Active Lifestyles Fitness Classes
At our Active Lifestyles centres we have a diverse range of classes designed to suit all levels and interests, from high-energy workouts to mindful movement sessions. Whether you’re looking to boost your strength, improve your flexibility, or simply enjoy an active lifestyle, our schedule has something for everyone. Check out the timetable below to find the perfect class for you.
Stroud Fitness Class Descriptions
Aerobics
Jump into an energizing workout that’s all about moving, laughing, and feeling great! This mixed-impact class, set to upbeat music, will boost your cardio fitness and help you reach your weight loss goals. And don’t worry if dancing’s not your thing—each move is simple and repeated so everyone can keep up and enjoy the rhythm. Perfect for all levels and abilities—come as you are!
Alignment Yoga
AMRAP
Push your limits in this high-intensity, full-body workout! In our AMRAP class, you’ll perform paired exercises for a set amount of time, completing as many rounds or reps as possible. This format challenges your endurance, strength, and mental grit—keeping the pace fast, focused, and motivating.
Aqua Aerobics
Aqua HIIT
Turn up the intensity with this invigorating pool-based workout. Aqua HIIT combines short, powerful intervals of exercise with brief recovery periods, designed to build strength, stamina, and cardiovascular fitness. The water provides natural resistance while being gentle on your joints—giving you a challenging, low-impact workout that leaves you feeling strong, energised, and refreshed.
Aqua Power
This is a high-energy water workout that combines strength training and explosive, plyometric movements. Expect to build muscle, boost power and improve endurance – all with less impact on your joints.
Aqua Tone
This low impact water workout focuses on strengthening and toning your muscles, while moving to the beat of the music. A great full body workout.
Aqua Strength
Build power and stability in a low-impact, joint-friendly environment. This strength-focused pool class uses the natural resistance of water—along with specialised equipment—to help tone muscles, improve endurance, and support overall fitness. Ideal for all levels, Aqua Strength offers a refreshing way to challenge your body while being kind to your joints.
Aqua Zumba
This class combines the fun, energetic dance moves of Zumba with the low-impact, resistance-based workout of water aerobics. This makes it a great option for improving cardiovascular health, building muscle, and increasing flexibility.
Body Conditioning
Body Conditioning is a dynamic, full-body workout designed to tone muscles, boost endurance, and improve overall fitness. This class combines strength training, cardio intervals, and core work to target every major muscle group. Expect a mix of bodyweight exercises and equipment-based moves that challenge your strength, stability, and stamina.
Whether you’re looking to sculpt lean muscle, increase functional strength, or simply feel fitter and more energised, Body Conditioning delivers results.
Boxercise
Get fighting fit with Boxercise – a high-energy, partner-based workout that blends boxing techniques with powerful cardio and strength training. You’ll practice punches, kicks, and strikes using focus pads, improving your technique, speed, and power in every session. This fun, fast-paced class is perfect for boosting fitness, coordination, and confidence, all while releasing stress and burning serious calories. No boxing experience needed – just bring your energy and gloves!
Core Blitz
This class is designed to help strengthen and tone your core in just 30 minutes. Expect intense exercises targeting your abs, obliques and lower back to build stability and power.
Core Conditioning
This class focuses on strengthening your core muscles with a big emphasis on technique. The class helps improve posture, balance and overall stability, making everyday movements easier and reducing the risk of injury.
Circuits
A full body workout that moves you through different exercise stations targeting strength, cardio and endurance. You’ll spend a set time at each station before switching to the next, keeping your heart rate up and muscles working hard.
Dance Fitness
Turn up the music and move your body with Dance Fitness – a fun, high-energy workout that blends easy-to-follow dance routines with cardio fitness training to get your heart pumping and your mood soaring. Perfect for all fitness levels, this class is designed to boost endurance, coordination, and confidence. No dance experience needed – just bring your rhythm and enjoy the party!
Feel Good Fitness
The ultimate feel-good dance workout.
This vibrant and energising class blends feel-good movement with fitness, uplifting music, and positive vibes. Choreographed routines are designed to improve coordination, rhythm, cardiovascular fitness, and muscle tone.
Ideal for those looking for a fun, creative way to stay active and feel empowered. Whether you’re shaking off the week or setting the tone for the weekend, this class is all about lifting your mood and having fun.
Fitball
Strengthen your core and improve your balance with Fitball – a low-impact workout using large exercise balls to support and challenge your body. This gentle yet effective class focuses on stability, flexibility, and muscle toning, with easy-to-follow movements that enhance core strength and posture. Ideal for all fitness levels, Fitball helps you build body awareness while enjoying a relaxed, supportive environment.
Fit For Life
Move at your own pace through a variety of exercises including bodyweight training, mobility, and optional resistance work. The class is ideal for those returning to exercise, older adults, or anyone seeking a gentler yet effective workout. Beginners, older adults, those recovering from injury, or anyone looking for a sustainable, enjoyable way to stay active.
Forever Fit
A simple class that focuses on building strength, improving balance, and strengthening the core. We use light weights and easy exercises to help you stay steady and strong everyday. Perfect for beginners and anyone recovering from an injury.
Gentle Pilates
A slow-paced class designed to improve core strength, flexibility, and posture with gentle movements. Perfect for beginners or anyone looking for a calm, low impact workout that helps increase body awareness and reduce tension.
Gentle Yoga
Slow down, breathe deeply, and move mindfully with Gentle Yoga – a calming class designed to support relaxation, flexibility, and inner balance. Through gentle stretches, focused breathing, and guided relaxation, you’ll improve mobility, body awareness, and stress relief at a pace that suits you. Ideal for beginners or anyone seeking a peaceful, restorative practice, this class offers a nurturing space to reconnect with your body and mind.
GRIT Strength
Take your training to the next level with Les Mills GRIT Strength – a 30-minute high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout designed to build lean muscle, strength, and explosive power. Using barbells, weight plates, and bodyweight exercises, this scientifically backed workout pushes you to your max with short, intense bursts of effort followed by recovery periods. Led by expert Les Mills coaches and driven by powerful music, GRIT Strength delivers fast results and keeps you coming back stronger every time.
Group Cycling
Power through an exhilarating ride with Group Cycling – a high-energy, low-impact cardio workout on stationary bikes. Set to motivating music and guided by an inspiring instructor, you’ll tackle varying speeds, resistance levels, and cycling drills that simulate hills, sprints, and endurance challenges. This class is perfect for building leg strength, stamina, and cardiovascular fitness, while boosting your mood. Suitable for all fitness levels.
Learn to Lift
A beginner-friendly class designed to teach the fundamentals of weight training. You’ll master safe lifting techniques, learn how to use equipment correctly, and develop a solid foundation for improving strength, posture, and confidence. With expert guidance and a supportive environment, this class is perfect for anyone new to resistance training or looking to refine their form and technique.
Les Mills Body Balance
BODYBALANCE™ Body Balance is the Yoga, Tai Chi, Pilates workout that builds flexibility and strength and leaves you feeling centred and calm. Controlled breathing, concentration and a carefully structured series of stretches, moves and poses to music create a holistic workout that brings the body into a state of harmony and balance. You can also try Les Mills classes at home with the Les Mills on Demand app.
Les Mills Body Combat
An empowering class inspired by martial arts, set to a mixture of motivating music to get you through a high intensity calorie burning workout. No martial arts experience needed for this body-blasting workout. You can also try Les Mills classes at home with the Les Mills on Demand app.
Les Mills Body Pump
BODYPUMP™ is the original barbell class that strengthens your entire body. This 60-minute workout challenges all your major muscle groups by using the best weight-room exercises like Squats, Presses, Lifts and Curls. Great music, awesome instructors and your choice of weights inspire you to get the results you came for – and fast! You can also try Les Mills classes at home with the Les Mills on Demand app.
Legs, Bums & Tums
Tone and strengthen with a fun, full lower-body workout targeting all those key areas! This class combines exercises for your legs, glutes, and core, using equipment like hand weights, steps, bars, and bands to keep things exciting. Perfect for all fitness levels, Legs, Bums & Tums helps you feel stronger, more confident, and ready to take on the day. Come join us and work those muscles in a friendly, supportive setting!
Movement to Music
A beginner-friendly class designed to teach the fundamentals of weight training. You’ll master safe lifting techniques, learn how to use equipment correctly, and develop a solid foundation for improving strength, posture, and confidence. With expert guidance and a supportive environment, this class is perfect for anyone new to resistance training or looking to refine their form and technique
Moving with Strength
Train together, grow stronger together in Moving with Strength – a fun, partner-based workout using weights and teamwork to build muscle and improve technique. You and your workout buddy will complete guided strength exercises that focus on functional movement, and mutual motivation. This class is perfect for boosting confidence, connection, and physical strength, making fitness a social and supportive experience.
Power Pilates
A challenging Pilates workout that combines core strengthening with strength and endurance exercises. This class moves at a faster pace to build muscle tone, improve flexibility and boost overall body power.
Power Yoga
A challenging yoga class that combines strength, flexibility and balance through dynamic poses and flowing sequences. Expect to build stamina and tone muscle, while improving focus and body awareness.
Rave Fit
Get ready to dance, sweat and shine in this high-energy workout set to upbeat music. Using glow sticks, you’ll move through fun dance routines in a colourful, party-like atmosphere.
Roll & Release
This class is focused on using foam rollers to release muscle tension, improve flexibility and aid recovery. Learn techniques to massage tight muscles, reduce soreness and increase blood flow.
Stability & Balance
Enhance your everyday movement with Stability & Balance – a focused, standing workout designed to improve core strength, balance, and coordination. Through simple, controlled exercises, you’ll activate key muscle groups that support posture and stability, helping you move with greater confidence, control, and safety. Ideal for all fitness levels, this class is especially beneficial for improving mobility, fall prevention, and overall body awareness.
Standing Forever Fit
A fun easy-to-follow class that mixes gentle standing dance moves with strength exercises. This will help you improve co-ordination, balance and muscle strength – all while keeping you moving and feeling great.
Step it Up
A cardio workout using a step box to perform a variety or stepping patterns and movements. It will help improve fitness, co-ordination and is suitable for all levels.
Stretch & Mobility
Give your body the care it deserves with this enjoyable, easy-going class focused on stretching and mobility! Perfect for anyone looking to increase flexibility, release tension, and move with ease, this class helps prevent tight muscles and reduces the risk of injury. With guided, effective stretches, you’ll improve your range of motion and feel more comfortable in daily life. Join us to unwind, recharge, and embrace a healthier, more flexible you!
Technique & Strength
Master the fundamentals and build lasting strength in Technique & Strength – a focused class designed to improve your form, control, and confidence with resistance training. You’ll learn how to perform key movements safely and effectively while working with weights to develop muscle strength, stability, and posture. Ideal for beginners and anyone looking to refine their technique, this class helps you train smarter and reduce the risk of injury.
Tabata
A high intensity interval training class using only your bodyweight. Short bursts on intense exercises are followed by brief rest periods to boost your strength, endurance and metabolism.
Tai Chi
Experience the calming, graceful art of Tai Chi—perfect for reducing stress, improving balance, and enhancing overall well-being. This gentle practice uses slow, fluid movements to build flexibility, posture, and balance, making it accessible to all fitness levels. With regular practice, Tai Chi can help relieve chronic aches and pains, especially in the back, neck, and shoulders. Step into a peaceful space where movement meets mindfulness, and discover the benefits of this ancient practice for body and mind.
Total Toning
A full-body workout that targets all major muscle groups using a variety of equipment. This class focuses on building muscular strength, improving definition, and enhancing overall body balance and endurance. With expert guidance and a mix of dynamic and controlled movements, you’ll leave feeling stronger, more confident, and energised. Suitable for all fitness levels.
Weighted Tabata
Challenge your strength and stamina with Weighted Tabata – a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout using weights to push your muscles and elevate your performance. Through short bursts of weighted exercises followed by brief rest periods, this class helps you build power, endurance, and muscular control. It’s perfect for those looking to train hard while focusing on technique and strength development.
Vinyasa Yoga
Flow with intention in Vinyasa Yoga – a dynamic, breath-led practice that weaves movement and mindfulness into a seamless sequence of poses. Each class invites you to connect breath with motion, cultivating strength, flexibility, and inner focus. With a meditative rhythm and fluid transitions, Vinyasa encourages presence, balance, and a deeper awareness of body and mind. This practice offers space to explore, energise, and restore.
Dursley Fitness Class Descriptions
80s Aerobics
Step back in time and get moving with this fun, high-energy workout! With a fabulous ’80s soundtrack, this class combines simple moves, a touch of dance, and plenty of flair to keep you motivated. Perfect for toning, strengthening, and getting your heart pumping, it’s a great way to enjoy cardio with a nostalgic twist. Whether you’re new to fitness or an aerobics fan, come join the fun and bring out your inner ’80s superstar!
Aerobics
Jump into an energizing workout that’s all about moving, laughing, and feeling great! This mixed-impact class, set to upbeat music, will boost your cardio fitness and help you reach your weight loss goals. And don’t worry if dancing’s not your thing—each move is simple and repeated so everyone can keep up and enjoy the rhythm. Perfect for all levels and abilities—come as you are!
Barre
Strengthen, tone, and lengthen with Barre, a class inspired by the principles of dance and Pilates. Focusing on postural alignment, core strength, and lower body toning, this workout uses chairs for support, allowing you to move with confidence and precision. It’s perfect for improving flexibility and building graceful strength in a welcoming, supportive atmosphere. Join us to experience a class that challenges and empowers from the inside out!
Alignment Yoga
Discover the power of posture with Alignment Yoga, a calming class that emphasizes subtle movements and mindful positioning. Focusing on alignment rather than fast flows, this session teaches you how proper posture can prevent injury and enhance your overall well-being. You’ll also explore breath control techniques that bring calm and clarity, supporting both body and mind. Perfect for all levels, this class offers a grounding, gentle approach to help you move and feel your best. Join us to connect with your body and find your balance.
Beginners Fitness
New to fitness? This is the perfect place to start! Our Beginners Fitness class offers a welcoming, supportive environment to help you ease into exercise safely and confidently. Whether you’re recovering from injury, managing back or joint issues, or simply beginning your fitness journey, this class is designed for you. With gentle, effective exercises and a friendly group atmosphere, you’ll build strength, improve mobility, and feel empowered every step of the way. Come join us and take that first step towards a healthier, happier you!
Body Conditioning
Strengthen, tone, and feel fantastic with this full-body workout! Using a mix of body weight exercises and equipment, this class is designed to boost your strength, stamina, and overall fitness. Every movement can be adjusted to fit your comfort level, so whether you’re a beginner or a fitness enthusiast, you’ll feel right at home. Join us and discover just how strong you can be!
Boot Scootin’ Dance
Get ready to kick up your heels in our lively Country Dance class! This fun-filled session combines aerobic style exercise with classic country dance moves, perfect for dancers of all levels.
Choose to Move
Ready to start your fitness journey? Designed for those 60 and over, this welcoming class is a perfect way to stay active, build confidence, and turn back the clock! Choose to Move helps improve balance, flexibility, strength, and independence—all in a friendly, supportive setting. Chairs are available as part of the workout, providing extra stability if you need it. Join us for a class that’s as fun as it is beneficial, and feel stronger and more energized with each session!
Circuits
Get ready to move, sweat, and strengthen in this fun, station-based workout! Our Circuits class targets every part of your body with a mix of exercises and equipment that keeps things exciting. Whether you’re new to fitness or looking for a challenge, this class offers something for everyone, with options to suit all levels. Come explore, enjoy, and get stronger together!
Core Blimey
Give your core the attention it deserves with this quick, effective workout! Core Blimey targets your abs and strengthens your lower back, making it perfect for building a solid foundation. These short sessions fit seamlessly into a busy schedule, whether you’re squeezing in a quick workout or adding a core boost to your gym routine. Join us to tone, strengthen, and feel the benefits in no time!
Dance Fitness
This high-energy session combines elements of various dance styles—think hip-hop, jazz, salsa, and more—along with dynamic fitness moves for a full-body workout. You’ll experience invigorating choreography set to upbeat music, designed to elevate your heart rate while having a blast.
Glutes, Arms and Abs
Strengthen and tone in just 30 minutes! This focused workout targets those key areas—glutes, arms, and abs—helping you build strength and confidence. Perfect for a busy schedule, this quick, effective class will leave you feeling energized and ready to take on the day. Join us and tackle those “wobbly bits” in a fun, supportive environment!
Hatha Yoga
A relaxing and gentle class that helps align body and mind. Through mindful movement and breath awareness we release tension, improve suppleness and restore balance. Each class includes energising and calming yoga postures, at first lying on the mat and then standing. All abilities are welcome. You can bring a blanket for the guided relaxation at the end of the class.
Indoor Cycling
Hop on and ride your way to fitness! This high-energy class is all about burning calories and feeling the thrill—no tricky moves required. With motivating instructors and music that keeps you going, you can burn up to 450 calories in just half an hour. Perfect for all fitness levels, this class is a great way to push yourself while having a blast. Let’s pedal our way to a fitter, happier you!
Indoor Cycling Express
Short on time but ready to ride? This quick and energizing cycling session packs all the fun and intensity of a full workout into a shorter timeframe. With motivating music and a lively pace, Indoor Cycling Express is perfect for a calorie-burning boost that fits into any schedule. Jump on, pedal hard, and feel the energy in no time!
Indoor Cycling Rave
Get ready to ride, dance, and have a blast! Indoor Cycling Rave combines the thrill of cycling with upbeat choreography set to the rhythm of energizing music. This full-body workout turns exercise into a party, with moves that keep you engaged and motivated from start to finish. Perfect for anyone looking to sweat, smile, and move to the beat—join us for a cycling experience like no other!
Kettlebell
Power up with this dynamic, weight-based class that blends strength with cardio for a full-body workout! Using kettlebells, you’ll tackle a variety of exercises—from explosive movements to controlled lifts—designed to build strength and boost endurance. Whether as a pure strength session, a circuit, or a mix of both, every class keeps things fresh and challenging. Feel stronger, fitter, and more energized after each session!
Les Mills Body Combat
An empowering class inspired by martial arts, set to a mixture of motivating music to get you through a high intensity calorie burning workout. No martial arts experience needed for this body-blasting workout. You can also try Les Mills classes at home with the Les Mills on Demand app.
Les Mills Body Pump
BODYPUMP™ is the original barbell class that strengthens your entire body. This 60-minute workout challenges all your major muscle groups by using the best weight-room exercises like Squats, Presses, Lifts and Curls. Great music, awesome instructors and your choice of weights inspire you to get the results you came for – and fast! You can also try Les Mills classes at home with the Les Mills on Demand app.
Cardiac & Cancer Rehab
This supportive class is designed to help you safely return to exercise after cancer treatment, aiding in recovery and building strength. Led by a qualified cancer fitness professional, each session offers gentle, effective exercises tailored to your needs. You’re welcome to bring a friend or carer along to join you, so you can feel supported every step of the way. Join us for a class that’s as much about community and healing as it is about fitness.
Move to the Movies
Calling all film fans! This fun, feel-good class lets you groove to the soundtracks of some of the most iconic movies of all time. With easy-to-follow choreography and a supportive vibe, it’s perfect for all abilities. Whether you’re new to exercise or a seasoned mover, join us to dance, laugh, and get fit to the tunes you love!
Pilates (Mixed Ability)
Strengthen, lengthen, and find your flow with Pilates! This class focuses on core stability, control, and technique to help you move with confidence and reduce the risk of injury. Whether you’re new to Pilates or have experience, this class offers adaptable options for all levels, ensuring everyone can enjoy the benefits of improved strength, flexibility, and balance. Join us to connect with your body and discover a stronger, more resilient you!
Piloxing
Experience the best of dance, Pilates, and boxing in one powerful fusion workout! Piloxing combines high-energy intervals with movements that build stamina, balance, and strength—all in a fun, dynamic format. With the option for barefoot training, this class offers a unique way to burn calories and challenge your body. Perfect for all fitness levels, come join us for a session that’s as empowering as it is energizing!
PiYo
Get ready for a powerful blend of Pilates, yoga, and strength training that keeps you moving and challenged! PiYo combines flowing sequences that transition from standing to floor exercises, giving you a dynamic workout that builds strength, tones muscles, and improves balance—all while burning calories. This class is high-energy yet accessible, perfect for anyone looking to push themselves in a fun, supportive environment. Join us and feel the full-body benefits of PiYo!
Range of Motion Yoga
Designed for those with limited range of motion, this gentle yoga class supports you in gaining flexibility and ease of movement. Through therapeutic, guided poses, Range of Motion Yoga helps address muscle tightness, weakness, arthritis, and recovery from injuries. Each session is tailored to your needs, focusing on restoring comfort and mobility. Join us in a supportive environment to reconnect with your body and enhance your well-being at a pace that feels right for you.
Respiratory Rehab
Designed for those recovering from respiratory conditions, this gentle class offers a safe path back to exercise. Led by a specialist, Respiratory Rehab provides targeted support to help you build strength and confidence at your own pace. Attendance requires a referral from the respiratory team, ensuring you’re in expert hands throughout. Join us to breathe easier, move with confidence, and start your journey to better health in a caring, focused environment.
Standing Pilates
Enhance your strength, flexibility, and posture with this unique, 30-minute Standing Pilates session. Focusing on core stability and alignment, this class helps improve your balance, gait, and overall movement efficiency—all from a standing position. A chair is available for extra support, making it accessible and gentle on joints. Perfect for building confidence in everyday activities, Standing Pilates offers a supportive way to move, strengthen, and feel your best!
Step
Get the best of all worlds in this ultimate workout, designed by our Active Lifestyles fitness team! Step brings together step aerobics, strength training, and Pilates-inspired toning and stretching for a complete, energizing session. In just one hour, you’ll stretch, tone, and burn calories—all in a supportive, fun environment. Perfect for all levels, this class gives you a full-body workout that leaves you feeling strong, flexible, and ready for anything.
Strength Circuits
Take your strength to the next level with this powerful circuit class! Designed to challenge both muscle strength and cardiovascular fitness, Strength Circuits pushes you to exert maximum effort in short, focused intervals. It’s a tough, rewarding workout that builds resilience and stamina, perfect for those looking to elevate their fitness game. Ready to feel stronger? Join us for a circuit class that delivers results
Tai Chi
Experience the calming, graceful art of Tai Chi—perfect for reducing stress, improving balance, and enhancing overall well-being. This gentle practice uses slow, fluid movements to build flexibility, posture, and balance, making it accessible to all fitness levels. With regular practice, Tai Chi can help relieve chronic aches and pains, especially in the back, neck, and shoulders. Step into a peaceful space where movement meets mindfulness, and discover the benefits of this ancient practice for body and mind.
TRX-Treme
Build strength and stability with our TRX suspension training class! Using your own body weight, TRX exercises target core stability and muscular strength for a powerful, effective workout. Taught in small groups, this class offers personalized support—making it perfect for beginners and seasoned fitness enthusiasts alike. Join us to challenge your body in a fun, supportive environment!
Vinyasa Yoga
Experience the graceful, flowing movements of Vinyasa Yoga, often called “flow” yoga for the seamless way each pose connects to the next. This dynamic style combines elements of Ashtanga and power yoga, offering a balanced workout that builds strength, flexibility, and mindfulness. Perfect for all levels, Vinyasa Yoga brings energy and calm together in a class that’s as invigorating as it is centering. Join us to find your flow and feel empowered on your mat!
Yoga
Find balance and calm with our inclusive yoga class, a blend of styles inspired by renowned practices. Focusing on alignment, safety, and adapting each posture to your needs, this class offers a welcoming space for everyone. Alongside physical practice, we introduce breath work (pranayama) to relax the nervous system, helping you feel focused and at ease. Each session concludes with a soothing relaxation, leaving you refreshed and centred. Join us to connect, breathe, and unwind in a supportive, mindful environment.
Zumba
Inspired by pulsating Latin moves and red hot international dance steps, you don’t have to be a natural dancer to enjoy this class.
