Thistle Gym

Getting Started group

A group for people who have never been to the gym before, have had a change in their health recently or for whom it’s been a long time since they have been in a gym. In these sessions we support people to familiarise themselves with exercises and gym equipment. The support is around self- management in the gym so we co- produce programmes to support the each person’s best hopes from coming to the gym. The hope in this groups is to help people become more confident to in becoming more active. 

Moving Forward

A group for people who have some gym experience and can manage their gym session with light support. This is A session to continue building on their confidence in the gym and adapting their gym programme. It is a continuation from the Getting Started group with a lighter touch from practitioners. 

Tai Chi

A class of gentle movements designed to improve wellbeing. Suitable for all abilities.

Independent Session

Open sessions for people who self- manage their gym sessions. These sessions do not have the support of practitioners. 

Fit for Life

Fit for Life is an additional session for people who require ongoing support in the gym who don't necessarily have the means to progress to independent