Up & Active and Over 60’s

Samantha Holden has worked at Roefield Leisure for the last ten years as a group fitness instructor, personal trainer and fitness manager.

Where once she worked for us part time whilst working for the NHS, we are now pleased to announce she has now joined us as a full time manager and coach for the brand new Up and Active Scheme.

Roefield made the decision to run the scheme in house, which is a continuation of the scheme supported by the Council. Sam will be running a variety of sessions each week that vary in intensity, together with help and support to guide you into living a healthier lifestyle.

If you meet any of the following criteria for the Up and Active scheme, please send an email to sam.upandactiveroefield@gmail.com with your contact details and Sam will give you a call.

  • Obesity/Type 2 Diabetes
  • Hypertension (high blood pressure)
  • Mental Health (anxiety/depression)
  • Arthritis (Osteo/rheumatoid)
  • Aged over 60
  • Menopause

We are extremely excited to have Sam join us full time again, and we hope that our members look forward to continuing/starting the sessions we can now provide.

Up and Active Aerobics Mix Class – Exercise to music including aerobics, step, circuit and resistance exercises to energise the whole body. Can improve cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and endurance and flexibility.

Chair Pilates – A pilates class performed in a chair, as opposed to standing. It is tailored specifically for the more mature exerciser, or for those with limited mobility. It helps improve posture, increase core strength, prevent injury, improve circulation and mobility. It heightens body awarenesss and has no impact on the joints. 
 
Up and Active Circuit – A circuit based session to suit all abilities. This class gives you an all over body workout, which improves your cardiovascular system, strength, agility and balance. 
Up and Active Supervised Gym – A gym based class that gives you an all over body workout, which improves fitness, posture, with muscular strength and endurance run by a specialist exercise professional. Suitable for those who feel they may need a bit of extra assistance with the gym equipment.
 
Up and Active Weight Management – Drop in sessions with chat and weigh in run by our trained advisor who will help you focus on your diet and lifestyle, looking at what you eat and how active you are.