PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES FOR TYPE 2 DIABETICS

April 03, 2018

Sports4Life Wellness (S4WL) organisation has been funded by the National Lottery Community Fund to provide lifestyle wellness Zumba, Pilates, Swimming activities, and Diabetes awareness education; primarily for Black, global majorities and diverse elderly people with diabetes, or people at risk of developing the disease. But anyone can attend.

The programme starts September 2024 and ends in March 2025. There are two seminars: Part One focuses on “Preventing Type Two Diabetes” and will be held on October 25, from 2–5pm.

Part Two will be held on March 14, 2025, same time, and will focus on “Defeating Type Two Diabetes”.

Both seminars take place at Seddon Community Centre, 33 Clyde Place, E10 5AS, and will be followed by 20 minutes of Zumba or Pilates. Refreshments will be provided. Beneficiaries must wear soft, flat shoes. Exercises will be gentle. Bookings should be made at: www.ibcms.uk/sports-4-life

FREE ZUMBA IS BACK

Free 45-minute Zumba sessions start on September 25, 2024, at Seddon Community Centre, 33 Clyde Place, E10 5AS. Sessions run from 7–8pm on Wednesdays and end on January 29, 2025. Register at: www.ibcms.uk/Sports4Life Contact: Eugenie Burton (M) 07944504244

After registering, beneficiaries MUST also book using the “Booking Form” sent via confirmation email. Booking is crucial as places go quickly. Late bookings will go on a waiting list.

PILATES

NEW! Free Chair Pilates begins on October 2, 2024, at The Good Shepherd Studios, 15a Davies Lane, Bushwood, London E11 3DR. Sessions are held every Wednesday from 3–4pm, until February 12, 2025. Contact: Victoria Rock

FREE WOMEN ONLY SWIMMING

NEW! Weekly sessions begin January 10, 2025, at Leyton Leisure Centre, Fridays from 12:15 to 1:00pm. Ends March 21, 2025.

FREE UNISEX ADULT SWIMMING LESSONS

Free lessons for Black and global majority elderly non-swimmers. Starts September 26, 2024, every Thursday from 3–3:45pm at Waltham Forest Feel Good Leisure Centre, Chingford Road, E17 5AA. Ends November 28, 2024. Elderly (65+) can use Waltham Forest GLL pools free of charge anytime.

PAY AND PLAY MEMBERSHIP

NEW! S4WL and Greenwich London Leisure (GLL) offer “Pay and Play” membership at all GLL Waltham Forest facilities for just £5. This is ideal for those who complete our swimming lessons.

All coaches are certified, DBS-checked, and insured.

DIABETES TAP

Visit www.diabetestap.com for more information on preventing and reversing diabetes.

MEDICAL HISTORY

All participants must complete the Medical Status (PAR-Q) form during enrolment. This is mandatory.

BACKGROUND

Type 2 Diabetes and related illnesses (stroke, heart failure, high blood pressure, kidney failure, limb amputations) are a major concern in UK Black and Brown communities.

From age 25, Asians are 6x more likely to develop diabetes.
People of African descent are 3x more likely—even from teenage years.

This is mostly due to obesity, which results from a failure to teach healthy eating and exercise habits early in life.

S4WL PROGRAMMES

We teach diverse communities to prevent and reverse Type 2 diabetes through:

Eating appropriately and proportionally
Eating at the right times
Consuming the correct number of calories
Gentle, regular exercise

You don’t have to give up traditional food!

Join our seminars for valuable, up-to-date knowledge on how to take control of your health. Register at: www.ibcms.uk/sports-4-life More info at: www.diabetestap.com

These activities are open to everyone, regardless of race, creed, gender or physical ability.