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Exercise
on Referral
Scheme
Manager: Steve Smith
Wanstead Leisure Centre,
Redbridge Lane West,
Wanstead, London,
E11 2JZ.
Tel: 020 8530 6823
Email: ssmith@vision-rcl.org.uk |  |
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on Referral is where doctors or other health professionals can refer individuals
who they feel would benefit from physical activity and help them fight their
medical conditions.
Who is the Exercise on Referral Scheme for?
The Exercise on Referral Scheme is for Redbridge residents who are 16+,
not active and would like to increase their physical activity levels. The
scheme is designed so qualified instructors can help people with medical
conditions achieve their targets.
Common
conditions for referral: - Diabetes
- Obesity
- Asthma
- Hypertension
- Depression/Stress/Anxiety
- Bone/Joint/Muscular Conditions
- CHD Risk Factors
What
are the benefits of the scheme?
Regular physical activity will help:-
Reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.
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Assist with weight loss.
- Reduce stress and anxiety.
- Control blood sugar levels.
- Improve mobility and posture.
- Strengthen muscles.
- Socialise and have fun.
- Improve quality of life and overall health.
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What activities are available?
At the moment individuals will be able to participate in:
Gym Sessions: Customers will
be given individual exercise programmes which they will be able to follow
under guidance of our qualified instructors.
Gym Circuit Classes: Our instructors
will deliver circuit classes in the gym that will work all areas of the
body and give you that little bit of variety.
Studio Classes: These classes will be a mixture of aerobic
and circuit based sessions and will give individuals the chance to exercise
outside of the gym. All of the classes will be taught by one of our qualified
instructors who are there toassess and monitor your progress, help you exercise
safely and with confidence, motivate and encourage you and answer all of
your questions.
How to register?
If you are interested in joining the Redbridge Exercise on Referral Scheme
then please speak to your doctor or
practice nurse as they have to recommend you. If your doctor is not registered
with the scheme then please contact the Exercise on Referral Scheme Manager,
Steve Smith on 020 8530 6823 or by email at the top of
the page.
Once the doctor has sent the referral form, the referral manager will contact
you to book an appointment.You will then be booked in to supervised sessions
for a six week period where we will help you reach you goals.
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