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Health, fitness & dance A-Z

As well as the below listings, Rushcliffe Country Park hosts a wide range of health and fitness activities. Please visit the Park’s website for the latest information, dates and times. See also our Kids & Young People’s Activities and Sports pages.

  • Adele Louise Dance Academy

Children’s freestyle and street dance classes. Thursdays from 5.30pm to 7.30pm at the Village Hall.  Contact Adele Edge on 07519 557 763 or visit www.adelelouisedanceacademy.com for full details.

  • Belly Dancing

Mondays 7.30pm to 8:30pm at Keyworth Village Hall. Contact Jo on 07813 183 520 or visit the group’s Facebook page.

  • Clubbercise

This is dance fitness in the dark with disco lights and glow sticks to dance anthems from the 90s to present day. 13+, children aged 13 to 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Mondays at Ruddington Methodist Hall 6:50pm to 7:35pm. Contact Lynsey 07877 211 798 for further details or visit www.lvnfitness.co.uk to book.

  • Dance Fit Class

Dancing and fitness for adults. You don’t need a partner! 7.30pm to 8.30pm in the Methodist Church Hall. Contact Julie 07977 298 559 or Lauren 07891 973 324.

  • Easy Living Yoga

6:30-7:30 Wednesday evenings, The Studio, Unit D, Compound Strength & Conditioning.

Yoga classes for all abilities, come down and have some fun, try out something new. We focus on a true mix of breathwork, meditation and movement to create a strong yet relaxing practice. Prices: £10 per class, £40 for 5 class pass and your first class is free to be able to try it out. Booking is essential – Book a session with Easy Living Yoga https://easylivingyoga.setmore.com/  . Follow @easylivingyoga on Facebook or Instagram for more updates.

  • Emma Cain School of Dance

Children’s dance class. Wednesdays from 3.50pm to 4.35pm (ages 2-4) and 4:35pm to 5:35pm (ages 5-12) at St. Peter’s Rooms. Contact Emma Cain on 07779 875 604 or visit the School’s website for details.

  • Hearing Aid Clinic

First Thursday of the month, 11:30am to 12:30pm at St Peter’s Rooms.  Contact Laura Ainsworth via www.heartogether.org,uk to find out more.

  • K2 Dance Academy

A range of ballet, dance and theatre classes for children aged 3+. Also ballet and tap classes for adults. Classes take place in the Chapel at the Village Hall in Ruddington, or in Cotgrave, West Bridgford and Tollerton. Visit www.k2danceacademy.co.uk for details of classes, timetables and locations.

  • Lockton School of Dance

Ballroom & Latin dance classes for adults and children, plus Dance Fit and Tea Dances for adults. Classes are held at the Village Hall or Methodist Church Hall. Call 07977 298 559 for details.

  • Martial Arts

See Sports page.

  • Move & Mingle Health Walks

See Footpaths & Walks page.

  • Mindfulness

8 week courses run from time to time. Mindfulness courses use meditation to train our “awareness” of our thoughts, feelings and body sensations. For bookings or more information, please visit www.exercisemindfulness.co.uk.

  • Personal Training

See Body Buddha above.

  • Pilates, Fitness

Alexandria-Lilliman Barker offers Fitness Pilates at the Hermitage in Ruddington on Monday nights, 7.15pm to 8pm and 8.15pm to 9pm. Call 07900 402 766 to book your place.

  • Pilates & Relaxation

Pilates & relaxation to help backs and other injuries, stress and anxiety. Good for all ages & abilities. Helps joints and encourages inner healing and posture. Tuesdays 10am to 11am at St. Peter’s Rooms. £5 pay as you go (bring a mat and towel). Contact Debs on 0776 855 4848 for details.

  • Pilates

Small mixed ability Pilates mat classes at the Framework Knitters Museum Chapel. Sunday 10:30am, Tuesday 9:30am, Thursday 6pm and Friday 6pm, all abilities and experiences welcome. Please get in touch to secure your place by contacting Jo at body.align@outlook.com or call 07715 141 587. Find out more at www.facebook.com/BodyAlignNotts.

  • The Postnatal Plan

Mondays from 11am to 12:30pm at The Ruddington Arms on Wilford Road. Professional, affordable and friendly support and education from Olivia, a former midwife. From infant support and baby care to individual breastfeeding support, all your parenting needs will be covered. A great way to meet other mums and share experiences in a cosy and sociable setting. For more info and to book your free introductory session, contact Olivia on 07722 921 660 or email enquiries@lotusmaternity.co.uk. Or visit www.lotusmaternity.co.uk.

  • Renew Cafe

Every Wednesday from 2.30 to 4.30pm at The Hub, 62 Musters Road. Arts, crafts and games. Renew Cafe is hosted by Ruddington Baptist Church. All are welcome. For more information, please contact Rev Sam Hackett on 07403 519 704, email at sam.hackett@ruddingtonbaptist.org.uk or visit www.ruddingtonbaptist.org.uk/whats-on/renew-ruddington/.

  • Rockbox

This is a HIIT boxing and toning session with drumsticks set to modern rock music playlist. Suitable for all abilities and for all the family aged 6 upwards. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Monday evenings at 6pm in the Methodist Church Hall. Contact Lynsey 07877 211 798 for further details or visit www.lvnfitness.co.uk to book.

  • Slimming World

Healthy eating slimming club. All welcome. Come along to lose weight, get fit and eat healthily for life. Every Monday at 5:30pm and 6:30pm at the Jubilee Clubhouse. Contact Yvonne on 07717 307 007 or visit www.slimmingworld.co.uk for details.

  • Swing Into Shape

60+ fitness class. Enjoy safe, effective exercise to music with no floor work or jogging. Tuesdays 11am to 11.45am in the Village Hall. £4.50 including tea and coffee. Pay as you go. Friends & laughter guaranteed. Call Teresa Thompson on 0115 921 6056. (24 years’ teaching experience.)

  • Yoga

Tuesdays at the Methodist Church Hall from 7pm to 8.15pm. Contact Debbie on 0115 933 4852 or 07941 526 136 for details.

  • Yoga with Katie The Yogi

Classes in the hall at Rushcliffe Country Park. A variety of classes every Saturday from 1st April 2023. Beginner friendly and suitable for everyone, regardless of age, gender, size or shape. To find our more and book online, please visit www.katietheyogi.co.uk. Or email katietheyogii@gmail.com for info.

  • Yoga with Sarah

Suitable for all levels, beginners very welcome.  Build strength, increase flexibility and balance, as well as helping to relax and de-stress the mind. At Compound Strength & Conditioning gym in Ruddington.  9.30am until 10.30am, every Sunday morning.  £5 a class and the first one is free.  I have mats available to borrow. To book, contact me via Facebook www.facebook.com/sarahhateleyyoga or email sarahhateleyyoga@gmail.com. Or call 07793 402 535.

  • Zumba Gold 50+ Fun Fitness

A gentle dance-based fitness class using uplifting music of varying rhythms. The movements used are suitable for the mature participant; there is no floor work and verbal instructions are given. As this is so popular, there are two classes running on Mondays at the Village Hall at 10am and 11am. Your first class is free. Please call or text Erika on 07967 190 442, email erikazumba@hotmail.com or visit www.50plusfunfitness.co.uk

  • Zumba Gold

A popular Latin-dance inspired workout of Zumba and makes it accessible for seniors, beginners or others needing modifications in their exercise routine. Fridays at Ruddington Methodist Church Hall, 9:30am. Contact Lynsey 07877 211 798 for further details or visit www.lvnfitness.co.uk to book.

Disclaimer: Please remember that the Parish Council can’t be responsible for events, activities or classes which don’t take place as advertised. This information is provided to you in good faith and we can’t be held responsible for changes to any of the activities listed. Ruddington Parish Council does not endorse any service, business or organisation mentioned on this site.