Active Health Classes

The Parkinson’s Exercise programme has been created specifically for people with Parkinson’s. Classes consist of functional exercises, some of which are chair based, and some will use a range of simple equipment. This is an interactive session which enables you to take part from the comfort of your own home, with the added benefits of an instructor delivering a workout that can be adapted to suit your level and exercise goals.

Strength & Balance Virtu-Plus is an exercise class aimed at older adults to prevent falls, injuries and improve cognition. Keeping active and moving every day are vital to gently strengthen muscles and reduce your fall risk. If you have had a fall or are at risk of falls, Strength & Balance Virtu-Plus classes can help you build your strength, balance and confidence.

Workout Virtu-Plus is an exercise class aimed at older adults looking to improve their general fitness and health. The class offers a conditioning and toning workout which will include a variety of structured movements designed to raise your heart rate, whilst improving mobility, balance and co-ordination. All exercises will include adaptations, progressions, and regressions making the class suitable for different levels and abilities.

Dynamic Wellbeing classes are suitable for people with a range of health conditions including, but not limited to, people affected by cancer, chronic pain, type 2 diabetes, respiratory illness and neurological conditions. Level 1 is suitable for participants who:

• Face difficulties or need assistance with activities of daily living;
• And/or use a walking aid;
• And/or have concerns about their balance and ability to stand.

The Parkinson’s Exercise programme has been created specifically for people with Parkinson’s. This class is aimed at those who have been newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s and only have mild symptoms. This is an interactive session which enables you to take part from the comfort of your own home, with the added benefits of an instructor delivering a workout that can be adapted to suit your level and exercise goals.

The Parkinson’s Exercise programme has been created specifically for people with Parkinson’s. Classes consist of functional exercises, some of which are chair-based, and some will use a range of simple equipment. This is an interactive session which enables you to take part from the comfort of your own home, with the added benefits of an instructor delivering a workout that can be adapted to suit your level and exercise goals.

Falls Prevention is an exercise class aimed at older adults to prevent falls, injuries and improve cognition. Keeping active and moving every day are vital to gently strengthen muscles and reduce your fall risk. If you have had a fall or are at risk of falls, Falls Prevention classes can help you build your strength, balance and confidence.

The Parkinson’s Exercise programme has been created specifically for people with Parkinson’s. Classes consist of functional exercises, some of which are chair-based, and some will use a range of simple equipment. This is an interactive session which enables you to take part from the comfort of your own home, with the added benefits of an instructor delivering a workout that can be adapted to suit your level and exercise goals.

Dynamic Wellbeing classes are suitable for people with a range of health conditions including, but not limited to, people affected by cancer, chronic pain, type 2 diabetes, respiratory illness and neurological conditions. Level 2 is suitable for participants who:

• Have minimal or no difficulties with activities of daily living;
• Have good balance but may need additional support (a chair or wall) when completing specific balance exercises;
• Are independently mobile.

High Life Highland’s virtual Cardiac Rehabilitation classes are delivered to you by a live instructor via the Zoom platform. This is an interactive session which enables you to take part from the comfort of your own home, with the added benefits of an instructor delivering a workout that can be adapted to suit your level and exercise goals.