Everybody Health and Leisure are delighted to share from 15th July they will be providing a free online exercise programme called Recondition Cheshire East, for residents who are unable to access in-person exercise classes and activities.

The live online exercise classes are low intensity, open to Cheshire East residents, 18 years plus, who have recently been discharged from hospital after a long stay, had a fall, housebound, have poor mobility and balance, limited access to transport or needing specialist exercise therapy support.

Older people, and/or people who are housebound, whether in hospitals, care homes or in their own homes, who do not get enough opportunity to mobilise, can have an increased risk of reduced bone mass, muscle strength and mobility, decreased independence, confusion, and demotivation.

In a review on falls across Cheshire East, led by Cheshire East Council, it is estimated that there are around 24,000 falls in Cheshire East in people aged 65 and over annually.

One in three people aged 65 and over are estimated to fall annually, increasing to one in two for those aged 85 and over. In 2020/21, falls admissions in Cheshire East cost £24m and has been increasing over time 1.

Everybody have received Healthy Neighbourhoods Funding awarded by Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board and Cheshire East Council to deliver the 12-month programme, providing two weekly live online exercise classes, including an evidenced based falls prevention class and the popular Move it or Lose it class, designed by experts to help people mobilise. Plus, access to a library of on-demand videos that participants can access at any time.

Donna Williamson Senior Manager, Health Innovation at Everybody Health and Leisure shares:

"Both classes are aimed at improving strength, balance and flexibility to improve overall mobility, health and independence, allowing residents to live a fuller and happier life.

The good news is classes are free of charge and you don't even need to leave your home to take part. A great opportunity to get physically active whilst connecting, socialising and meeting with others online.

If you don't have a device or if technology isn't your best friend, don't worry, we will help set you up on zoom or why not take part with a friend or family member?"

More information on the classes can be found here: www.everybody.org.uk/recondition-cheshire-east/.

Registration is essential through the Everybody Healthy team. If you would like to find out more or to book, please call: 01270 685589 or email [email protected].