The list which follows shows the name, venue and contact details for 48 activities in the category "Exercise" which will be of interest to older folk in Inverness and the surrounding area. The categories are listed alphabetically within towns - the list of choices on the left hand side of the screen allows different categories to be displayed.
Each entry in the list will offer information regarding meeting days and times plus a number of choices whereby you can be transferred to the website of an organisation, send an email or text message to the organiser, view the location on a map or find a contact number to call.
Alness : Step It Up Highland, Averon Centre |
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Healthy walks from the Averon Centre to achieve better physical health, improve mental wellbeing, attain a healthy weight and encourage interaction by socialising with others while enjoying the beautiful natural environment we have in the Highlands.
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Balnain : Yoga, Village Hall |
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Yoga - all ages welcome.
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Beauly : Fitfellas, Phipps Hall |
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If you’re a man, 60+, unfit, don’t know how to change that, not even sure you want to, but know you should, etc. ----then this class is for you. FITFELLAS is a circuit-based class for men only. Mainly for the over 60’s –but no-one’s to going to chuck you out if you’re a bit younger. But you will get removed if you’re too fit. It’s not for blokes who already use the gym regularly, or go running, or kite surfing etc. and absolutely no 6 packs allowed.
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Beauly : Wonderwomen, Phipps Hall |
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If you’re a lady, 60+, unfit, don’t know how to change that, not even sure you want to, but know you should, etc. ----then this class is for you. Wonderwomen is a circuit-based class for ladies only. Mainly for the over 60’s –but no-one’s to going to chuck you out if you’re a bit younger. But you will get removed if you’re too fit. It’s not for ladies who already use the gym regularly, or go running, or kite surfing etc!
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Culloden : Highland Body Mechanic, Culloden Academy Community Complex |
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Hatha Yoga
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Culloden : Powerhoop, Culloden Academy Community Complex |
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Fitness with a "twist" - spin your way to fitness with the fabulous Powerhoop. A great fun class that uses weighted hula hoops to tone you all over An enjoyable way to strengthen the core including hooping, legwork, armwork and floorwork. Powerhoop is a full body workout, excellent for core strength and a slimmer waist
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Culloden : Senior Swimming, Culloden Academy Community Complex |
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Seniors swimming sessions.
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Culloden : Stand Up - Go Otago, Culloden Library |
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Otago is gentle exercise to keep you fit, flexible and fabulous designed with the more mature adult in mind. Improve your strength, balance and flexibility and have a good time. Join us after class for a cuppa, a chance to relax and meet new people. A new 9 week pilot programme programme starts 29 April to 24 June. If it's your first week please come at 12.00 to register.
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Dingwall : FitFellas, Dingwall Community Centre |
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Men only exercise for the over 60's Exercise for the unenthusiastic! 45 minute circuit based classes. Nothing too complicated - take it at your own pace.
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Drumnadrochit : Yoga - (all levels), Craigmonie Centre |
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Yoga class for all levels of experience including beginners. Yoga not only covers physical benefits. It also teaches relaxation and stress management. Bring mat and wear loose fitting clothes. For further details contact Elaine
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Fort Augustus : Over 50s Fitness Club, Kilchuimen Academy |
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over 50's keep fit.
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Fortrose : Fortrose Community Rowing, Chanonry Sailing Club |
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The club has an active coastal rowing group. We regularly row our club built St Ayles skiffs, Chanonry Maid and Silver Darling, from the clubhouse at Fortrose Harbour. We also attend regattas and a variety of social rowing occasions. With four oars and a Cox there are great opportunities for all ages to keep fit and active all year round. We welcome rowers of all ages from all over the Highlands. You don't need to be super fit or able to get out on the water with us. Most of our activity is social rowing at a pace and level to suit those going out.
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Invermoriston : Yoga Group, Millennium Hall |
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Inverness : 50+ Fitness Session, Inverness Leisure |
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Gentle, dynamic movements set to easy listening music. Ideal for improving mobility and flexibility.
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Inverness : Adults Aerobics, Charleston Community Centre |
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Aerobic exercise for seniors.
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Inverness : Aqua Aerobics, Palace Hotel Leisure Club |
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Join our instructor for a fun and sociable aqua aerobics session. Leisure Club entrance in hotel car park. Our friendly group usually meet for a coffee after.
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Inverness : Aqua Aerobics, Inverness Leisure |
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A fun, energetic class which is kind to the joints and suitable for all fitness levels and abilities. Aqua Aerobics is also beneficial to those rehabilitating from injury.
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Inverness : Bums and Tums, Inverness Leisure |
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Bums & Tums – have fun whilst strengthening your lower body and core muscles to improve balance and reduce the risk of falls.
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Inverness : Drakies Mature Movers, Culcabock and Drakies Community Hall |
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Exercise class followed by tea and biscuits.
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Inverness : Easyline, Inverness Leisure |
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Resistance based class using intelligent machines: the more you push or pull, the greater the resistance. Excellent for beginners or injury rehabilitation.
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Inverness : Fit Steps, Inverness Leisure |
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Exercise class delivered through dance. Basic Ballroom dance steps choreographed into a fun exercise routine
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Inverness : Frond Yoga, The Spectrum Centre |
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Vinyasa flow yoga class for mixed ability, great for building flexibility, strength and relaxation. A gentle flowing style of yoga with an emphasis on matching breath with movement. Perfect for stretching, toning and cultivating peace of mind. All levels welcome including beginners.
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Inverness : Hatha Yoga, Green Drive Hall |
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Stretch, Breathe & Relax in this Hatha Yoga class. Beginners welcome
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Inverness : Highland Body Mechanic, Inverness Royal Academy Sports Centre |
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Hatha Yoga
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Inverness : Highland Disabled Ramblers, Various locations within 50 miles of Inverness |
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Highland Disabled Ramblers is a small charity run by volunteers, to enable people with mobility problems to access the countryside in a safe and companionable way. We organise a programme of leisurely monthly rambles of 3 to 4 miles leaving from different places locally on different days of the week, within a radius of 40 miles of Inverness. (Please click on the link to go to our website for the list of rambles for this year and the days of the week on which the rambles take place.) Members book scooters in advance, which we transport to the start of each ramble, but they must make their own way to the start. Volunteers ensure the safety of members and provide companionship along the way. Membership is open to anyone over 18 years. Anyone requiring assistance needs to bring a family member, friend or carer as we do not have qualified carers. Volunteer van drivers and walking companions are most welcome (references reqd.).
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Inverness : Inverness Bravehearts, Millburn Academy |
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Exercise led by physiotherapists, helping to maintain a healthy lifestyle to provide support to those with cardiac disease, together with their families. Open to anyone living with heart disease and their partner/friend
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Inverness : Inverness Laughter Yoga Club, The Corbett Centre |
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Laughter Yoga is a unique exercise routine, which combines unconditional laughter with yogic breathing. All ages welcome.
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Inverness : Magic Movers (50+ Keep Fit), Hilton Community Centre |
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Enjoy an hour of good exercise, good music and good company with Lorraine our fitness guru. The exercises are targeted at the 50+ age group, and we have a huge selection of equipment and resources to use. Afterwards, join the other members in the cafe for tea and a cake.
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Inverness : Over 60's Exercise Class, The Spectrum Centre |
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Over 60's Exercise Class
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Inverness : Pilates, Inverness Royal Academy Sports Centre |
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Pilates aims to strengthen the body in an even way, with particular emphasis on core strength to improve general fitness and wellbeing.
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Inverness : Powerhoop, Inverness Royal Academy Sports Centre |
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Fitness with a "twist" - a fun way to strengthen the core, including hooping, legwork, armwork and floorwork for an all over body workout. A great fun class that uses weighted hula hoops to tone you all over.
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Inverness : Raigmore Rusties, Raigmore Community Centre |
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The Rusties are a lovely group of over 60's ladies that meet every Tuesday for light excercise followed by a blether and a cuppa We do 1 hour keep fit and then have a cup of tea and a chat. We do quizzes, bingo etc and sometimes there is a speaker.
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Inverness : TOFFS - The Over Fifties Fitness Session, Inverness Leisure |
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We offer a wide range of activities for all fitness levels and abilities. Whether you are looking to improve your health and lifestyle, feel good about yourself, socialise or try something new, we will have something for you!
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Inverness : Tai Chi, Inverness Leisure |
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A powerful, full body workout that improves balance, flexibility, and core strength. It addresses the health of mind and spirit as well as the body, reducing stress, anxiety and enhancing self-esteem.
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Inverness : Tai Chi, Merkinch Community Centre |
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To improve posture, balance, and breathing. Suitable for all, and can be done seated where necessary.
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Inverness : The Great Glen Walking Club, University of the Highlands and Islands |
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Based in Inverness, our aim is to provide companionable walking for all through our exciting walks programme. We meet once a week at weekends and visit all corners of the Scottish Highlands. New members are very welcome - we pride ourselves in being a friendly club, and hope that you will find us so.
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Inverness : Zumba Fitness Inverness - Gold Class, Crown Court Hotel |
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We hold a Zumba class that has been running for 5 years now with a lovely group of friendly wonderful ladies attending. You are welcome to come and join us. No need to book, just come along.
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Muir of Ord : FitFellas, Church of Scotland |
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Men only exercise for the over 60's Exercise for the unenthusiastic! 45 minute circuit based classes. Nothing too complicated - take it at your own pace.
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Muir of Ord : Health Walking Group (Afternoon), Bus Stop On The Square |
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Walks are usually one to two hours but less able folk wanting a slower flat walk can enjoy a walk of up to an hour. Take in some local scenery whilst walking with a friendly group. Suitable for everybody, led by volunteer walk leaders and free!
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Muir of Ord : Health Walking Group (Evening), Bus Stop On The Square |
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Walks are usually one to two hours but less able folk wanting a slower flat walk can enjoy a walk of up to an hour. Take in some local scenery whilst walking with a friendly group. Suitable for everybody, led by volunteer walk leaders and free!
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Muir of Ord : Jenn Highland Yoga, Village Hall |
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Basics of Yoga 4 week block: This class is perfect for beginners or experienced yogis who want to refresh the basics. The class starts from breathing and alignment and will work up to a full Sun Salutation. Drop-in: This is a weekly class, for regular attendees and those who are only able attend as and when they are available. All abilities welcome. Please wear comfortable clothing that you can move in and bring a mat, any props you may have (block, strap etc), a warm cardi/socks and blanket for relaxation.
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Nairn : Highland Body Mechanic, Nairn Community & Arts Centre |
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Ashtanga Yoga
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Nairn : Nairn Cardiactive Group, Nairn Community & Arts Centre |
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Affiliated to Chest, Heart and Stroke, Scotland, these sessions are led by a qualified physiotherapist to help you keep your heart healthy or if you have already experienced heart problems to continue recuperative therapy. You can do as much or as little as you can manage. Friendly social setting with option of tea and biscuits after for those that wish to stay and chat. Simply come along and join our session in the main hall
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Nairn : Step It Up Highland, Nairn Library |
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Moderate health walks – up to an hour in duration. Beginning with a warm up, moving on to a brisker pace (but still enjoying a chat as we walk!), and then to a slow down before stopping for any socialising that is on offer that day! Healthy walks to enable people in the Highlands to achieve better physical health, improve mental wellbeing, attain a healthy weight and encourage interaction by socialising with others while enjoying the beautiful natural environment we have in the Highlands.
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North Kessock : Fun Aerobics, Village Hall |
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Low to moderate impact, cardio only classes suitable for everyone. Sociable and fun - just bring yourself and a drink of water! Please wear suitable clothing and trainers.
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Smithton : Step It Up Highland, Smithton Hotel |
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Moderate health walks – up to an hour in duration. Beginning with a warm up, moving on to a brisker pace (but still enjoying a chat as we walk!), and then to a slow down before stopping for any socialising that is on offer that day! Healthy walks to enable people in the Highlands to achieve better physical health, improve mental wellbeing, attain a healthy weight and encourage interaction by socialising with others while enjoying the beautiful natural environment we have in the Highlands.
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Strathpeffer : Yoga - all levels, Strathpeffer Community Centre |
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Helping you to improve your flexibility, co-ordination, balance and strength. An excellent way to reduce stress levels and keep fit at the same time. Exercises that stimulate, relax and revitalise the mind and body. Suitable for all levels.
No booking required, please wear suitable clothing and bring a yoga mat if you have one.
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Tomatin : Step It Up Highland, Strathdearn Hall |
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Tomatin has a very active Step It Up Highland Walking Group. SIUH is not a rambling club, but aims to encourage community walking for health. The Group has three leaders and currently runs two grades of walk, both ending with tea or coffee and a good chat!
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