Fitness and wellbeing in Worcester

Feel stronger.
Move with confidence.

Friendly, welcoming strength and movement classes for adults aged 50+, led by experienced Worcester instructor Lynne Thompson.

  • All abilities welcome
  • Move at your own pace
  • Friendly local classes

Exercise isn’t about keeping up with anyone else. It’s about feeling steadier, stronger and more confident in the life you want to lead.

Meet Lynne

Movement that matters

Stronger for Longer 50+

A supportive, strength-based class designed to improve joint health, general fitness and everyday confidence.

01

Build useful strength

Exercises that support daily activities and help you keep doing more of what you enjoy.

02

Support joint health

Thoughtful movement focused on mobility, balance and maintaining healthy bones and joints.

03

Enjoy moving together

A relaxed, sociable class where every exercise can be adapted to suit your ability.

Strength and balance for everyday life

Maintaining Movement

Safe and effective exercise to help you stay confident when you’re out and about, maintain your strength and remain independent.

Classes consider flexibility, balance, strength and cardiovascular fitness. Exercises can be completed seated or standing, so you can work at a level that feels right for you.

What the classes support

  • Walking confidently Improve pace, stride and heel-to-toe movement, with or without walking aids.
  • Rising from a chair Maintain a critical everyday skill that supports independence.
  • Everyday tasks Build the strength and balance needed for dressing, bathing and reaching.
  • Getting around Feel more capable getting in and out of a car, train or bus.
  • Enjoying the garden Practise getting down and up from kneeling or a bent position.

Weekly classes

Find a class near you

Choose from classes at Perdiswell Leisure Centre or St Peter’s Community Centre. Come along or contact Lynne to discuss your individual requirements.

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Please check with Lynne or the venue before travelling, particularly around holidays.

Perdiswell Leisure Centre

Bilford Road, Worcester, WR3 8DX

Directions
Monday10:00am
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Wednesday11:30am
SB
Friday11:30am
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St Peter’s Community Centre

Eden Close, Worcester, WR5 3TZ

Directions
Tuesday10:30am
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Tuesday11:30am
SB
Stronger for Longer 50+

Perdiswell Leisure Centre gym

Tuesday1:45–2:30pm
50+
Friday11:00–11:45am
50+

Please confirm these Stronger for Longer times before attending.

To discuss which class is right for you, call Lynne on 07771 574565. Perdiswell bookings can also be made on 01905 457189.

Rest, recover and recharge

Massage and complementary therapies

Whether you want help with tired muscles or simply time to unwind, Lynne offers one-to-one treatments in Worcester.

Ask about a treatment

Sports & therapeutic massage

Hands-on treatment for muscular tension, soreness, recovery and general wellbeing.

Aromatherapy

A calming treatment using carefully selected aromatic oils to support relaxation and wellbeing.

Indian head massage

A relaxing treatment focused on the head, neck and shoulders to help ease everyday tension.

Reflexology

A gentle complementary therapy designed to encourage relaxation and a sense of balance.

Treatment locations: 35 York Place, Worcester, WR1 3DS and Perdiswell Leisure Centre. Contact Lynne to discuss availability and prices.

Lynne Thompson, fitness instructor at Lynne Fit

Experience you can trust

Meet Lynne Thompson

Lynne is an advanced specialist instructor with more than 40 years of teaching experience, helping people in Worcester enjoy movement, improve their fitness and feel better in themselves.

Her friendly, down-to-earth approach makes exercise feel achievable—whatever your starting point. There’s no pressure to be the fastest or strongest; just encouragement to keep moving in a way that works for you.

Featured by BBC News “Worcester fitness instructor Lynne Thompson, 79, still loves her job” Read Lynne’s story on BBC News
Qualifications and training
  • RSA Advanced Sports Massage
  • Diploma in Aromatherapy
  • Practitioner of Reflexology
  • Diploma in Indian Head Massage
  • RSA Exercise to Music
  • BAWLA
  • REPS qualified

Not sure where to start?

Have a chat with Lynne

Ask about classes, treatment availability or whether a session is right for you. There’s no obligation.