Knees Up was originally formed to allow ex-heart patients to continue exercising
after their classes at Blandford Hospital stopped. As the group has expanded, classes
are now offered at all levels. In addition to classes for people who have had heart
operations, there are now classes for Parkinsons sufferers, people who have had hip
and other joint replacements, classes for people suffering from balance problems,
plus a good range of exercise classes from low impact to quite energetic ones. These
are mainly for older people, but younger adults are accepted, especially if referred
by Doctors.
In addition to exercise classes, Pilates, Line Dancing, Tai Chi, Belly Dancing, Ballroom/Latin
Dance and Holistic Body Training classes are now held. If there is space in these
classes younger adults will be accepted - and although Ballroom classes are mainly
for couples, the group will try to arrange suitable partners for single adults. All
classes are run by well qualified trainers with the aim of improving people's health
and well-being.
Our Aim is to provide safe and structured exercise opportunities to those who for
whatever reason cannot use more conventional exercise classes. Members can enjoy
the sessions in the sure knowledge that no-one will place pressure on them, allowing
them to join in at their own comfortable pace.
