Health, Sport and Fitness
Exercise classes
Body Combat Classes
Thurs 6.30-7.30pm. Dynamic and fun. Sequinpark Women's Gym 240 Upper Street N1 (nar Highbury Corner). £7.70/ class, free with gym membership. Info: 020 7704 9844.
Pilates Fusion and Hatha Yoga
Mon 10.30-11.30am Fusion Pilates and Thurs 10.15 -11.30am Hatha Yoga. Release deeply held tension and build strength and flexibility. St Peter’s Church, De Beauvoir Rd, N1. Info/bookings: Oonagh 07832 242049; oonaghcleary8@yohoo.co.uk
The Sharp End
New term activities for the over 50s. Tue 12-1pm Jive Dance; Thurs 1.30-2.30pm Pilates; Fri 11am-12pm Salsa (Healthy Hearts Dance). Counterweight – weight loss course for over 50s who want to lose and lead a healthy lifestyle. Info/registration: Nazmun 020 7923 8690; nazmun-khanam@thesharpend.org.uk
Scaravelli Style Yoga Classes
Thurs and Fri, 9.30-11am. Spine lengthening yoga using the breath to make deep movements. St John's Church Rd, E9. Small classes for individual attention, info: 07989 302396; scaravelli.info@yahoo.co.uk
Exercise Class
Tue 10am. Lose weight and get fitter at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Bouverie Rd, N16. Info: Olive 020 7923 0548.
Challenging Yoga Class
Every Fri 11am-12.30pm. All ages welcome. Hackney Wick Community Centre, 80 the Eastway, E9. £3 a session, info: Juliet 020 7241 5909.
Lark in the Park
Sun 9.30-10.30am. Yoga in Victoria Park, E9. Release tension, get fit, working on mind body and soul. £7/£5, mats provided, info: Sat Kartar Kaur 07890 909928.
Ultimate Fitness Classes
Walk In & Workout. Weds 6-7pm Circuits. Wed 7-8pm Aerobics. Sat 10-11am Aerobics. Sat 11-12pm Circuits. Hackney Free & Parochial School, Paragon Road, E9 6NR (Off Mare St, Nr C.A.B). £2.50 each class or £10 for 5 classes. Tel: 0208 9852430, Email: chris.coker@live.co.uk
Aerobic Classes
Thurs 1.30-2.30pm for over 50s at Stamford Hill Library, Portland Avenue, Stamford Hill N16. Info call Lareisse Blackman 020 8986 7531.
Katifit Fitness classes
Fat burn and tone aerobics Weds 10am - 11am, Circuit Training Sat 10am - 11am, Pilates Sat 11.05am-12.00, St Matthias Hall Wordsworth Road, London. N16. £4.50 drop in. For info call Kate 07908 640108 or www.katifit.com
A New You
For details of personal trainers, life coaches, complementary practitioners, beauty treatments, health classes and life changing workshops in Stoke Newington visit www.n16health.com
Aerobic classes for over-50s
Mon 1.30-2.30pm, Homerton Library, Homerton High St, E9. Tue 1-2pm, Wayside Community Centre, 24 Chatsworth Rd, E5. Info call Jean John 020 8986 7531
Personal Training
Swiss ball, fat burning combinations in the comfort of your own space, £40 per hour. For info call Tim on 07950 800854 or email info@sportingtherapy.com
Kundalini Yoga Classes
Thursdays 7.30-9pm at Holistic Health, 64 Broadway Market E8. All levels welcome, £10 / £8 concs, 6-classes pass £54. For info call 020 7275 8434 or email kundalini.yoga@virgin.net
Yoga Class
Every Wed, 12-1pm. Led by experienced, Yoga for Health Foundation qualified instructor. All levels and abilities welcome. £10 for 5 weeks. Sir Thomas Abney Primary School, Fairholt Rd, N16.
Yoga
Classes every Monday 6:45 pm at The Nightingale Practice, 10 Kenninghall Road, E5. Classes also available in Woodberry Downs, Stamford Hill, Clapton and Hackney downs. For info, call 020 8986 7777, email info@thehealingtent.co.uk or www.thehealingtent.co.uk
Yoga Open Class
Mon 6.45-8pm, Iyengar-based, all levels welcome at The Round Chapel, Powerscroft Road, E5, £6 a session. Plus, new Ante And Post-natal Yoga at Kings Hall Leisure Centre, 39 Lower Clapton Rd E5, Tue 10-11.30am and 11.30am-12.30pm, .£5 a session.
Traditional Hatha Yoga
Wed 7-8.30pm, classes in the upper meeting room at St Mary's Community Centre, Defoe Rd N16. Beginners welcome. For info call Sylvia on 020 7241 2684.
Yoga, pilates & dance classes and alternative therapies
Open 7 days a week, classes start at £7, beginners welcome. Yogahome, 11 Allen Road, N16. For timetable info call 020 7249 2425, www.yogahome.com
Yoga Class
Mon 7.30-9pm at The Barnabas Centre, 109 Homerton High St E9. £6 (£4 concs) drop in or £25 for 5wks. For info call Rachel on 07966 165658.
Agewell Yoga
Free Yoga classes for people aged between 50 and 65, living in Hackney. Tues 5-6pm at Queensbridge Road Community Centre E8 and Thurs at Hackney Wick Community Centre E9. Info call 020 7241 5909 or email agewell@ageconcernhackney.org.uk
Agewell Tai Chi
Wednesday 5.15-6.15pm for Hackney residents aged 50-65 at The Tab Centre, 18 -20 Hackney Rd E2. For info call 020 7241 5909 or email agewell@ageconcernhackney.org.uk
Tai Chi
Fri 1-2.30pm. Gentle exercise to increase fitness and wellbeing. Hackney Wick Community Association, The Old Baths, 80 Wick Rd, E9. All levels and abilities welcome. £3 (first lesson free). For info call Jim 07940 068629.
Tai Ji Chaun and Gong Fu
Mon and Thurs 6.30-8pm, classes in traditional Chinese movements for health, fitness and longevity at Elizabeth House, Hurlock St N5. Free for beginners. For info call Jon 07786 233317.
Tai Chi
Sun 9-10am, Wu style Form and Chi Gung exercises with tutor Mal Reding on Well St Common (meet by picnic table) E9. Wet and extreme cold weather meet in Gascoyne Hall, junct of Gascoyne Rd and Harrowgate Rd E9. Newcomers welcome, voluntary weekly donation (£3. For info call Caroline on 020 8985 7422 or email: caro@carolinebousfield.co.uk
Chi-Kung
Sun 10.30-11.30am. Ancient Chinese form of exercise that combines slow and gentle movements with calm and regular breathing and meditation. Defoe Rd, Stoke Newington, N16. Six classes £36.00, drop-in £7.50 (concs available). Info/bookings: 07930747586 or 07941939670.
Qi Gong (Chi Gong)
Tue 6.30-8pm. Ancient Chinese form of exercise that combines slow and gentle movements with calm and regular breathing. Robin Redmond Resource Centre, 440 Seven Sister Rd, N4 (nr Manor House Tube). £5, info call 07941 939670 or 07930 747586.
Capoeira Angola Complete Beginners Classes
Mon and Wed 7-8pm. Afro-Brazilian mock combat game played to percussive music. Geffrye Community Centre, Falkirk St, N1. £5/class. Info: 07779 031273; www.capoeira-angola.co.uk
Afrobics/Socarobics
Aerobics based dance, movement & cardiovascular exercise to the latest African-Caribbean rhythms. Fri 7.30pm-8.30pm, Robin Redmond Resource Centre, 440 Seven Sisters Rd, N4. Sun 2-3pm, Tottenham Green Leisure Centre, 1, Philip Lane, N15. All fitness levels welcome; £6. Info: Kwame 07944 786102; www.afrobics.co.uk
Walk in & Workout - Ultimate Fitness
Wed 6-7pm circuits, 7-8pm aerobics & Sat 10-11am aerobics, 11am-12pm circuits. Hackney Free & Parochial School, Paragon Rd, E9. £2.50/class or £10/ 5 classes. Info: 020 8985 2430; chris.coker@live.co.uk. Parochial School, Paragon Rd, E9. Info: Tony Cartwright 020 8985 2430 x125
Cycling
Bicycle Ballet
31 Aug & 14 Sept, 2-4pm. Events building up to the London Freewheel event on 21 Sept. Taster sessions in Victoria Park. Info 07909 976910, www.bicycleballet.co.uk or www.londonfreewheel.com
Pedal Power: Cycle club for Adults with Learning Difficulties
Every other Sat, 2-4pm. Cycling for complete beginners on two wheels or trikes. At Finsbury Park - basketball courts opposite the café. £2.50/own bike or £5/hire bike. Helmets are provided. Please wear suitable footwear. Carers and support workers are encouraged to join in. Contact Jo Roach on 020 8809 7718, email jo4cakes@hotmail.com
Cycling workshops
Family cycling workshops: Sir Thomas Abney School. No experience necessary. For more info call Gale Bristow, of Star Bikes phone 07828 154 598 or email galebristow@aol.com
Special needs bike sessions: May-July. Bike sessions for people with special needs using adapted bikes including those which allow wheelchair users to go for a spin. For info call Jo Roach of Pedal Power on 020 8809 7718 or email jo4cakes@hotmail.com to book a space.
Sunday Cycle Rides
Cycling Club Hackney and is organising Sunday Club Rides to Essex and Herts. If you would like to take part please call 07957 257972.
Martial arts
Lishi Arts
Mon 8-9.30pm and Thurs 6.30-8.30pm. Beginners’ classes - Fitness, Self Defence, Dance - get Energised. Elizabeth House, Hurlock St, N5. Info: Mem or Vicky 07981 589881.
Jeet Kune Do
Tue and Thurs 7.30pm from 4 Sep. Six-week beginners course in Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do. Bob Breen Academy, 16 Hoxton Sq, N1. £160 (incl. bag, gloves, hand wraps and club t-shirt). Info: 020 7729 5789 or www.bobbreen.co.uk
Taekwondo Classes
Mon and Wed at Easy Studio 60-64 Kingsland Rd, E2. All ages welcome. For times, fees and info call 020 7033 4660 or www.bozdag-taekwondo.com
Zendo Kickboxing
Adults, Mon-Thurs 6.30-8.30pm. Kids, Mon-Thurs 4.00pm-6.00pm and Sat 12-2pm at The Bay Health Club, 1st Floor, 183 Stoke Newington High St N16. Call 020 7254 7056 for your free Personal class (20mins). For info email info@zendoatthebay.co.uk
Shotokan National Karate Club
Fri 6.30-7.30pm (beg) 7.30-8.45pm (adv), Sun 5-6pm (beg) 6-7.15pm (adv) at Stoke Newington Community Association (the old fire station), 61 Leswin Rd N16. For info call Troy 07957 591011 or email thaddeusfaucher@hotmail.com
Shotokan Karate
Wed 6-7pm & Sat 11.30am-12:30pm. Chief Instructor: Sensei A. Moussaoui 5th Dan. Kings Hall Leisure Centre, 39 Lower Clapton Rd, E5. Adults £7, children £5.50. Info: 07957 630463; Sobellkarateclubsecretary@yahoo.co.uk ; www.sobellkarate.com
Martial Arts
Mon 7-8.30pm (Indonesian), all levels, at Hackney Wick Community Association, The Old Baths, 80 Eastway E9. £4. For info call 020 8986 1999 or email h.w.c.a@btconnect.com
Sports
Hackney Chess Club
Saturday eves, Sept – May. New players, all levels and ages, welcome. Rochester Castle pub, Stoke Newington High St. More info: 020 7254 1500; nvnivs@gmail.com
Sportshall Athletics
Every Sat, 11am-1pm. Indoor athletics for beginners, aged 8-13. Space, Falkirk St, N1. £1. Info Des Ryner: 07956 375 078.
Football Training
Every Sat, 11am-1pm. Sessions run by UEFA B coaches and sports development officers. For 7 to 13yrs. £2. Millfields Park opposite Magnets Kitchen’s. Info: 07904 849 940; kingsmeadcsc@fsmail.net.
Dinghy Sailing
Every Sun, 10am-1pm, & Tues 6pm till dusk. North London Sailing Association sessions at West Reservoir Centre, Stoke Newington, Green Lanes, N4. Info: 020 7254 2315.
Athletic self-propelled wheel-chair training
Saturdays 10.30 - 11.30am. Children and adults train on an athletic track. For anyone who wants to meet new people and get fitter. The possibility to take further and race. At Mile End Park Leisure Centre, 190 Burdett Road, E3 4HL. Info: Marianne Sharpe, Community Sports Coach on 07984 815760 or Marianne.sharpe@hackney.gov.uk
Hackney Rugby Club
Tue 7.30pm training at Springhill Sports Ground E5, all abilities welcome. For info call Morgan 07791 446947.
Football for Parents and Toddlers
Sun 11-11.45am. Drop-in session with qualified coach in Clissold Park. Info: Emilio 07967 322376.
The Clissold Swimming Club
Wed 8-10pm. Water Polo classes for young people aged 11-16. Clissold Leisure Centre, 63 Clissold Rd, N16. Info: James 07860 137503; james@polywaterpolo.co.uk
Treatments
Low cost massage for over 55s
Every Tues, 1.30pm. Relaxing massage for people over 55. £12. Hoxton Health, St Leonards, Nuttall St, N1. Info or to book: Maggie 020 7739 2533.
Total Body Relaxation
For women who need to unwind. Free sessions for a limited period only, with Mind-Body Connection Therapist. Info/appts: 07940 219880.
Homeopathy Sessions
Low cost help for low-income families in Hackney supported by Inner City Outer Space. Lightsite, 14 Allen Rd, N16. Consultations £4 + £2 per remedy (proof of child tax credits or housing benefit will be required). Info/bookings: 020 7249 2425.
Alexander Technique Complementary Therapy
Every Wednesday, sessions available at 6.30pm and 7.30pm. For more info contact Sunstone Women Tel 0870 777 1669 www.sunstonewomen.com
Walking and Running
Walking Together
Free, volunteer lead group walks and instructor led walks costing £1 which take place at different times and from different locations in Hackney. Suitable for all ages; a great way to get active, healthy and meet people. For info please call 020 8356 7443.
Running Club
Starting soon in Hackney, new walking/jogging club to accommodate the larger sized lady, help to lose weight safely. Info: Olive 020 7923 0548.
Weekend Walks
A qualified art professional takes you around 6-10 of the most interesting exhibitions on at the moment. Meeting points: Sat 3pm, Contemporary Art Projects, 20 Rivington St, EC2. Sun 3pm, VINEspace, 25a Vyner St, E2. Walk approx 2.5hrs, £5 (£4 concs). Info: 020 7739 1743 or www.commentart.com
Get Active By ‘Walkingtogether’
For simple, easy steps towards a healthier lifestyle take part in Healthy Walks taking place across Hackney. Suitable for all ages, walks 30–60mins with a trained Health Walk leader also trained in first aid. Info: Surbjit Mahey 07891 498150 or email: surbjit.mahey@learningtrust.co.uk
Other
Kiddies Gym
Every Weds, 4-5pm. Free. 3-6yrs. Fun sessions to keep children active with qualified instructor. Stamford Hill Community Centre, N16. Info 07799645967, 07967322376 or sarah.jean-marie@chpct.nhs.uk
Shape it Up
Tuesdays, 7.30pm. Caribbean Soca Dance Fitness. Effective dance fitness techniques. Old Fire Station, Stoke Newington.£5 per session; second class free. Info: Maria: 07932 362 627; socadancefitness@hotmail.co.uk; www.myspace.com/socadancefitness.
Do you have a long-term health condition?
Such as heart/lung disease, back pain, diabetes, migraine, arthritis, IBS, osteoporosis, ME, MS, crohn’s, stroke, depression etc. Join a FREE six week (2 1/2 hrs per week) self-management course and learn new ways to deal with your condition including pain/symptom management, relaxation, exercise, fatigue, dealing with negative feelings. Next courses in Hackney starting in March and April 2008. Help with transport may be available. For more info call 0844 888 2111 (low cost call) or 0207 380 6509 or visit our website www.arthritiscare.org.uk
Peer Support Health Groups
2nd & 4th Fri, 11am-1pm. Combined mutual support group meeting for people (and family members) with diabetes and hypertension. The Sharp End, 11 Richmond Rd, E8. All welcome. Info: Maggie or Michelle, Hoxton Health Group, 020 7739 2533.
Smoking Cessation Session
Help for women to give up smoking. Special offer, limited period only. Info/appt: 07940 219880.
Sequence Dance Club
Mon & Tue 1.30-3.30pm. For older people, new members welcome. Rose Lipman Community Hall, Downham Rd N1.
Slimming World
Mon 7pm, St Michael and All Angels Community Hall, corner of Lavender Grove and Lansdowne Drive, E8
Thurs 7pm, Thursdays 7pm, All Saints Centre, Haggerston Rd, E8. Learn how to eat lots of real food and still lose weight. Call Gill 020 7502 2306 or gillyjackson@blueyonder.co.uk
Belly Dance Lessons
Sat 12-1pm. Turkish tribal and Egyptian fusion with experienced Turkish instructor/ performer, all levels welcome. Hackney Forge, 243a Victoria Park Rd, E9. £10/drop in, £80/10 sessions. Info Elif eliftarakci@yahoo.co.uk ; www.bellydancinglondon.com
Page updated: 28 Aug 2008