Group Classes

Classes for all abilities in Suffolk

Our group sessions are welcoming, supportive, and designed for everyone. We adapt every exercise so people of all abilities can feel confident, stay active, and enjoy moving together.

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Safe, Supportive Group Exercise

Our low-impact classes are designed to help people of all abilities stay active, build strength, and maintain muscle. They are especially beneficial for anyone managing joint issues, supporting healthy ageing, or keeping on top of long-term health conditions, all in a safe and supportive group environment.

Sessions are also appropriately challenging and include progressive resistance training to help improve balance and stability, support bone density, and make everyday movements (like getting up from a chair, climbing stairs, and carrying shopping) feel easier and more confident.

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What our classes could do for your fitness?

Everyone has different needs, goals, and levels of experience. Our group classes are designed to suit a wide range of abilities, helping you build strength, improve mobility, and stay active in a safe and supportive environment.

Build muscle & support bone health

Strength exercises help maintain muscle, increase bone density, and reduce osteoporosis risk.

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Increase functional strength

Improve the power you need for everyday tasks like stairs, chairs, and carrying shopping.

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Enhance balance & joint function

Exercises improve stability, coordination, and joint mobility, lowering fall risk and keeping you moving comfortably.

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Boost metabolic & heart health

Regular strength and mobility work supports blood sugar control, insulin sensitivity, and cardiovascular health.

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Why people love our workouts

Our strength and mobility classes will get you strong

My husband and I have been attending Enable Fitness classes for just under a year now to help improve our strength, balance and mobility. We are really feeling the benefit which accumulates gently over time. We’re with a small, friendly group of people and the classes are fun. The exercise programme varies week to week. We are encouraged to work at our own pace and own level of ability. It works very well for us!

SA

The classes are suitable for all ages and all abilities, although targeted at strength and fitness. The exercises have really helped my joint pains and improved my flexibility. The exercises are varied week by week so it doesn't become repetitive and I always come away feeling energised. The class is based on a 'circuit' routine and there is a chair at every station so if a person can't stand they can sit to do the exercise. This class has really made a great difference to me, thank you Mathilde

L J

I have been going to these classes for nearly two years. We have a very encouraging instructor and they understand the movement difficulties that come on with older age. Classes are fun, enthusiastic and lively and are designed to definitely ‘ENABLE’ strength and mobility for the elderly.

SP

I have been attending these classes for almost two years now and can recommend them to anyone looking for a group that’s friendly and full of fun. The various exercises set are varied and challenging but can be adjusted for each person’s abilities. From a personal point of view the classes have made me fitter with improved balance and I’d say to anyone, “come, see us in action and judge for yourself “. You won’t be disappointed.

J S

The main reason to attend is to help us retain some movement at an easier pace, of course you could go to a gym and spend hundreds of pounds and come out exhausted at the end, but that’s not for me. For me the friendships I have made and those yet to come make this the ideal way to help oneself feel as though you are doing something to fight off the inevitable march of old age. our instructor is a well-qualified host who knows all about us oldies and is doing her best to keep us as fit as she can

T W

My husband and I have been attending Enable classes regularly since they started in Melton nearly three years ago. The classes are small, varied and well-run, with a maximum of 12 people in the class, and the emphasis is on building up our strength and balance to help prevent falls. All the exercises are carried out either on or near a chair, with the priority being the care and safety of all class members. Our instructor hard and relates well to her students. Her classes are happy, relaxed and social, with several new friendships having developed as a direct result of Enable Fitness. Enable Fitness enables other people to discover the physical and mental health benefits enjoyed by her students

S B

I find the classes very enjoyable and feel they are doing me some good. Our teacher is excellent and doesn't treat us 'mature' pupils as though we are doddery old souls! The exercises can be tailored to our individual needs & the instructor checks with us before each class if there any changes in our health she should know about. I always leave the classes feeling uplifted and would recommend them to anyone needing a boost to their health regime

M W

I have been attending Enable Fitness classes for a few years now and would highly recommend them to those of “senior” years. Our instructor is delightful to work with - always encouraging, sympathetic and empathetic. If anyone has an injury she will work round it and suggest an alternative. Every week we do different exercises so no boredom sets in and it’s quite exciting to enter the room and see what is laid out! She chooses good music too and is always open to requests!

J G

My Enable Fitness Therapy classes are an essential and very positive part of my life with Parkinson's. However I feel before a class I feel better after an hour of instructor-led exercise.

D W

Exercise tailored to individual needs, This place is so helpful. Not the usual work-up-a -sweat gym, it’s about devising exercise tailored to individual needs, whether that’s regaining mobility, balance, strength, or whatever your issues are. Always friendly and constructive advice on hand to guide and encourage.

Sue C

Frequently asked questions

Our classes are resistance-based, which means we use a mix of equipment like weights, resistance bands, exercise balls, and chairs, to work the muscles encouraging them to stay strong, whilst keeping sessions as varied as possible. You can expect more of the class to be standing, with seated alternative available for anyone who needs them and chair exercises to help us work particular muscle groups.

The sessions are designed to:

  • Build muscle strength and mass
  • Improve balance and coordination
  • Support joint mobility
  • Strengthen the core
  • Promote better bone density

Over time, these classes can help you feel more confident in your movement, maintain independence, reduce the risk of falls, and manage mobility issues such as arthritis.

These classes are suitable for anyone who wants to improve their strength and mobility, including:

  • People who feel their strength or mobility is changing with age
  • Anyone returning to exercise after illness, injury, or surgery (with medical approval)
  • Individuals who are conscious about supporting their physical health as they age people who want support to exercise alongside mobility or health issues (if in line with medical guidance)

If you’re unsure whether the classes are right for you, we recommend checking with your GP or a medical professional.

Our classes are a welcoming, non-judgemental space for like-minded individuals who want to get together to improve their health and fitness. We usually structure the classes like this:

  • Arrive 5 minutes before class so we can start promptly
    Begin with a 5–10 minute warm-up
  • Move into the main resistance session, which may include exercises using bands, weights, exercise balls, bodyweight, chairs, and other equipment
  • Finish with 5–10 minutes of cool-down stretches

Total class time is generally 50–60 minutes.

Classes are small (maximum 12 participants) so the instructor can offer supervision and guidance. If an exercise feels unsafe, painful, or confusing, your instructor will happily show alternatives or adjustments. Rest whenever you need to – there’s no need to explain.

You don’t need to bring anything — we provide all the equipment. Water is available at our venues, but if you prefer to have your own bottle handy during the class, feel free to bring one. We often use small weights (0.5–2.5kg). If you own a pair you prefer to use, you’re welcome to bring them.

For clothing, choose something comfortable and non-restrictive so you can move freely. Good supportive trainers with grip are important to keep you safe while exercising.

You will always be offered your first class for free as a taster.

If you decide to sign up for weekly classes, payments are taken monthly, much like a membership, however, you are free to cancel at any time and are not locked in.

Can I pay as I go?

We currently do not offer pay-as-you-go at the moment, as spaces are limited and we want to make sure regular participants can benefit from consistent weekly sessions.

How are payments taken?

Payments are collected securely via GoCardless, a trusted direct debit provider. You’ll be asked to provide your name, sort code, account number, and home address. All forms are destroyed once payment is set up.

Standard membership: £35 per month (usually 4–5 classes depending on the month)

Reduced classes due to council funding may be available in some towns/villages due to local council funding, at £20/month (currently Hollesley, Tunstall and Rendlesham until August 2026). During the Christmas period, classes generally don’t run from 24th December to 2nd January, but all other sessions in December will still take place.

If you need to miss a class, you are welcome to attend another location if convenient. Just check our website for other classes, locations and times, then let your instructor or our team know you wish to change for that week.

What happens when I’m off on holiday or ill?

Your monthly membership reserves your space whether you attend or not. This allows everyone to plan confidently and ensures you have a place waiting for you. You are not able to bring payment forward for missed classes due to
sickness or holidays.

If you are away for a prolonged period of time i.e. a few months, but intend on coming back, the only way we can guarantee your place will be to continue your membership during your period of absence.

If your usual instructor is unavailable, a trained cover instructor will run the session you can expect the same class style, with their own personal touch.

We do not run classes over public holidays such as bank holiday Mondays and Good Friday.

If your class falls on one of these days, you will always be given the option to attend another of the classes listed here. Just message us or ask your instructor if there is an alternative class you would like to attend. 

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