We are delighted to announce Picky @ Home - our new online home workout platform!
We've loved the opportunity to teach you classes online, but now it's time to change it and make it even better until we can reopen! Starting next Monday, 14 September, members will get access to our exclusive Picky @ Home Facebook group offering at least six classes per week. You can catch up with these classes at anytime, and if you sign up for more weeks you'll not just get that week but all the sessions from previous.
To sign up, login to the Book Online page with your registration details, click Book a class, then select which Monday you would like to book onto.
All classes will be live-streamed through the Picky @ Home private Facebook group. All you have to do is add Pickaquoy Centre as a friend, and you will be added to the group on the Monday morning ready for the week ahead. Please note - if you do not add Pickaquoy Centre as a friend, we cannot add you to the group.
Each week's timetable will be released the week prior to the classes, so you will know what classes are on offer. You can download the timetable for week commencing 12 October here. If you would like to see a full list of class descriptions, you can scroll down this page.
Members will also receive top tips about nutrition and other wellness information, giving you the chance to join an active and positive online community to help you be your best self.
Please note, the weekly membership is non-refundable.
Please be sure you understand the health disclaimer below before participating in any of our online classes.
Health Disclaimer:
Please ensure you are fit and well to talk part in the online class. If you have any health concerns, please contact your GP before joining a class. Please be aware that you take part in the online classes at your own risk and take full responsibility for assessing your readiness to take part and your actions before, during and after the class.
We hope you enjoy the classes. If you have any questions or feedback, please send a message to The Pickaquoy Centre facebook page, or email us.
Picky @ Home Class Descriptions:
Beginners Circuit
Our Beginners Circuit workouts are designed specifically for beginners. This workout has been specifically designed for those individuals who are new to exercise, returning to exercise post injury or pregnancy, or just looking to add some more movement into their weekly routine. The 20-minute low impact workout will help build both strength and confidence to begin a fitness journey. No equipment is required for this class but you may want to have a sturdy chair available as extra support.
Beginners Dumbbell Circuit
Beginners Dumbbell Circuit is a full body workout specifically designed for beginners or those new to weighted exercise. This session will focus on technique while giving you an energetic workout and get your heart rate going.
Bodyweight Circuit
Bodyweight Circuit is a 30-minute full body circuit-based class that will help improve your muscular endurance and cardiovascular fitness while helping to tone your full body. You do not require any equipment for this class, only a clear and safe space for you to work in. Suitable for all levels, this workout will have options for both beginners and advanced.
Core Blast
Core Blast is a workout that uses specific exercises to focus on toning and strengthening of your core muscles so you can move more efficiently and help reduce the risk of injury while exercise. This workout will target your abs, glutes, obliques, back and hips.
Chair Based Stretch
Chair Based Stretch is a 15-minute chair based stretching class that will guide you safely through stretches and movements to help improve your mobility, suppleness and circulation. You will require a sturdy chair for this class (ideally an armless chair). This class is suitable for beginners and those with reduced mobility.
Dumbbell Circuit
Dumbbell Circuit is a 30-minute high intensity interval training weighted workout that targets the whole body, and helps improve muscular endurance, strength and body composition. You will require a set of dumbbells for this workout.
Get Fit
Get Fit is for those who have missed Fit ‘n’ 50+, or just want to have fun while exercising. This is an enjoyable and inclusive 30-minute workout to help build up cardiovascular fitness and strength. The first part of this class will be an aerobics-based workout to music. The second part will be strength based with a mixture of standing and sitting exercises. You will require a safe space that you can move around in, a sturdy chair and light set of dumbbells (optional) for this class. Suitable for beginners but more advanced options will be available.
HIIT Cardio
HIIT Cardio is a 30-minute high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout that will help improve your cardiovascular fitness and agility while burning lots of energy! This workout uses a variety of body weight exercises and provides the challenge and intensity needed to get results fast, so no other equipment is required.
HIIT Strength
HIIT Strength is a 30-minute high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout, designed to improve strength, cardiovascular fitness and build lean muscle. You will require a barbell or a small to medium set of dumbbells, and the workout will be adapted for both pieces of equipment.
Jab, Kick & Burn
Jab, Kick & Burn is a 30-minute martial arts based workout that will get your heart rate going and bring in the energy! You can really have fun with this one and it’s a great stress reliever too. No equipment required.
Legs, Bums & Tums
Legs, Bums & Tums is a 30-minute workout focusing on toning the key areas of the lower body. This is a high energy workout that will get your quads, glutes and abdominals on fire, and leave you feeling energised for the day.
Stretch & Calm
Stretch & Calm is a 30-minute session that will help you learn and perform stretches to improve mobility and flexibility, but also help reduce the risk of injury. The class will include 5-10 minutes of calming practice at the end to help relieve stress and tension, leaving you relaxed and calm. You will only require a mat or soft surface to sit and lie on. This class is suitable for all levels, however stretching options will be available for the beginner and the advanced.