Calverton care home takes part in National Fitness Day

The team marked the day by hosting a Gfitness class, ran by Gfitness instructor, Arthur Benson, who provide exercise classes for those living in care, older adults and people with disabilities. Springwater Lodge’s care team invited Gfitness into the home to host the exercise session, as the classes have a number of physical and mental wellbeing benefits for residents.

These include improving their mobility and helping them to maintain their independence; falls and injury prevention through balance and strength training. They also enhance their immune system and resistance to illnesses and increase their social interaction.

Residents took part in a number of different arm and leg exercise chair-based exercises and thoroughly enjoyed the energising and fun session.

Diane Bruce, Home Manager at HC-One’s Springwater Lodge Care Home, said:

“The residents really enjoy their Gfitness sessions. The Gfitness team listen to our residents and incorporate their requests into the session whether it be gentle exercise to music or a more active session.

“The atmosphere in the home is always electric when there’s a Gfitness session taking place and the residents really look forward to the Gfitness teams visits.”

For more information on HC-One homes in your area visit www.hc-one.co.uk/carehomes