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Basildon Council are to run a bodycare programme to encourage over 55's to get active.

Following the success of the Active Plus event at the Towngate, the Council are to launch their bodycare campaign, a five week course giving over 55's the chance to take up an activity, and improve their health and lifestyle.

Cllr Kevin Blake, Cabinet Member for Leisure and the arts said "The active plus event was a huge success with over 200 people attending for the day. Now we are following this up with a course that will give residents the information and knowledge that they need to improve their lifestyles."

The five week course starting on the 25th February takes place every Thursday at Pitsea Leisure Centre from 10.30am to 11.30am. The course is free to attend for residents who are 55 and over and features activities including exercising to music, fitness walking, circuit training, resistance work-outs and yoga / pilates.

Each weekly session will have a theme and consist of theory and practical information to help you exercise your body and mind. The sessions are specifically designed to suit both men and women and promise to be great fun and a good opportunity to meet others in your local community.

Week 1: An introduction to active living

Week 2: Dispelling the exercise and ageing myths

Week 3: The benefits of resistance training

Week 4: Nutrition and diet basics

Week 5: Good posture and body alignment