Active Lifestyles Aberdeen

Low-intensity exercise with the aim of making the activities of daily living more manageable. The sessions are often based on or behind a chair and focus on improving strength, balance and walking.

Social Walking Groups

Walk Aberdeen Social Walking Groups     

Short, sociable and community-based walks, lasting up to an hour with opportunities suitable for everyone.  Walks are free and are led by trained volunteer walk leaders and finish with a cup of tea and chat for which there is a small charge.

Group Exercise

Active Lifestyles Exercise After Stroke (R)

A specialist referral course designed to help Stoke survivors be active. The aim is to improve strength, balance and general fitness in a supportive environment.

Active Lifestyles First Steps

A class designed for people who are inactive and want to begin chair based exercise in a safe supportive environment.

Active Lifestyles Seated Exercise (Level 1)

An exercise class aimed at improving strength, balance and general fitness to help make the activities of daily living more manageable. The exercises can be done seated or standing.

Active Lifestyles Stable and Able (R)

A specialist referral course designed to improve participant’s strength and balance to reduce the risk of a fall and increase confidence and independence.

Level 2 Classes – Classes designed to improve strength, balance, coordination and conditioning. These classes are more dynamic but still have balance support options if required.

Group Exercise

Active Lifestyles ESCAPE-Pain (R)

A specialist referral course to help people living with chronic knee and or hip pain due to Osteoarthritis, learn how to better manage the condition and be active.

Active Lifestyles Gentle Movement

A class which includes a range of Tai Chi and Qigong movements done with a focus on breathing, making it excellent for mobility and relaxation.

Active Lifestyles Line Dancing   

A choreographed dance class teaching line dancing routines to great music.

Active Lifestyles MS Technogym (R)

A course running in partnership with the MS Society and NHS Grampian to help people living with Multiple Sclerosis be active using the Technogym Easy Line Equipment, making it very low impact.

Active Lifestyles Movement Maintenance

A chair-based class which includes a variety of strength and balance exercises to help maintain normal movement.

Active Lifestyles Move More (R)

A class running in partnership with Maggies, designed to support people living with a cancer diagnosis or people who have had cancer previously. The aim is to improve/maintain strength, balance and general fitness, all exercises can be tailored to the individual.

Active Lifestyles Parkinson’s Exercise (R)

A class for people living with a new Parkinson’s diagnosis who may have mild/controlled symptoms and those living in the maintenance phase who may be experiencing a gradual progression of symptoms. The class includes exercises for strength, balance, coordination and general fitness.

Active Lifestyles Pilates

A low impact class focussing on flexibility and strength with an emphasis on postural alignment, core strength and balance.  This is a floor-based class.

Active Lifestyles Pulmonary Rehabilitation (R)

A specially designed programme running in partnership with NHS Grampian to support people with chronic respiratory conditions to be active and live well.

Active Lifestyles Retro Rhythms       

An upbeat, low impact exercise to music class giving a great full-body workout.

Active Lifestyles Seated Exercise (Level 2) 

A class based on and around the chair using light weights and resistance bands. The class includes more exercises and is at a higher pace compared to Seated Exercise (Level 1).

Active Lifestyles Stay Fit

A low impact class perfect for aerobic conditioning

Active Lifestyles Steady Steps        

A class aimed at improving balance, coordination, strength & cardiovascular fitness, all in 60 minutes.

Active Lifestyles Technogym      

A class to improve strength and general fitness using Technogym Easy Line equipment which uses air resistance rather than weighted, allowing smoother less impactful movement.

Active Lifestyles Zumba Gold

A low impact, high fun and easy to follow Zumba choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination.

Active Lifestyles Zumba Toning 

Low impact and lots of fun, this easy-to-follow Zumba Choreography puts some extra emphasis on toning and sculpting to define those muscles.

Swimming Pool

Active Lifestyles Swimming 

A quiet and calm public swimming session suitable for all adults.

Aqua Zumba

Make a splash with this low-impact, high-fun exercise class in the water with less stress on your joints this class offers all the fun of Zumba.

Level 3 Classes – Full-body workouts with the aim of improving strength and conditioning. Great for people progressing through the Active Lifestyles pathway or for people with good general fitness, and who are keen to start structured exercise.

Group Exercise

Active Lifestyles Live Well Circuit

A class which involves participants moving around a circuit of exercises to improve strength, balance and general fitness.

Active Lifestyles Live Well Gym   

An instructor lead class which takes place in the gym, participants learn how to use the equipment safely and are given advice on how to structure their workout.

Active Lifestyles Second Nature Live Well Circuit (R)

A tailored low impact circuit class for participants who have attended a Counterweight course OR who are currently attending the Healthy Helpings or Second Nature course.

Active Lifestyles Second Nature Quad Confidence (R)

A supportive, beginner friendly circuit class for participants who have completed a Counterweight course or who are currently attending the Healthy Helpings or Second Nature course. The class can help build fitness and confidence in an atmosphere focused on small wins and feeling good.

Active Lifestyles Zumba          

A mix of low and high-intensity Zumba choreography that gives an interval-style, dance workout.

Active Lifestyles Movers and Shapers  

A fast-paced exercise to music type class which utilises a range of equipment and offers an opportunity to develop all areas of fitness; strength, balance, flexibility and coordination.

Active Lifestyles Move It Shake It

A low impact, high paced class offering a mix of cardiovascular, strength and balance exercises.

Classes designed to bring on a sweat and get participants breathing heavier. Switching between exercise and short rest periods, the exercises have been carefully chosen to avoid any jumping to ensure they are low impact on the joints.

Low Impact High Intensity Interval Training

Full body workout with carefully selected exercises to minimise stress on the joints. A mixture of exercise followed by short rest periods to help improve endurance, strength, and burn calories without jumping around.

Sport Classes

Active Lifestyles Indoor Bowls

A fun and social indoor bowls session.

Active Lifestyles Ladies Walking Football

Walking football is exactly what it sounds like, a standard game of football where players walk instead of run. It is fun, friendly, and can help you feel fitter and healthier. Sessions are open to beginners and experienced players alike.

Active Lifestyles Pickleball

Pickleball is a paddle sport, similar to a racquet sport, that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis and is played indoors on a badminton court. These fun and sociable sessions are open to beginners and improvers.

Active Lifestyles Table Tennis

These sessions are designed for players of any standard, including complete beginners or those who haven’t played for many years. There is usually a coach available to give guidance to anyone who would like to improve.

Active Lifestyles Walking Football

Walking football is exactly what it sounds like, a standard game of football where players walk instead of run. It is friendly and can help you feel fitter and healthier.

Active Lifestyles Walking Netball

Walking netball is suitable for all ages and abilities. This session is at a walking pace with adapted rules and court size. This coached session is fun, social, and provides great health benefits.

Active Lifestyles Tennis

These coached tennis sessions are designed for players of any ability, from beginners to more experienced players and those who haven’t played for many years.

Active Lifestyles Walking Football BLC

Walking football is an action-packed game of football, just with no running. It’s a great way to stay involved with the beautiful game. Whether you’re looking to keep fit, be sociable, or just want to score a couple of goals, walking football is exactly up your street.