The physiotherapy department in the Learning Disability Service has successfully recovered six Circ8 classes across Lanarkshire following the Covid pandemic.
Circ8 is a health promotion exercise class for people with a learning disability. It consists of a warm up, eight circuit stations and a cool down activity. Some minor changes to the class format have taken place to keep participants safer during Covid.
People with a learning disability have been more vulnerable to Covid but it is now more important than ever that they are able to increase levels of physical activity. Classes are based across leisure facilities in both North and South Lanarkshire.
The dietetic department also provide input at several of the classes offering healthy eating advice and the opportunity to be weighed if required.
Aaron McMaster who attends the Wishaw class stated: “I like keeping active and getting fitter”. Barry Hunter who also attends the Wishaw class said “I like being in a safe place to exercise. I like the friends I have made and the music.”
For more information on attending please contact the physiotherapy department in the learning disability service on 01698 752689.
