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Book your seat at PCHP exercise training course

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This weekend (Sat 18th & Sun 19th April) Pilton Community Health Project (PCHP) are very excited to be piloting a brand new ‘Seated Exercise Training Course’.

This has been developed by PCHP’s Physical Activity Development Worker in partnership with Specialist Instructors and Physiotherapists, in response to long term local need in North Edinburgh (and beyond).

For a number of years the physical activity development work at the PCHP has identified (and attempted to fill) a gap in the provision of regular physical activity for older people in residential homes, sheltered housing and lunch clubs. We strongly believe that every older person should have access to regular and FREE activity sessions that will maintain functionality and improve quality of life.

Please share this around your networks, there are still  3 or 4 spaces available on the training and it would be a real shame to see them go to waste!

Furthermore, since this is the first pilot it is FREE OF CHARGE!

Do you or someone you know work with (or would like to work with) older adults in North Edinburgh? 

Do you or someone you know have an interest in and appreciation of the importance of keeping active in later life? 

Are you interested in learning about the effects of ageing on the body and how this impacts health? 

Would you like to gain new skills and knowledge around leading activity sessions for specialist groups? 

Would you like to volunteer to deliver seated exercise sessions in North Edinburgh that might improve the health of older people? 

If you can answer yes to any of these questions then this training might be just what you are looking for!

The training will be taking place at Pilton Community Health Project as follows:

Sat 18th April 9.30am-3.45pm

Sun 19th Apr 10.00am-3.15pm 

If you are interested in taking part then please get in touch with liannepipskyj@pchp.org.uk or call 0131 551 1671 asap to secure your place!

Healthy regards

Lianne Pipskyj (Development Worker – Physical Activity)

Pilton Community Health Project

73 Boswall Parkway Edinburgh, EH5 2PW

0131 551 1671

liannepipskyj@pchp.org.uk

www.pchp.org.uk

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Metafit made easier at Muirhouse Millennium Centre

Ciorcuit Class

The fitness programme previously known as Metafit has changed it’s name and it’s purpose. To allow older people to attend they have made the programme -now called Circuit Class – less intensive for those who cannot manage the more exertive tasks.

The first Circuit Class will take place on 9 April at 6.30pm and will continue weekly every Thursday The cost is £5 per person. Please bring a water bottle (although these will be available in the cafe for 50p).

EXERCISES WILL BE ADAPTED FOR DIFFERENT NEEDS

Participants must be over sixteen years old and should wear suitable clothing and footwear.

James McGinty

Give it a try? Game On with Edinburgh Rugby

gameon2Edinburgh Rugby’s Game On project has now been running for two years and the project is now beginning to expand and seeks new partners to work alongside.

Game On aims to help young people aged 16 to 19 who are not currently in employment, education or training to find their way in life, to get into a training programme, find a job or apprenticeship or return to education.

The participants will learn new skills both on and off the field; on the field participants will take part in introductory rugby sessions at BT Murrayfield Stadium, the home of Edinburgh Rugby and the Scotland team. Throughout the rugby sessions the core values of Scottish Rugby will form the backbone of the content, aiming to instil the values of Respect, Leadership, Achievement, Engagement & Enjoyment.

Our expertise are the values of the sport, both on and off the field. Encouraging teamwork, confidence, increased activity and the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle (both physically and mentally).

Some of the topics cover throughout our sessions are:

  • Goal Setting
  • Drugs and Alcohol awareness,
  • Nutrition and Hydration,
  • Interview Practise(s)
  • Rugby’s core values
  • Learning to coach and the different principles of fitness along with the basics of how to train them.

Meeting the professional players who play for the team is also a very inspiring experience for the young people.

If you feel that working with Edinburgh Rugby would benefit your programme, in any way from one off sessions to weekly sessions please get in touch, we can come to you or use our magnificent home at BT Murrayfield stadium.

Mark Coull (Edinburgh Rugby – Game On Project Development Officer)

Telephone 0131 346 5076 | Mob: 079 682 505 30 | Mark.Coull@edinburghrugby.org |

www.edinburghrugby.org

‘Village Urban Resort’ opens it’s doors at Crewe Toll

Free fitness open weekend 24 & 25 January

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The ‘Village Urban Resort’ at Crewe Toll will finally fully open for business next week after lengthy delays. The hotel and leisure complex, built on the former Helix House site, was first expected to open in Spring last year.

Parts of the operation, including the gym and leisure complex, opened opened earlier this month and work is now complete on the hotel itself – bookings can be made from 19 January.

Original owners The De Vere Group sold off its Village Urban Resort hotel brand to an American private equity company last November. An affiliate of KSL Capital Partners acquired De Vere’s group of 25 UK hotels – and three under development in Edinburgh (Crewe Toll), Glasgow and Aberdeen – for a sum believed to be around £485m.

The Village Urban Resort boasts a wide range of top quality facilities:

‘Located in the heart of the capital city, our hotel in Edinburgh is perfectly situated for those looking to see everything that the city has to offer. After a long day of sightseeing, Village Edinburgh boasts some of the finest facilities in the city to help your relax and recharge including rejuvenating spa treatments at our Viva Urban Spa. Worked up an appetite? Why not grab a bite to eat at one of our in-house restaurants?’

Facilities include:

  • Premium ‘Upperdeck’ room upgrade
  • Beauty Spa
  • ‘Hub’ meeting and events facilities
  • Sealy Posturepedic bed TV with satellite channel
  • Desk, lamp, telephone
  • Hairdryer and ironing board
  • Tea & coffee making facilities

The website goes on to say:

Our Edinburgh hotel has been designed to provide comforts akin to its magnificent surroundings. Attractions to suit the whole family are close by, from the thrilling attractions of Edinburgh Zoo and Deep Sea World, to the excitement of Murrayfield Rugby Stadium.

Free Fitness Open Weekend 24 & 25 January

Come along for free and see what Village Health & Fitness has to offer you. There’s a whole host of events for all the family featuring exercises from all around the globe. There’s a world of fitness out there and you can sample it for free at Village! Activities include: Themed studio master classes, family fun and face painting, sports supplements tasters, exclusive spa massage offer and unbelievable joining offers.

Muirhouse cancellations this week

Two cancelled events in Muirhouse this week:

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TRIM (Tenants & Residents in Muirhouse)

Our scheduled meeting on Tuesday 11 November has been cancelled. It is unlikely we will have another meeting this year due to the festive period.
We will post a new date once we agree it. Our Facebook, Emails and Phone calls will still continue to be dealt with in the normal way.

Zumba

Zumba/Fitsteps Activity Please be aware and pass it on to  fellow Zumba friends, David Lowe’s Zumba will not be on this Wednesday but will resume normal dates & times next week (Wednesday 19 November).

See more at: http://muirhousecommunitycentre.co.uk/zumba-fitsteps-cancellation/#sthash.0wTghO0P.dpuf

 

Westwoods is simply the best

Photo of Westwoods team at the Health Club Awards 2014Westwoods Health Club at Fettes has been crowned the Best Premium Health Club in Scotland in the prestigious Health Club of the Year Awards UK. What makes the accolade even more special is that the competition judges were the club’s own members! 

David Gibson, one of Westwoods fitness Instructor/personal trainers also won one of the five National People’s Awards.

Now in its fourth year, the MEMBERS’ CHOICE Health Club Awards received 35,000 votes from members rating their club on the quality of facilities, customer service and value for money.  Four hundred club entries came from a mixture of small independents, public leisure centres, hotel clubs and some of the best known brands in the industry.

Westwood’s director Wendy Wallace said: “We were keen when we opened the club 12 years ago to not only offer a fantastic health and fitness facility but to also create a friendly social club that makes a real difference to the lives of many people. We would like to thank all of our members who took the time to assess our facilities as it is because of them that we have been presented with this award.”

General manager James Matthew added: “We are so excited to have won this award. The whole team works extremely hard to deliver a high standard of service and value for money.”

Westwoods member Kirsty Rennie said: “I have been a member for many years and I am delighted that Westwoods has finally been recognized for its excellent facilities and friendly, helpful staff. I love using the club especially when I know that my kids are being so well looked after by the fantastic crèche staff.”

Picture: The happy Westwoods staff team with the awards!

Millennium Community Centre lowe-down: happy and fit

David Lowe’s Zumba & Fitsteps: “Together or Not” on Tuesday nights

David-fitstepsDavid has introduced a new format of his popular forms of exercise by starting on Tuesdays with Zumba Class for 1 hour. Participants can, if they want to (after a short break) participate in the Fitsteps activity for a further hour.

Costs are as follows: 1 hour of Zumba (on its own) 6.30 – 7.30pm £ 4.50 1 Hour of Fitsteps (on its own) 7.30 – 8.30pm £ 4.00 Zumba & Fitsteps (the full programme (6.30 – 8.30pm.) £7.00

This is proving to be successful in its first weeks with all of the participants taking part in both activities. We will soon be able to claim our area as having the fittest and happiest people in Edinburgh !!

So come along to the biggest fitness party in North Edinburgh and join in the fun for whatever, and whenever, you want !!

See more at:

http://muirhousecommunitycentre.co.uk/new-concept-from-david-lowe/#sthash.MEksE07z.dpuf

James McGinty, Muirhouse Millennium Community Centre

Ease into Exercise at Spartans

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Please let anyone you think would benefit know about this great new physical activity opportunity and share around your networks!

The physical activity team at Pilton Community Health Project have partnered up with The Spartans Football Club to develop a brand new physical activity programme for people with a range of inhibiting conditions.

The ‘Ease into Exercise’ sessions will be of great benefit to those with a range of health issues such including;

  • Cardiac rehab (Phase IV)
  • Stroke rehab
  • Diabetes
  • Obesity
  • Bone & Joint problems
  • MS/ME
  • Respiratory disorders (Asthma, COPD)
  • Mild/moderate mental health issues

Participants will receive expert advice, instruction and guidance throughout the session. The session will consist of a safe warm up and circuit type exercises that will help improve their functional/CV fitness, strength, endurance and flexibility. The instructor is fully qualified and experienced in exercise prescription for people with the range of inhibiting conditions detailed above.  The sessions will be of a great physical, mental and social benefit to those who attend. Ease into Exercise promises to be effective, safe, fun and affordable at only £2 per person. Details about the class are as follows:

When: Mondays 10.45 -11.30am (Starting on 11th November)

Where: Spartans Football Club, Ainslie Park Stadium (off Pilton Drive) 

We also have a programme of volunteer-led health walks that take place on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. These are accessible to people looking for a gentle introduction to becoming more active. The walks are great way of familiarising people with their local area, addressing any concerns people have about safety and enabling walkers to meet new people.

If you know anyone who would benefit from taking part any of these activities, or if you have any questions please get in touch with me on 0131 551 1671 or email liannepipskyj@pchp.org.uk

For more information on health walks contact claresymonds@pchp.org.uk

Lianne Pipskyj, Community Development Worker (Physical Activity) PCHP

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