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Aerobics

Aerobics is a form of physical exercise that combines rhythmic aerobic exercise with stretching and strength training routines with the goal of improving all elements of fitness (flexibility, muscular strength, and cardiovascular fitness).

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An Overview of Aerobics

Aerobics is usually performed to music and may be practiced in a group setting led by an instructor, although it can be done solo and without musical accompaniment.

These are some of the most common aerobics classes offered:

Step Aerobics: Involves the use of a platform to step up and down. The platform helps burn more calories from the extra motion. This is not optimal for people with joint problems.
Water/Aqua Aerobics: Best type of low-impact aerobics because it provides the least amount of resistance. Ideal for those with health conditions. Doesn't strain the muscles, but gives a sense of weightlessness and is helpful for those who want to continue to stay active, even with a medical condition.
Belly Aerobics: Incorporated with basic aerobics, but focuses more on working the stomach region to remove excess weight around the mid-section. This can include motions where the arms are stretched upward while twisting the rest of the body such as crunches and belly dancing (taught by an instructor). The belly dancing technique works on specific muscles and areas of the stomach to tone.

Benefits

Great form of aerobic exercise to improve your cardiovascular heath
Great way to meet new people

Costs

Many gym will offer aerobics classes for free as part of their membership, and some will offer pay as you go for non-members.

Adaptations and Equipment

All you need is basic gym wear as all the equipment and music will be provided by the instructor.

Local Venues

Jujitsu

Kentsamurai practices jujitsu which is a self defence based martial art. It includes close quarter combat, ground fighting and weapons.

Keep Phytt

We offer physiotherapy led exercise classes to older people and those who struggle to exercise in normal classes. Classes are designed around participants to deliver targeted exercise to their needs. We aim to have classes within 10 minutes of clients hom

Heavenly Fitness

Unusual Fitness classes for all ages and abilities
Bungee Fitness, Aerial Hoop, Aerial Hammocks, Pre Natal Yoga, Kids Aerial Fitness, Pilates, Silks and more
Membership available but non members welcome

Paracise With Polly

A brand new innovative exercise class designed to enhance and enrich your life. A gentle and effective workout that flows smoothly through movements with the aim to improve mobility, flexibility and balance.
St Andrews Church Hall, Barming and St Faiths

Thrive Community Health, Fitness and Wellness

Weight Management
Wellness Workshops
Group Exercise Classes
Mental Health First Aid
1:1 Health Coaching (available from January 2022)

The Park Club Chatham

The Park Club is a charitable company whose focus is to get more people, more active, more often. We have two clubs in Kent, one in Chatham and one in Ashford. We offer group exercise classes, a fully equipped gym, functional training area & squash court