Functional Fitness Classes
As part of a three-year grant from Cambridgeshire County Council Public Health Service, Forever Active are delivering community Functional Fitness classes as detailed below:
Ffit: Strength & Balance
Building strength and balance for confidence.
This class is for you if:
- You’ve had a fall, are concerned about falling
- You’ve noticed you’re avoiding everyday activities or relying on help because you are worried about losing your balance.
It includes seated strengthening and supported standing balance exercises with alternatives for people with reduced mobility. It’s ideal if you are looking to maintain independence or as a starting
point to progress to something more challenging.
Ffit: Prepare (Pre-Ffit)
Laying the foundations to become more active
This class is for you if:
- You are feeling less steady on your feet or are worried about falling and struggling with your balance
- You’re relying on support or walking aids more than you did
- You’re avoiding going to places because you’re becoming less confident.
It includes standing strengthening exercises (with seated options) balance exercises (with support options) and exercises which develop skills for increased confidence and ability to do more challenging activities.
Ffit: Retain (Re-Ffit)
Keeping and building fitness and confidence to take on new challenges
This class is for you if:
- You’ve noticed yourself limiting your activity
- You have stopped doing the things you used to do because they are getting more challenging.
It includes exercises proven to strengthen muscles and bones, coordination activities to improve your balance and confidence, endurance for stamina, and flexibility for suppleness. It also offers
individually tailored guidance to help you achieve your goals.
