with the support, knowledge and skill’s to allow you to take back control, lose body fat, change your body shape (tone up), be fitter and maintain a healthy body weight.
We do this by focusing on key areas such as:
- Goal setting, helping you identify and achieve your goals around your weight, body shape, diet and fitness
- Giving you knowledge around key aspects of weight loss such as nutrition, physical activity, alcohol and portion sizes
- Developing a better mindset to help you overcome barriers and deal with setbacks
- Delivering fitness sessions to help you tone up, get fitter as well as burning off the calories
If you have any questions about the Body Shape programme or are interested in attending, please call us for a friendly chat on 07306 334222 or email ian@healthlifefitness.org
You can also go to the HLF ‘contact page‘ and leave us a message, or click on the image below to download the Body Shape information leaflet (opens in new window)
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Coming soon
We are currently working on completing the Body Shape programme.
If you would like to register your interest in attending the programme, please contact us.
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FAQs
How do I know if the weight management programme is for me?
There are a lot of weight loss services, diets and programmes out there. What works for someone may not work for someone else.However, if you answer yes to any of the questions below, or tried the same thing over and over with short term results, it may be a good idea to contact us to see if we can help you.
Ask yourself, have you ever:
– Felt that your weight an issue for you?
– Tried different diets with little or no long term success?
– Wanted or been told to lose some weight to improve your health?
– Wanted to get fitter or joined a gym but are not quite sure what you should be doing?
– Wondered why a diet that works for someone else doesn’t seem to work as well for you?
– Wanted to change your body shape?How does the weight management programme work?
The programme typically runs for 12 weeks with each session lasting between 60 – 75 minutes.One of the main aims of the programme is that when completed, you have the knowledge, skills and mindset to stay on track, and have more control over the lifestyle choices that can affect your weight and fitness.
Each of the weekly sessions usually incorporates the following components within them:
- A behavioural change / mindset element designed to help you stay on track, overcome setbacks and be able to sustain any lifestyle changes made long term.
- A physical activity / fitness session designed to burn calories, change body shape and improve health related fitness components such as muscular strength, cardiovascular fitness, flexibility and muscular endurance.
- A themed informational component on relevant health topics such as how to lose weight, alcohol, carbohydrates, fat, protein, smoking, stress, portion sizes, meal planning, healthy eating, physical activity, exercise types, and how to maintain a healthy body weight.
There are also one to one contact points to see how you are getting on, as well as instructor and group support via telephone, email and a private whatsapp group.
When is the next programme starting?
We are currently working on completing the Body Shape programme, but hope to start within the next few weeks.One of the reasons for this is that we want to make the programme as comprehensive as possible for people wanting to lose weight, keep it off and make healthier lifestyle changes to be able to get the most from it. This includes elements around things such as weight management, dealing with set backs, healthy eating and ongoing support.
If you would like to register your interest in attending the programme, please contact us.
Do I need to attend all of the sessions?
As the programme aims to cover a wide range of themes and topics to help you achieve your weight management goals, it is recommended that you attend as many sessions as possible.This is especially true during the first few weeks as this is when you’ll be setting you’re goals and strategies to achieve them over the following months.
However, we realise that things can crop up like illness, work and family commitments. We ask that you let us know as soon as possible that you are not able to attend. This allows us to update you about any sessions you miss and let you have any relevant information from it.
How much does the programme cost?
Costs start from £4.50 per session, or £6 if paying weekly, £30 if paying for 6 weeks or £54 if paying for 12 weeks upfront.How big are the classes?
The groups usually have a maximum number of about 15 people. This allows us to provide a more personalised service, cover more topics in depth and have better instructor and group support.What do I need to bring with me to each session?
As there may be some physical activity in the sessions, we recommend that you wear comfortable clothing that you can move in and bring a water bottle with you.If you have a stable medical condition and need to take medication with you if exercising, please bring this with you. For example. your inhalers if asthmatic.
Pre-Diabetes & Type 2 Diabetes
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Beginner to intermediate level functional fitness class for adults with pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes.
As well as helping you get fitter and healthier, the Beating Diabetes classes also include support and information around wider lifestyle changes to help better manage diabetes and prevent diabetes complications.
We understand that it can be difficult to find the motivation to be active and exercise or where to begin (especially if you’re new to exercise).
You may also be feeling tired or anxious about how your body will cope and how exercise can affect your diabetes.
Beating Diabetes classes are run by a diabetes qualified fitness instructor, and allow you to connect with others having a similar experience while getting fitter and healthier in a fun and supportive environment.
The programme may also give you the chance to:
- Make new friends while improving your health & fitness
- Gain knowledge and information around exercise and lifestyle
- Be better able to manage your diabetes
- Improve your quality of life and be able to do the things you enjoy
If you have any questions about the Beating Diabetes programme or are interested in attending, please call us for a friendly chat on 07306 334222 or email ian@healthlifefitness.org
You can also go to the HLF ‘contact page‘ and leave us a message, or click on the image below to download the Beating Diabetes information leaflet (opens in new window)
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Beating Diabetes classes
- Thursday, 19:30 to 20:30 at Abbeydale Community Centre, Glevum Way, Gloucester, GL4 4BL
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FAQs
What are the benefits of exercising for diabetes?
There are many benefits of being active and exercising when you have pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes. These include:- Helping you lose weight if needed and keep the weight off once you’ve lost it
- Increasing insulin sensitivity to help the body use insulin better
- Helping you manage your blood pressure and reduce risks of diabetes complications
- Helping to improve cholesterol which can reduce risks such as getting heart disease
- Giving you more energy and helping you sleep
- Reducing stress levels and improving low mood.
- Improving HbA1c levels for people with pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes
- Improving flexibility, strength, endurance and cardiovascular fitness
You can get even more benefits by making other lifestyle choices such as making healthier food choices, getting enough sleep and not smoking.
How much does the Beating Diabetes programme cost?
Each class costs £5 per session and typically lasts for about an hour.Why should I join the diabetes programme?
You probably don’t need to if you are already exercising and making lifestyle changes to manage or improve your diabetes.However, if not the exercise group allows you to connect with others having a similar experience while getting fitter and healthier in a fun and supportive environment.
Additionally, the classes are run by a diabetes qualified fitness instructor so you can be sure you’re doing the exercises correctly. The programme may also give you the chance to:
- Make new friends
- Gain knowledge and information around exercise
- Feel more supported and less alone
- Be better able to manage your diabetes
- Experience lower levels of stress and depression
- Have a better quality of life due to friendships made and support received
Even if you don’t join the programme, remember that exercise is one of the most effective ways to manage your diabetes. Your body uses glucose as a source of energy so the more physically active you are, the more energy you burn.
What would I need to bring to the class?
We recommend that you bring a water bottle to all of our classes. You may also bring a small towel with you if needed.If you have a stable medical condition and need to take medication with you when exercising, please bring this with you. For example. your inhalers if asthmatic.
Diabetes specific information
If you are feeling unwell or have ketones present in your blood or urine, don’t take part in strenuous physical activity.
Additionally, if you’ve had a severe hypo in the last 24 hours, do not do any physical activity. If you’ve had a hypo in the last 24 hours, your risk of having a hypo will be higher so it’s important to be careful when exercising.
It can also be a good idea to do a safety check before hand. An example of this would be:
- Having medication or glucose tablets / sugary sweets with you if needed in case of things like a hypo.
- Making sure your GP is ok for you to start exercising.
- Checking your feet – as well as choosing appropriate footwear, it is a good idea to wear enclosed shoes and to check your feet before and after exercise for any changes or concerns.
- If you wear medical alert identification, such as a bracelet or chain, ensure you have this with you.
- Drink plenty of water before, during and after exercising to avoid dehydration.
What if I have another medical issue or a disability, can I still join the class?
For most people, this shouldn’t be a problem.Before starting on any exercise class, we ask people to complete an assessment form to check that they don’t have any issues that could be made worse by exercising.
If there are any issues, we’ll aim to support you to be able take part in the exercise class. This may mean checking with a GP or clinician that you are ok to exercise.
Overview of our services and programmes
Scroll down or swipe sideways on the images below to see our range of services.
Click on the image or the ‘find out more‘ button to get more details and FAQs
'Body Fit' exercise and fitness classes
Find out more'Forever Fit & Senior Strong' functional fitness classes for over 60s
Find out more'Beating Diabetes' exercise classes for pre & type 2 diabetes
Find out more'Body Shape' weight management & exercise programmes
Find out moreHealth, Fitness & Lifestyle informational talks
Find out moreExercise & fitness classes
Find out moreFunctional fitness classes for seniors
Find out moreExercise classes for pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes
Find out moreWeight management programmes
Find out morePersonal training & small group training
Find out moreLifestyle informational talks and seminars
Find out moreExercise & fitness classes
Our exercise classes help you get stronger, improve flexibility, lose weight, get toned up and improve your health and fitness levels.
We cater for all ability levels, so beginners or those who haven’t exercised in a while are welcome.
Functional fitness classes for seniors
Fun exercise classes aimed for older adults and those with conditions such as asthmas, arthritis, osteoarthritis, poor balance, mobility and osteopenia.
The classes help you work towards goals such as falls prevention, increasing fitness, strength, balance and mobility. They’re also a great opportunity for socialising and meeting new friends.
Exercise classes for pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes
‘Beating Diabetes’ is an 8-week programme for people with pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes involving exercise, education and support to help them manage their condition while improving their health and fitness.
Run by a diabetes qualified instructor, you can connect with others having a similar experience in a fun and supportive environment.
Weight management programmes
Our weight management programme helps provide you with the support, knowledge and skill’s to take back control, lose body fat, keep it off, change your body shape and improve your fitness and health.
One of the main aims of the programme is that when completed, you have more control over the lifestyle choices that can affect your weight and fitness.
Personal training & small group training
When it comes to losing weight, getting stronger or achieving other health and fitness goals, having a personal trainer or small group training can make a big difference.
It can provide the guidance, motivation, and expertise needed to help people to achieve their goals more quickly, or get them going in the right direction if they are not seeing any changes.
Lifestyle informational talks and seminars
Covering a wide range of topics, our informational seminars are FREE and cover themed key areas around health, fitness, ageing well, weight management, diabetes and making positive lifestyle changes.
Each informational seminar aims to give you accurate and unbiased information to you improve your knowledge and be able to make more informed lifestyle choices.
One of the main aims of our services is to help give you the motivation, confidence, knowledge, skills, techniques and ideas to make more informed lifestyle choices around reaching your goals such as:
- Losing weight
- Improving fitness
- Having a better quality of life
- Having better strength, mobility and balance
- Remaining independent in older age while being able to do the things they enjoy
- Managing or improving long term conditions such as pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes
If you would to find out more about our services, you can contact us via our ‘Contact page’ to see how we can help you.
Health Life Fitness FAQs
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Exercise classes
Senior Strong, Forever Fit & Body Fit classes run in an 8 week block. Class cost is £5 per session, but if you pay for 7 classes upfront, your 8th class is free.
Beating Diabetes classes also run in an 8 week block. Class cost is £5 per session, but if you pay for 7 classes upfront, your 8th class is free.
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Weight management Programme
The programme costs £72 for the entire programme (12 weeks) which can be paid up front or in two instalments of £36 at week 1 and week 7.
This works out at £6 per session and also includes the weekly exercise class.
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Lifestyle Informational Seminars
No cost, all of our informational talks and seminars are free for people to attend.
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To book on a class or programme, simply follow the steps below.
Contact us
Please give us a call or fill out our contact form with information on which services you would be interested in.Let’s chat
We’ll arrange a convenient time to give you a call and discuss the goals you want to achieve, provide more information and agree on which classes or programmes are right for you.Turn up for your class or programme
Simply turn up for your class or programme and start making the changes to achieve your goals, get fitter, healthier and begin the “new you”! -
For the general exercise classes and the senior exercise classes this shouldn’t be a problem.
Before starting any exercise, we ask people to complete an assessment form to check that they don’t have any issues that could be made worse by exercising.
If you have any issues, we’ll aim to support you to be able take part in the exercise class. However, if you have any unstable conditions or issues that could be made worse by exercise, then you may need you check with your GP or clinician before starting to exercise.
For the Beating Diabetes and Weight Management Programme, it’s best to check beforehand as we aim to keep numbers relatively low to offer a more interactive environment to help people reach their goals.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact us by calling, email or completing our the form on our contact page.
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This is still being finalised as we are still securing venues. However the overview for January to March 2024 is as follows (please note, days and times to be confirmed).
Functional fitness classes for seniors – Starting Monday 15th January at Abbeydale Community Centre in Gloucester and running weekly.
- 13:15 – 14:15. Functional fitness class for those with limited strength, balance and mobility.
- 14:30 – 15:30. Functional fitness class for those who already have a good level of fitness and strength but would like more of challenging workout.
Exercise & fitness classes – Starting Thursday 18th January at Abbeydale Community Centre in Gloucester and running weekly.
- 18:00 – 19:00. Fitness class covering a wide range of exercises to improve strength, endurance, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness.
Weight management programme – Starting week commencing 29th January, a 12 week weight loss & exercise programme to help people lose weight, keep it off, create new habits and stick to these lifestyle changes.
The programme is designed to help provide you with the support, knowledge and skill’s to allow you to take back more control, lose body fat, change your body shape, be fitter and maintain a healthy body weight. Venue anticipated to be at Abbeydale Community Centre in Gloucester.
Beating Diabetes – Beating Diabetes is a bespoke exercise programme starting week commencing 12th February. The programme last for 8-weeks and is aimed at people with pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes.
The programme involves exercise, education and support to help people better manage their condition and improve their general health and fitness. Venue anticipated to be at Abbeydale Community Centre in Gloucester.
Lifestyle informational seminars – Abbeydale Community Centre in Gloucester
- Saturday 13th January, 14:00 – 15:00. Talk on weight management and physical activity at Womens Health Event run by Hadwen Health surgery.
- Saturday 10th February, Time TBC. Lifestyle related talk at Men’s Health Event run by Hadwen Health surgery (TBC).
A printable PDF copy of the timetable will be available for download early January 2024.
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At present we are only working in the Gloucester and Cheltenham area.
However, we hope to expand to other areas of Gloucestershire in the near future and are always happy to discuss how we may be able to work with you.
Please contact us to discuss how we can help you.
Your question not here?
Or go to our contact page
Why choose Health Life Fitness?
Are you looking to make lifestyle changes such as being fitter, ageing well or managing your weight or diabetes ?
We can assist by making sure you have the right knowledge, skills and support to make the lasting and realistic changes to achieve your goals.
So, what will your next choices and actions be? Will you …
Do nothing and carry on with your current lifestyle.
- What would your life, health, fitness, diabetes or weight be like in 5 years if you DON’T make any changes?
Try the same things that you may have tried before.
- If things like dieting didn’t work for you long term in the past, what makes you think they would work now?
OR
Make some realistic and sustainable lifestyle changes to help you achieve your goals.
- What would your life, health, fitness, diabetes or weight be like in 5 years if you DO make positive changes?
If you are looking for somewhere that can help you make positive lifestyle changes in a fun, non-judgmental and friendly environment, then we think Health Life Fitness is for you.
We look forward to hearing from you soon.