Osteoporosis 2000 is a patient-led support group, based in Sheffield. Our aims and objectives are to:

• Provide support to patients with osteoporosis and their carers.
• Provide easy access to information about osteoporosis for those concerned about the disease.
• Promote healthy bones through the provision of suitable exercise and mobility classes with trained instructors.
• Raise awareness about osteoporosis, its consequences and available treatments.

Exercise classes
The charity sponsors exercise classes at a number of venues around Sheffield. The classes are suitable for men and women of all ages and abilitites including those limited by osteoporosis, osteoarthritis and/or other health related problems. Attending a class on a regular basis will help develop muscle strength, flexibility, balance and most importantly help to keep you independent.

The people who attend our classes cover a wide age range so the exercises are tailored to suit individuals’ needs. Those with good mobility use weights for extra resistance and those who are less confident can use chairs for support. The improvement in fitness, strength, balance and flexibility is clearly visible in those who attend regularly. The social side of the classes is also significant. An hour of movement to up beat music, a laugh with friends and coffee to finish is equally important.

Venues and Times
A small charge (detailed below) per session, one-hour programme, of low-impact exercise-to-music led by a qualified instructor. Classes are suitable for men and women of all ages and abilities including those with mobility problems.

• Go at your own pace and enjoy the workout
• Develop your heart function
• Improve posture
• Strengthen your muscles to help prevent falls
• Keep supple, mobile and independent.

TUESDAY (Falls CLass)
10.30 - 11.30am – £3.50, Newton Hall, Cowley Lane, Chapeltown, S35 1SX

TUESDAY
10:00 - 11:00am – £3.00 Woodseats Methodist Church, Holmhurst Rd, Woodseats, S8 0GU

WEDNESDAY
10.00 - 11.00am – £3.00, St Polycarp’s Church Hall, Loxley Road, S6 1PC

WEDNESDAY (Falls Class)
10:30 - 11.30am – £3.50, Hillsborough Trinity Methodist Church, Middlewood Rd, S6 4HE

WEDNESDAY (Falls Class)
12.30 - 1.30pm, £3.50, St Augustine's, Brocco Bank, S11 8RS

THURSDAY
10.00 - 11.00am – £3.00, Newton Hall, Cowley Lane, Chapeltown, S35 1SX

THURSDAY
10.00 - 11.00am – £3.50, Wisewood Methodist Church, Ben Lane, S6 4SB.

FRIDAY
12.15 - 1.15pm, £3.00, Jospeh Stone Centre, 9 School Street, Mosborough, S20 5EB