Getting active with a health condition

You can still keep fit and active with a health condition, in fact being physically active can help with most long term health conditions.

Before starting an exercise or activity programme you should always check with your GP or health professional to make sure you are not putting yourself at risk.

Exercise referral

Your GP can refer you to the Exercise on Referral programme within your local leisure centre which use exercise to support the treatment of some medical conditions.

This service offers support and advice for people who have a health condition that could be treated by exercise. The programme is delivered in local leisure and sport centre's across Wandsworth.

A specially trained exercise instructor will meet with you and discuss your condition, they will develop a programme for you lasting up to 12 weeks that will increase your confidence in the gym and fitness, and help with any specific medical issues or conditions.

Cost

The cost of the programme is £2.20 per session. To access the programme book an appointment with your GP to discuss whether it would be suitable for you and they can refer you directly (referral is via your healthcare professional only at this time).  For more information please call 07950815671.

Active Lifestyles

Active Lifestyles is a programme of low cost adult physical activity classes and sessions. Activities take place in community venues across the borough, and your first class is always free.

The activities are perfect for people who want to start being more active, they include Tai Chi, Zumba, Pilates, swimming lessons, 50+ keep fit classes, and kickboxing.

No referral is needed.

For more information please call 0203 959 0033 or email activelifestyles@enablelc.org.

Walk Wandsworth

Walk Wandsworth is Wandsworth's healthy walks programme. The free walks take place weekly across the borough and are led by volunteers.

Taking part is easy, you just have to register your details and turn up. If you struggle with the registration form you can also register at the start of a walk.

Once you are registered there is no booking required. No referral is needed.

Visit Walk Wandsworth to register for a walk. 

For more information read the walking guide or call 020 8871 6373.