Activities for adults in parks and leisure centres in the borough (16 yrs+)
Active for life activities
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Active for Life: outdoor programme
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No need to pre book but please turn up 5 to 10 minutes early.
Health walks
Led by trained residents, our five health walks are free of charge and open to all abilities. Meet new people who share a passion for the outdoors and join any of our health walks.
- Monday 10.30am to 11.30am, Grand Union Canal *Meeting point: Sainsbury’s Ladbroke Grove, Canalside*
- Tuesday 10.30am to 11.30am, Battersea Park *Meeting point: Albert Bridge (Kensington and Chelsea side) *
- Wednesday 10.30am to 11.30am, Brompton Cemetery *Meeting point: Old Brompton Road entrance*
- Thursday 10.30am to 11.30am, Holland Park *Meeting point: Café*
- Friday 10.30am to 11.30am, Kensington Gardens *Meeting point: King’s Arms Gate*
Fitness walk
An instructor led class incorporating stretches and power walking. Suitable for regular brisk walkers. Improves cardiovascular fitness, balance, and co-ordination.
Buggy Workout
Post pregnancy exercise with experienced instructor, with a mixture of cardio, toning and core stability work, while meeting new friends.
Tai Chi
Tai Chi is a Chinese martial art that combines body co-ordination and breathing techniques. It helps to improve strength, flexibility, and posture. This is an ideal exercise for all participants at any stage of fitness.
Nordic walking
Nordic walking is a Finnish-origin total-body version of walking that can be enjoyed both by non-athletes as a health-promoting physical activity, and by athletes as a sport. The activity is performed with specially designed walking poles like ski poles.
Family 2K run
Walk, jog, or run, the family fun run is for anyone that would like a social form of exercise improving your cardiovascular system and endurance.
Tennis Activators session, Kensington Memorial Park
Come down and get involved In our brand new Tennis activator sessions for the community. Implementing technical skills, cardio, and general fun throughout with our highly experienced coach. All are welcome.
Improve your shots, have fun, get a workout, play non-competitively. Two-hour session with a coach: cardio, coaching tips, and match play.
- Monday 12.30pm to 1.30pm, Holland Park *Meeting point: Stable Yard*
cost: £2.10
Please book online. - Wednesday 9am to 11am, Holland Park *Meeting point: Tennis Courts by Kensington High Street entrance*
cost: £5
Please book online. - Wednesdays 11am to 12pm, Holland Park *Meeting point: Café*
cost: £2.10
Please book online. - Mondays 6pm to 7pm, Cremorne Gardens *Meeting point: Open space overlooking the River*Wednesday 12pm to 1pm, Holland Park *Meeting point: Outside Orangery*
Sunday 10:30am to 11:30am, Avondale park *Meeting point :Under the Café shelter*
- Friday 2pm to 3pm, Little Wormwood Scrubs * Meeting Point: Outside Children's Playground*
- Cost: £2.10
- Please book online.
- Thursday 3pm to 4pm, Holland Park *Meeting point: Stable Yard*
- Cost: £2.10
- Please book online.
- Sunday 11am to 12pm, and Thursday 7pm to 8pm, Little Wormwood Scrubs, 1 Dalgarno Gardens, London W10 5LL
- Cost: £2.10
- Please book online
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Leisure centre classes
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Active for Life classes are now ‘turn up on the day’, with no prior booking necessary. Face coverings are optional when in the centres.
Kensington Leisure Centre
Day Class Time Monday Women Only Power and Pump
9:45am to 10:45am Monday Swimming for Disabled Adults 11am to 12pm Monday Strictly Dance 1:30pm to 3pm Monday Swimming Lessons 2pm to 3pm Monday Yoga 3pm to 4pm Monday Women Only Pilates 4:45pm to 5:45pm Tuesday Women Only
Combat Fitness10am to 11am Tuesday Multi Sports for Disabled Adults 10am to 11:30am Tuesday Tai Chi 12:30pm to 1:30pm Tuesday Beginner Pilates 3pm to 4pm Wednesday Intermediate Pilates 12pm to 1pm Wednesday Belrobics 2pm to 3pm Wednesday Women Only Spinning 6pm to 7pm Thursday Gym Club 2pm to 3pm Thursday Zumba 1:30pm to 2:30pm Friday Gym Club for Disabled Adults 11am to 12:30pm Friday Aquamotion 1:30pm to 2:30pm Chelsea Sports Centre
Day Class Time Monday 50+ Swimming 11:30am to 12:30pm Wednesday Aquamotion 9am to 10am Thursday Circuit Training 11am to 12pm Thursday Line Dancing 2:30pm to 4pm Friday Strictly Dance 2:30pm to 4pm -
Online exercise class programme
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All classes are free and will be taught via Zoom.
Email [email protected]to be added to the class database. You must specify which class you are interested in with your postcode.
Mondays 10am to 11am, Belrobics
Belrobics is a belly dance inspired fitness programme that will have you shimmying and shaking your troubles away. A feel good, fun and effective workout to a wide variety of Arabic rhythms.
Thursdays 9.30am to 10.30am, Mind and Body Yoga
Harmonising the body with the mind and breath using different breathing techniques, Yoga poses and meditation.
Fridays 10am to 11am Zumba
Zumba is a fitness programme combining Latin and international music with dance moves. Zumba routines incorporate interval training, alternating fast and slow rhythms, to help improve cardiovascular fitness. No equipment needed.
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Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
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What happens if I turn up late?
Please ensure you turn up 5 minutes before the start time as late comers will not be allowed to take part.
Are these sessions suitable for beginners?
Yes, all our sessions are suitable for beginners.
Will outdoor sessions go ahead regardless of weather conditions?
Sessions will go ahead unless high winds or thunder and lightning. Please ensure you bring suitable clothing with you.
How much do sessions cost?
Free until the end of the year.
How old do I need to be to attend sessions?
16+
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