Physical Activity

Cycling

Rugeley Foyer invested in five bicycles thanks to the Health Programme. The rural location of Rugeley Foyer is ideal for cycling and all bikes have been used regularly. Some residents have even taken on the challenge of a 6 mile bike ride!





Market Rasen Foyer raised £80 for Red Nose Day cycling on the Foyer's static bike from 9 am till 4.30 pm!

To find out more about cycling click here:
http://www.sustrans.org.uk/default.asp?sID=1089651611859



Swimming

A few Foyers introduced swimming as taster sessions to their residents, and because they were so popular, they have been doing them regularly. Blackburn with Darwen Foyer have free weekly swimming session at ‘Waves’ swimming pool and Yeovil Foyer also have free swim passes for their residents, for their local pool.

To find out more about how you can overcome your fear of swimming click here:
http://www.swimmingwithoutstress.co.uk/sws/



Football

Bristol and Yeovil Foyers have enjoyed playing against each other and Blackburn with Darwen Foyer have a five-a-side football team and a team in the Thursday night league.



Click here to find out more about the Football Foundation:
http://www.footballfoundation.org.uk/


Circus Skills

‘Circus Jim’ a local circus skills instructor has been teaching residents at Blackburn with Darwen Foyer, skills based around balance, co-ordination and physical dexterity. The residents are going to perform at the Foyer, to show off their new skills.



Kickboxing and Boxing

Yeovil Foyer runs Kickboxing courses over 6 weeks and weekly Boxing sessions at a local martial arts centre.

Weekly Fitness Sessions

Many Foyers, including Blackburn with Darwen Foyer have invested in a Nintendo Wii and Wii fit board to encourage young people to exercise.

Redbridge Foyer residents and staff have got some catchy names for their weekly activities:

Motivation Mondays
Gym, fitness groups and leisure centre passes are all available.

Wii Wednesdays
Wii Sports, Olympic Games and Wii Fit morning and afternoon sessions happen every Wednesday, with options for female only sessions and different games, groups and levels.

Fit Thursdays
Redbridge Foyer staff and residents have been making the most of their Health Pack. Now that the sun is shining, they are planning regular trips to the local park to play football and rounders.