Local Exercise Classes and Groups in Gosforth and Jesmond

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Social Prescribing Team Lead

I lead the Social Prescribing team who provide social, emotional, or practical to patients at GP practice in Gosforth and Jesmond.

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Regular exercise is one of the best things we can do to stay healthy. The more we move, the more strength and reserves we build up – helping us stay well longer and recover more quickly if we get ill.

But getting active isn’t just good for your body – it can lift your mood, ease stress, and help you feel more connected too.

As a Social Prescribing team working with patients across Gosforth and Jesmond, we’re strong advocates for movement – especially when it comes to building resilience, staying independent, and combatting frailty as we age.

To help you, we’ve put together a selection of local exercise classes and groups that we know and recommend.

You can scroll through to browse everything or use the buttons below to jump to anything that catches your eye.

Gentle & Seated Exercise (including Chair-Based & Low-Impact)

Chair-Based Yoga

When: Mon & Fri, 1:30 – 2:30
Where: Units 1–3 Bryson Court, Portland Road, NE2 1DW
Cost: £5 per session
Contact: 0191 230 5666 – Wendy

Gentle Movement Class

When: Mon 12 – 12:45 & Wed 11 – 12
Where: Kenton Park Sports Centre
Cost: £2.70 (for over 50s)
Contact: 07592 363131

Active Seniors (Seated Exercise)

When: Thurs 10 – 10:45
Where: Coxlodge Community Centre
Cost: £6
Instructor: Ann Douglas

Gentle Exercise (60+)

When: Mon 4:30 – 6:00 & Fri 12 – 1
Where: Gosforth Garden Village Community Centre / Trinity Church
Cost: £5 per session

Contact: Helen Silver – 07947 420806

Staying Steady (Healthworks)

A 27-week programme of 1 hour sessions for anyone who has had or is at risk of a fall.
Locations in Gosforth, Lemington, Benwell, Byker
Speak to your GP for a referral.
Contact: 0191 272 4244
Please note the current wait is approx. 5 months at Trinity Church

Gym & Circuit Classes

Over 50s Gym Sessions with Lisa

When: Tues & Thurs 11 – 12, Fri 10 – 11
Where: Jesmond Pool
Contact: 0191 281 2482

Ann’s Gym Session

When: Fri 9:30 – 11:30
Where: Gosforth Pool
Cost: £6
Contact: Ann Douglas – 07979 451798

Exercise Circuit with Ann Douglas

When: Tues 10:30 – 11:15
Where: Coxlodge Community Centre

Over 50s Circuit Class (Healthworks)

When: Mon 1:30 – 2:30
Where: Trinity Church
Cost: £5
Contact: 0191 272 4244

Balance & Circuits with Ann Douglas

When: Tues 11:30 – 12:15
Where: Coxlodge Community Centre
Cost: £6

Pilates & Yoga

Pilates with Ruby (Over 60s)

When: Tues 9:30 – 10:30 & 10:30 – 11:30
Where: Jesmond Pool
Contact: 0191 281 2482

Mixed Ability Pilates (Ruby Halford)

When: Tues 11:45 – 12:45
Where: Jesmond Pool
Cost: £8.50 per class / £10 drop-in

Gentle Pilates (Ruby Halford)

When: Thurs 1:00 – 2:00
Where: Trinity Church
Cost: £7.50

Dance-Based Classes

Zumba Gold (Low Impact for Older Adults)

When: Tues 9:30 – 10:30
Where: Trinity Church

Zumba with Yuvel

When: Wed 9:00 – 10:00
Where: Jesmond Pool
Contact: 0191 281 2482

Zumba – Evening Class

When: Fri 6:30 – 7:30
Where: Gosforth Garden Village

Contact:[email protected]

Outdoor & Community-Based Activities

Nordic Walking Group

When: Fri 10:00 – 12:00
Where: Rising Sun Park
Cost: Free
Led by Friendly local volunteers

Supported Cycling Group (with Better Days)

When: Wed 10:00 – 11:30
Cost: Free
Contact: Glenn – 07807 874 39

Local Exercise Classes and Groups in Gosforth and Jesmond