Class Information:

Classes are located upstairs on the gym floor space.  Capacity 10 maximum for classes (not including gym sessions).  Selected classes will continue to run on zoom at the same time as clinic based classes.  Please contact reception for more information.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

General Pilates

Physiotherapist led classes guide you through sequences of Pilates based exercises that seek to challenge your balance and improve mobility and strength.  You work at your own level with guidance and encouragement.  No two classes are the same and our aim is to leave you feeling taller, more toned and aware of your own movement and ability.

Pilates allows for progression and improvement with time.

Classes are suitable for mixed ability unless stated and 1:1 sessions are recommended if you are new to this form of exercise.

Stability Ball Class

A Physiotherapist led gentle exercise class that incorporates a mixture of equipment, aerobic (heart and lung), strength and balance training elements.  This class provides a safe and supervised way to start to improve your fitness which can help you get back to fitness, or perhaps start something new.  All ages and fitness abilities welcome.  This class is also suitable for anyone with long term conditions such as Parkinson’s, stroke, heart or respiratory issues or cancer.

Try a taster class if you aren’t sure or come and watch to see if this may be for you.

Neuro Pilates

• Pilates for clients living with a neurological condition such as MS, Parkinson’s, stroke and brain injuries
• You will be invited to a 1:1 session with a neurological physiotherapist prior to joining the class to ensure the classes are tailored to your abilities

• The class is 45-minutes long and consists of a warm-up and main body of exercise which may include the use of equipment
• Each class will incorporate standing and floor based exercises, a chair can be used to support your balance or to help you get on and off the floor between exercises if required
• Each class will be taught by a neurological physiotherapist and exercises can be progressed and regressed according to your abilities
• The classes will focus on improving your strength, balance, flexibility and overall wellbeing

Wellness Workout

1 Hour circuit style class to help improve your:

• Strength
• Balance
• Mobility
• Co-ordination

Designed to work the body in all directions of movement.

Join this Personal trainer led supportive class and reap the benefits of improving your physical and mental wellbeing.

Exercise level:  Moderate intensity

Try a taster class if you aren’t sure or come and watch to see if this may be for you.

Chair Based Exercise Class

Low impact and suitable for a wide range of health conditions, led by Personal Trainer and fitness coach, Ben Durham.

Monday 3pm (Face to Face and via Zoom)

Ideal for:

• Arthritis management
• Difficulties exercising due to being overweight
• Diabetes
• Cancer recovery
• Chronic pain
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Seniors
• Post Surgical and much more….

For further information please call 01284 748200 or email ben.durham@buryphysio.co.uk

Bone Health Exercise Class

This class is specially designed for patients with Osteoporosis, Osteopenia but is also suitable for any patient with medical conditions or treatments that have had a direct impact on bone mass density (such as following cancer treatments such as radiotherapy and chemotherapy, post menopause) etc.

Benefits of these specialised classes include:

• Bone loading and muscle strength
• Exercises for postural control, spinal stability and to address areas prone to fracture such as the spine, hips and wrists
• Confidence building and mental health benefits
• Pelvic floor exercises for further spinal stability and back care
• Balance training and falls prevention
• Improvements in physical ability to carry out daily and functional tasks
• Educational content with top tips on living with and managing Osteoporosis and low bone mass density.

Mindful Movement Class

A gentle but high quality rehabilitation class led by Bury Physio’s Specialist Oncology Physiotherapists.

Sessions cover:

• Pre class screening and detailed medical history so our Specialist Physiotherapists can fully support you
• Safe exercises post cancer treatments or surgery to manage pain and side effects from any treatments
• Sessions are suitable for any type and stage of cancer for both Men and Women
• Exercises to address range of movement, lymphoedema, peripheral neuropathy, bone health and balance
• Breathing and mindfulness exercise techniques
• Cancer related fatigue management
• Strength and flexibility exercises suited to the individual
• Education and Goal setting
• Coping strategies
• Nutritional Therapy (Emma Robinson MSc)

Sessions can be attended in person at our clinic or via zoom.

6 class sessions can be funded for free thanks to the My Wish Charity at West Suffolk Hospital.

Contact your nurse specialist, Oncology Physiotherapist Angela Jiggins, or speak to Julie Parker/Navigators at the Macmillan Centre for further information and to be referred to Bury Physio.

To continue after your 6 week course, classes cost £10

Class Day/Time

Fridays at 3:30- 4:10pm

Location 

Bury Physio Clinic and Gym, Maynewater Lane, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2AB

For further information please visit;

https://www.buryphysio.co.uk

01284 748200

Express Workout (Alternate Saturday morning)

Join Ben for a short circuit style class that gets your heart rate up, challenges your muscles with strength and resistance exercises, and works on mobility and balance.

It is suitable for all levels of fitness as the stages can be adapted to increase or decrease the intensity as required.

40 minutes duration works you at a higher intensity that slower paced endurance classes and will get you ready for the weekend.

For further information please email us at admin@buryphysio.co.uk 

Class runs on alternate Saturday mornings

Strength Training for Peri/Menopause

Strength training has long been shown to improve physical health benefits such as bone density and preserving muscle mass as we age (typically muscle mass declines 3-8% per decade after the age 30 if we do no additional activity).

Research shows the benefits of strength training and bone loading exercise at the peri/menopause stages of life.  During each class you will be guided through a variety of exercises that challenge your muscle and skeletal system.

A mix of equipment will be used, ranging from body weight, hands weights, pulleys and barbells/Olympic lifting bar in a supervised circuit style class.

Work at your own level among other women who are looking to help improve symptoms of peri/menopause.

Strength training is low impact on joints whilst encouraging control of movement in a variety of positions to challenge the whole body.   Alongside mood boosting effects of heavy (or, heavier that normal) lifting, it aims to improve overall physical conditioning and mental health.

Who is it for?

Ladies experiencing peri-menopause/post-menopause symptoms, and wish to manage symptoms and improve wellbeing.

Class Structure:

A guided circuit style class with progression over the 6 week block using a range of equipment including Olympic barbells, hand weights, kettle bells and body weight exercises.

ParQ required prior to class

Small group 6-8

Group Fitness Instructor Ollie will lead you through a progressive strength class.

Duration: 30 minutes

Shower facilities available on site.

For further information please email us at admin@buryphysio.co.uk 

Group Class

Duration 1 hour

What equipment is going to be used?
Body weight, resistance bands, or light free weights (ie dumbbells, kettlebells, barbells)

Focusing on resistance training and functional fitness.

Who is the class for?
Women aged around 35-55 years old (Peri & Post Menopause)

When is the class?
7:30-8:30am

Tuesday and Thursday

Better Balance Group

The class is for all ages, exercises are functional, progressive, non-chair based and tailored for individuals within the group.

Aim: to improve balance, posture, strength and confidence.

8 week course:

Week 1- Pre-assessment with physiotherapist with Becky Hitchcock (30 mins) Please note our standard 30 minute Physiotherapy charge applies.

Week 2-7- Group exercise classes (40 mins)

Week 8- Post- assessment with physiotherapist Becky Hitchcock (30 mins) Please note our standard 30 minute Physiotherapy charge applies.

Clients will be expected to complete exercises at home as well.

You will be given a booklet with exercises to enable you to record your exercises and progressions.

Yoga

The practice of Yoga is a spiritual discipline which has many benefits on, not just the body, but the mind and emotional state as well; it is very nourishing to our soul and can provide deep healing and balance on the inside as well as the outside. Through gentle stretches and breathing the body starts to open and release deep tensions, problems in the body can be managed through yoga and often these problems tend to disappear naturally after practice.

The mind is also brought into a place of stillness, as through gentle verbal prompting, we have a strong focus on the breathing during our yoga practice and here the mind becomes much more focused and calm. Stress then is lessened and we take time to forget the outside world and connect to ourselves.

The deep diaphragmatic breathing also allows the body to relax and all the muscles begin to soften, enabling us to deepen our postures and gain flexibility. The mind becomes engulfed in the breath and thoughts become slower and a place of stillness is found.

The meditation and relaxation at the end of our practice teaches you full body relaxation, here each part of the body is concentrated on and then consciously relaxed through verbal instruction, it is not uncommon for people to fall asleep here or enter a deep place of relaxation referred to as yoga nidra or yogic sleep.

Parkinson’s Fitness and Function

This is an opportunity for people newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) to join a group with the specific aim of keeping active.

Parkinson’s makes your movements slower and smaller. Day to day activities generally become harder. At diagnosis, there is evidence to suggest that most people walk 30% less each day than others of the same age.

There’s good evidence that Exercise Is Medicine for PD. Exercise can definitely keep you fit and functional for longer. Aerobic or strenuous exercise at 80% of your maximum is thought to be neuro-protective – this means that it may slow down the damage to dopamine producing cells in your brain.

Having PD can make you feel down, maybe apathetic and like you don’t want to exercise. A good reason to join this group is to meet others in the same boat who will help to keep you motivated when the going gets tough.

If you have not done much exercise recently … or if you have never been one to exercise, don’t worry. We will take it slowly and only get you to do what you can. Our motto is start out gently and build up slowly.

This is how the Parkinson’s functional fitness class works:

Please book an initial assessment with Ben Durham (Specialist Parkinson’s class instructor) or Physiotherapist Hayley Jarvill. The reason for the first meeting is to get to know you, to identify a few things you find hard that you’d like to be able to do better and to take some measurements of your general fitness, balance and movements to help to monitor your progress. This session will take about an hour and a half. You will need to wear loose, comfortable clothes, trainers and bring reading glasses.

About the exercise groups:

Both classes start with a warm-up and you then learn exercises specifically designed to help people with PD.
Online zoom classes are also an option for people who prefer to exercise from the comfort of their home.
Ben Durham (Specialist Personal trainer) runs the group class sessions.

We offer re-measurement sessions every 3-6 months so that you can check how you are getting on compared to how you were when you started in the group. Book your re-measurement session with Ben.

Monday 5.00-6.00pm & Thursday’s 11:30-12:30 at Bury Physio

The cost:
The cost is £10 a session, pay as you go, or £40 a month for 4 classes and membership of the Bury Physio gym.

The advantage of joining the gym, is that you use the gym to do your exercises between sessions. If this cost is prohibitive for you please contact Kecia Harris of Parkinson’s UK who may be able to help.
Email: KHarris@parkinsons.org.uk

Ante-natal and Postnatal Pilates

Mat based exercises using precise movements and breathing techniques to maintain, build and regain a strong and flexible body.

Antenatal Pilates focuses on pelvic floor strength/relaxation and reducing pelvic girdle and lower back pain.  Maintaining muscle length, flexibility and control during pregnancy can help you prepare for birth as well as help with recovery.

40 minutes duration

Pay as you go

Postnatal Pilates can commence from 6 weeks post birth.  You are guided through the gentle reactivation of the muscles supporting the trunk.  Exercises and sequences help improve muscle tone and stability and prevent issues like muscle tightness from feeding postures and muscle weakness from bladder incontinence.   Babies are welcome to this class.

40 minutes duration

Pay as you go (6 weeks recommended)

Classes TBC

What are the classes like?

The classes run for 30 minutes with a warm up, floor exercises/sequences (additional equipment used where indicated) and finishing with a 5 minute cool down/relaxation.

The classes are taught by a qualified physiotherapist in small groups of up to 10 people maximum.

1:1 classes are available.

We supply all equipment for our classes.

Antenatal classes offer a variety of modifications to exercises as you progress through your pregnancy.  Both antenatal and postnatal classes utilise additional equipment to help you challenge your arms, legs and trunk whilst maintaining good posture and alignment, when appropriate.

There are lots of changes to the body during pregnancy which can alter your posture, breathing and demand on your trunk muscles, particularly the abdominal muscles.  Classes are structured to ensure you can care for yourself and your baby within a fun environment.