Embrace the vitality of the summer season! This accessible, beginner-friendly course focuses on cardiovascular health, functional strength, and mobility. Using uplifting music and a gentle, graduated approach, you'll boost your fitness and confidence. Perfect for anyone returning to exercise this summer.
Learning modes and locations may be different depending on the course start date. Please check the location of your chosen course and read our guide to learning modes and locations to help you choose the right course for you.
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Are the long, light days of summer inspiring you to become more active? Whether you are eager to build stamina for the great outdoors, get fit ahead of a holiday, or simply harness the high-energy vibe of summer to boost your levels of physical activity, this course could be your perfect starting point.
Designed as an accessible, low-impact introduction to fitness, this course helps you to return to fitness from a base level. We focus on three key elements of physical fitness: cardiovascular health, functional strength, and mobility. Using a graduated approach and working with uplifting music, each weekly session is planned toward developing your capacity for exercise, increasing your vitality, and boosting your fitness confidence-though, of course, regular attendance is key to seeing these results.
Why not embrace the vitality of the season and join us to energise, condition, and strengthen your body this summer!
What will we cover?
Heart Health: Improving cardiovascular fitness and aerobic endurance.
Lower Body Strength: Strength work for the hips, gluteals, and legs for better daily mobility.
Core Stability: Targeted abdominal and core strength exercises.
Upper Body Tone: Building strength in the arms, shoulders, and upper back.
Functional Skills: Enhancing balance, agility, and coordination.
Flexibility: Dynamic stretching to improve overall range of motion.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
Demonstrate improved levels of cardiovascular fitness and stamina.
Perform strength and endurance exercises for the legs, hips, and upper body.
Engage abdominal and core strength muscles to support spine and posture.
Practise balance and co-ordination drills with increased stability and agility.
Identify stretch and mobility exercises for improved flexibility and joint health.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This is a beginner-friendly, gently paced course.
Ideal for those returning to exercise after a break.
No prior experience or specific fitness level is required.
A mindful, all-round approach to fitness is offered.
Perfect for those with a busy lifestyle looking to increase their vitality and fitness.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Each lesson incorporates the three pillars of physical fitness through:
Energising Warm-up
Targeted Strengthening
Optional Intensity
Restorative Cool-down
Clear Demonstrations
Expert Guidance
Supportive Atmosphere: A relaxed and friendly group environment with occasional visual and written materials.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Footwear: Supportive trainers or exercise shoes.
Clothing: Comfortable, lightweight clothing that allows for a full range of movement.
Water: A bottle of water to stay hydrated.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
City Lit’s Health and Wellbeing department offers a wide choice of courses, including Yoga, Pilates and specialist movement courses to help you maintain your physical wellbeing
Caroline's career in movement began with her own powerfully transformative healing journey. By overcoming clinically diagnosed chronic fatigue syndrome through daily Yoga practice, she discovered the profound impact of mindful movement on healing and well-being. This experience ignited a passion for sharing the power of Yoga and movement with others. As a fully qualified British Wheel of Yoga teacher and experienced Q3 Pilates instructor, Caroline brings a unique understanding of the body's capacity to heal and thrive. She empowers individuals to cultivate strong, fluid, and aligned movement patterns, revitalising their bodies and enhancing their long-term health. Her expertise spans Yoga, Pilates, and health-related fitness, with a consistent focus on spinal health, joint alignment, breathwork, and whole-body integration.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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Using a graduated approach and working with uplifting music, each weekly session is planned toward developing your capacity for exercise, increasing your vitality, and boosting your fitness confidence-though, of course, regular attendance is key to seeing these results.</em></p><p><em>Why not embrace the vitality of the season and join us to energise, condition, and strengthen your body this summer!</em></p><p>Embrace the vitality of the summer season! This accessible, beginner-friendly course focuses on cardiovascular health, functional strength, and mobility. Using uplifting music and a gentle, graduated approach, you'll boost your fitness and confidence. Perfect for anyone returning to exercise this summer.</p><ul><li><strong>Heart Health:</strong> Improving cardiovascular fitness and aerobic endurance. </li><li><strong>Lower Body Strength:</strong> Strength work for the hips, gluteals, and legs for better daily mobility. </li><li><strong>Core Stability:</strong> Targeted abdominal and core strength exercises. </li><li><strong>Upper Body Tone:</strong> Building strength in the arms, shoulders, and upper back. </li><li><strong>Functional Skills:</strong> Enhancing balance, agility, and coordination. </li><li><strong>Flexibility:</strong> Dynamic stretching to improve overall range of motion.</li></ul><p></p><ul><li>Demonstrate improved levels of cardiovascular fitness and stamina.</li><li>Perform strength and endurance exercises for the legs, hips, and upper body.</li><li>Engage abdominal and core strength muscles to support spine and posture.</li><li>Practise balance and co-ordination drills with increased stability and agility.</li><li>Identify stretch and mobility exercises for improved flexibility and joint health.</li></ul><p>This is a beginner-friendly, gently paced course. </p><p>Ideal for those returning to exercise after a break. </p><p>No prior experience or specific fitness level is required. </p><p>A mindful, all-round approach to fitness is offered. </p><p>Perfect for those with a busy lifestyle looking to increase their vitality and fitness.</p><p></p><p>Each lesson incorporates the three pillars of physical fitness through: </p><p>Energising Warm-up</p><p>Targeted Strengthening</p><p>Optional Intensity</p><p>Restorative Cool-down</p><p>Clear Demonstrations</p><p></p><p>Expert Guidance</p><p>Supportive Atmosphere: A relaxed and friendly group environment with occasional visual and written materials.</p><ul><li><strong>Footwear:</strong> Supportive trainers or exercise shoes.</li><li><strong>Clothing:</strong> Comfortable, lightweight clothing that allows for a full range of movement.</li><li><strong>Water:</strong> A bottle of water to stay hydrated.</li></ul><p>City Lit’s Health and Wellbeing department offers a wide choice of courses, including Yoga, Pilates and specialist movement courses to help you maintain your physical wellbeing</p>WellbeingFitnessconfigurable
