Outdoor Activator Poles Programmes

Mullingar

This Outdoor Activator Poles programme will take place along the Old Rail Trail Greenway, with the meeting point at Old Rail Trail Car Park.

Sessions will take place on Tuesdays from 7-8pm for 6-weeks, beginning July 11th (excluding August 8th due to Bank Holiday/Fleadh).

This programme is open to adults aged 50+ who are looking to get outdoors and improve their fitness and health in a welcoming, social and supportive environment.

The sessions will involve light, gentle, walking along the greenway with the activator poles and incorporate some strength and balance exercises.

All sessions will be led by qualified, experienced and supportive exercise professionals. Please ensure you wear comfortable clothing and shoes and bring a drink.

Refreshments will be available after the session for all participants along with a chat!

The cost of this programme is only €15 as it is kindly funded and supported by Healthy Ireland and Healthy Westmeath. (Participants will be required to complete a short pre and post programme questionnaire regarding their physical activity levels).

All programme details will remain the same unless notified by the Westmeath Sports Partnership or the programme tutor.

Register

If you are interested, you can register here

* Note: As spaces are limited, please only register if you are confident you can make at least 4-5 of the 6 sessions. We understand things happen and some sessions may be missed, but we ask you to be aware you may be taking an opportunity away from someone else; thank you.

Athlone (SOLD OUT)

(This programme in Athlone is now sold out but if you wish to join a waiting list you can still use the link to register below and your name will be added if there are any cancellations.)

This Outdoor Activator Poles programme will take place along the Old Rail Trail Greenway, with the meeting point at Athlone Regional Sports Centre.

Sessions will take place on Mondays from 7-8pm for 6-weeks, beginning July 17th (excluding August 7th due to Bank Holiday).

This programme is open to adults aged 50+ who are looking to get outdoors and improve their fitness and health in a welcoming, social and supportive environment.

The sessions will involve light, gentle, walking along the greenway with the activator poles and incorporate some strength and balance exercises.

All sessions will be led by qualified, experienced and supportive exercise professionals. Please ensure you wear comfortable clothing and shoes and bring a drink.

Refreshments will be available after the session for all participants along with a chat!

The cost of this programme is only €15 as it is kindly funded and supported by Healthy Ireland and Healthy Westmeath. (Participants will be required to complete a short pre and post programme questionnaire regarding their physical activity levels).

All programme details will remain the same unless notified by the Westmeath Sports Partnership or the programme tutor.

Register

If you are interested, you can register here

* Note: As spaces are limited, please only register if you are confident you can make at least 4-5 of the 6 sessions. We understand things happen and some sessions may be missed, but we ask you to be aware you may be taking an opportunity away from someone else; thank you.

For more information please contact Cian.Fogarty@westmeathcoco.ie