Community fitness activities

Community Activities 

Explorer Events

We are back on court with our Rusty Rackets sessions in Matlock & Ashbourne week commencing 12 April! 

These sessions are perfect for anyone who is new to tennis or who wants to get back into tennis. We have a coach on hand to help you with the basics and to improve your game whilst also having a fun and social game of tennis. 

Racket hire is included however you can bring your own racket too. 

Where: Hall Leys Park, Matlock 
When: Tuesdays, 10.30 - 11.30 am 
Cost: £3

Where: Ashbourne Recreation Ground
When: Thursdays, 10.30 - 11.30 am 
Cost: £3

Booking is essential so please email sportsdevelopment@derbyshiredales.gov.uk to secure your place as numbers are limited. 

Ashbourne Activities

Wednesdays:

Cardio, Tone & Strengthen 9.30am-10.15am: a fitness class that is suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels, including those new to exercise.

Buggy Boot Camp 10.30am-11am: a fitness class suitable for mums and babies.
Both classes are designed with a mix of exercises to improve cardiovascular fitness along with toning & strengthening exercises for all the body’s main muscle groups. Flexibility & balance will also be improved.

Meet on the recreation ground. £3 per session

Thursdays:

Couch to 5K: 9.15am-10am: A 9 week program designed to steadily build you up to running 5K. Perfect for absolute beginners as it starts with a mix of running and walking which will gradually build up your fitness and stamina.

Meet on the recreation ground £3 per session.


Exercising Through Covid

In these difficult and uncertain times it is important we look after our mental and physical health as best we can. You can now exercise outside with upto 6 people. 

During the current situation we still want to keep you all active and therefore have developed a wide variety of exercise videos that you can take part in at home. this includes a weekly programme of activities. These videos are for all abilities and can be found on our Active Dales Facebook page or our new You Tube channel. 

Please read this physical activity disclaimer when taking part in our videos. 

Health Promotion Days

Our health promotion days are often held at local Doctors surgeries. These days can give you an insight into how to live a healthier and more active lifestyle in your local area. We often provide free Boditrax scans, Health Walks and Activity Taster Sessions. Information about up coming Health Promotion Days below.

Below sessions are not all under our control please

be advised sessions may not be running during the

coronavirus pandemic

Regular Activities

Our community fitness activities are for anyone who is new to exercise, or has not done regular exercise for a long time. Our qualified and approachable coaches and instructors create an informal atmosphere, making our well-structured fitness activities a great place for you to work towards increasing your health and fitness levels, with the emphasis on having fun and making new friends with people of similar fitness levels.  There's no need to book, just turn up on the day.