Introduction to Exercise, the gym and your wellbeing
The Exchange, 33 Gawber Road, Barnsley S75 2AH

Looking After Myself
Exercise can improve quality of life, help to manage stress, encourage us to feel better about ourselves, and reduce the risk of serious health conditions.
At the Recovery and Wellbeing College, we have a small but fully equipped gym with exercise specialists who can kickstart your journey to moving more.
Over this 12-week course, you will undertake an induction where you will receive a bespoke exercise plan. Sessions will be twice weekly, with each session lasting one hour, and incorporating:
- How to perform exercise safely and correctly.
- Nutrition awareness.
- Anatomy and physiology.
- Advice on how to become more active.
- Home exercise techniques.
The Gym prides itself in empowering individuals, building their confidence, and encouraging people to move on to other physical activity opportunities in the local area, after the course is complete.
Mixed Gym | |||
Mondays and Wednesdays | Commences 8th and 10th January 2024 | 12 weeks | |
Mondays and Wednesdays | Commences 8th and 10th April 2024 | 12 weeks | |
Women’s Only Gym | |||
Tuesdays and Thursdays | Commences 9th and 11th January 2024 | 12 weeks | |
Tuesdays and Thursdays | Commences 9th and 11th April 2024 | 12 weeks | |
Cost
Free
At The Exchange
Start dates and time
Term | Day | Date | Times | Duration |
---|---|---|---|---|
Term | Monday | 8 January 2024 | 12 weeks | |
Term | Wednesday | 10 January 2024 | 12 weeks | |
Term | Monday | 8 April 2024 | 12 weeks | |
Term | Wednesday | 10 April 2024 | 12 weeks | |
Term | Tuesday | 9 January 2024 | 12 weeks | |
Term | Thursday | 11 January 2024 | 12 weeks | |
Term | Tuesday | 9 April 2024 | 12 weeks | |
Term | Thursday | 11 April 2024 | 12 weeks |
Location
How do I enrol?
You are not referred to the Recovery College, you can simply enrol yourself, or on behalf of someone for any of our courses that may be of interest to you. Our courses are open to all adults and we welcome carers, supporters and professionals too.
Learner resources
Read our documents and policies for learners after enroling on a course.
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