4 March 2013

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EAST Grinstead residents can now try out a range of free fitness-class ‘taster’ sessions that have been set up by the Mid Sussex Wellbeing Team.

The scheme was started as a small pilot project last November when places were snapped up in double-quick time.

As a result the programme has expanded quickly to meet public demand and new sessions are now available in East Grinstead for the very first time.

Throughout March, local people will have the chance to try up to four free fitness classes. The sessions are completely free and aimed at people who would like to return to exercise or who maybe have never taken any regular exercise before.

The classes are designed with the needs of beginners in mind, so they are easy to pick up and are conducted at a slower pace.

There’s the chance to try Zumba, the fun dance-based workout that is inspiring thousands of people across the country to take up exercise, or to blow off some steam and release some frustration with a Boxercise session.

Pilates classes show newcomers how strengthening core muscles can help to improve flexibility and tone the body, while Circuit training sessions offer a full body workout which improves overall fitness.

A full timetable of all the fitness taster sessions running March is below:

Day	Session	Time	Venue
Tuesday	Boxercise	18.15-19.00	Moat Church Hall, East Grinstead RH19 1ET
	Zumba	19.15-20.15	Moat Church Hall, East Grinstead RH19 1ET
Wednesday	Zumba	13.30-14:30	Christ Church Hall, Haywards Heath RH16 3LE
Thursday	Pilates	11.00-12.00	Marle Place, Burgess Hill RH15 8HZ
	Circuits	18.00-19.00	Harlands School,Haywards Heath, RH161PJ
	Pilates	19.00-20.00	Harlands School, Haywards Heath, RH161PJ

 “All of these exercise classes are completely free and run by trained fitness experts” said Councillor Christopher Snowling, Cabinet Member for Health and Community. “The instructors understand that many people taking part will be new to these types of exercise, so they take extra time to provide help, support and guidance.

“Regular exercise provides many long-lasting health benefits and it can help you to look and feel great too. I urge anybody who is interested in taking more exercise to contact our Wellbeing team, book a place and try this fantastic introduction to fitness classes.”

The Mid Sussex Wellbeing Team provides free advice and guidance on all aspects of health and wellbeing, including eating healthily, losing weight, giving up smoking, becoming more active, cutting down on drinking, managing stress and feeling happier.  Residents can contact the team directly or visit the Mid Sussex Wellbeing website www.midsussexwellbeing.org.uk, which provides a ‘one stop shop’ for information and advice on physical and emotional health matters.

If you would like more information or to book a space on any of the free fitness taster sessions please give the Wellbeing Team a call on 01444 477048, or email kamella.clough@midsussex.gov.uk