What we’re about
PLEASE NOTE - MEETUP IS NOT A WAY TO SIGN UP FOR OUR SESSIONS. Please visit our website to sign up for each session. Meet Up is a means for promotion only.
About us:
Since Silverfit's founding in 2013 by Eddie Brocklesby who is now in her 80s. She was the UK’s oldest female Ironman triathlete until 2022. We have grown to over 2,000 members at 17 venues across 9 boroughs reaching a large number of people who weren't previously active. Each venue offers a choice of activities from Nordic Walking, to Pilates, Yoga, Walking Football, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Badminton, gym/ fitness classes, indoor rowing, Bollywood dance, which means that everyone should be able to find an activity to enjoy, regardless of ability or experience.
By promoting happier, healthier ageing through affordable physical activity and at the same time combating social isolation we aim to improve older people's quality of life and also to save the NHS and social care providers money. Members tell us their increased fitness means they attend GP’s surgeries less, or are on reduced medication. Our remarkably high retention reflects that the social element is as highly valued, if not more so, than the physical activity. Please refer to our website to see individual session costs. www.silverfit.org.uk
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Nordic Walking in Docklands9 Maritime St, London£3.00
PLEASE READ: Advanced booking is required via our website https://www.silverfit.org.uk/nordic-walking-sessions/ we do not use Meet Up as a means for sign up. Please DO NOT just turn up to this session.
Activity: Nordic Walking at Docklands
Where and when: Mondays 10am, meet at The Lodge Cafe. Decathlon - Canada Water (https://www.thelodge.cafe/https://www.thelodge.cafe/)
Price: Currently all sessions are free, however we do ask for donations to Silverfit via our JustGiving campaign: https://justgiving.com/campaign/KeepSilverfitHealthy
Benefits of Nordic Walking:
The fitness and health benefits of Nordic Walking are significantly greater than regular walking, trekking or even jogging, with scientific research from Europe and the USA proving that Nordic Walking:
Activates 90% of the body's muscles
Burns up to 46% more calories than regular walking
Increases aerobic effect by up to 25% compared to regular walking
Decreases load and strain on the lower body
Tones upper arms, shoulders and back muscles
Improves lateral mobility of the spine
Develops core stability and strength
Promotes an upright posture
These benefits are achieved through the use of specially designed poles and a properly learned and performed Nordic Walking technique, whereby the poles are used as a resistance tool to engage the upper body. The result is a low impact, high results, total body exercise.As a low impact walking exercise, Nordic Walking is something that can be done and enjoyed individually or as a group activity, anywhere a person can normally walk.
If you have any questions or issues with this session please contact Pete@silverfit.org.uk
- Canada Water Fun Fitness with SilverfitDecathlon, London£3.00
ADVANCED BOOKING IS REQUIRED via www.silverfit.org.uk/canadawater. Meet Up is a means for promotion and not a way to sign up to this session.
Fun, fitness sessions with Silverfit Charity for the over 45s!
Activity: Fun, Fitness Classes (indoor)
Venue: Decathlon, 9 Maritime St, London SE16 7FU - upstairs studio
When: Mondays
Instructor: Viv
Meet at 1.15pm, class from 1.30pm-2.30pmWhat does the class entail? A fun, fitness, circuit-style class which provides an all-body workout as you tackle a sequence of exercises designed to get you fitter and stronger.
- Have fun - the variety of exercises and camaraderie makes the workout fun and keeps you motivated throughout the workout
- For everybody - the class is structured so you work to your limits
- Burn fat - awake your metabolism and burn the fat
- Increase your core strength - works your abs and all your core muscles
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For more information about this session please email the Project Manager Tanya - tanya@silverfit.org.uk
Learn more about Silverfit Charity on our website www.silverfit.org.uk - Silver Tuesday in Kingston Upon ThamesCanbury Gardens, Kingston upon Thames£3.00
Advanced booking is required - find out more on our website https://www.silverfit.org.uk/kingston/ Meet Up is a means for promotion and not a way to sign up to this session.
Fun, fitness sessions with Silverfit Charity for the over 45s!
We currently have two sessions at Kingston on Tuesdays. Activities as follows:
Activity 1: Nordic Walking (outdoor)
Where: Canbury Gardens (starting from Canbury Pavilion)
Instructor: Rosie Cooke of North Star Nordic Walking
When: Tuesdays 12.45pm registration, 1pm - 2pm walk
Equipment providedActivity 2: Yoga
Where: Canbury Pavilion, Canbury Gardens, Lower Ham Rd, Kingston upon Thames KT2 5AX
Instructor: Tanya Greig of Worcester Park Yoga
When: Tuesdays 1pm registration, 1.15pm - 2pm class - Dulwich Park Nordic Walking with SilverfitDulwich Park, London£3.00
Advanced booking is required - find out more on our website https://www.silverfit.org.uk/southwark-sessions Meet Up is a means for promotion and not a way to sign up to this session.
Fun, fitness sessions with Silverfit Charity for the over 45s!
Activity: Nordic Walking
Venue: Dulwich Park, College Rd, London SE21 7EB
Meeting place: In front of the Dulwich Clocks Café
Instructor: Francesca
When: Fridays 10.45am for 11am start
Price: £3
Equipment provided - see below.
If you need Nordic Walking poles provided by the instructorFor those who need to borrow poles it is essential that you sign up to the sessions beforehand so instructors know how many sets of poles they will need, this will help avoid any disappointment.
Please turn up at least 20 minutes before the session so that everyone can catch up beforehand and enjoy a full session - especially those who need to be set up with poles. Nordic Walk instructors will not normally delay the session for latecomers.
Advice from instructors
During inclement weather it may be useful to think about wearing layers of clothing, that you can take on & off if the weather changes during the walk (e.g. a light waterproof jacket when it rains).
Also please bring water in warmer weather, and wear walking shoes or boots suitable for wet and uneven terrain.
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If you would like to know more about this session contact Project Manager Tanya: tanya@silverfit.org.uk
Learn more about Silverfit Charity on our website www.silverfit.org.uk
