Exercise for over 50s
The New Age Games programme
New Age Games is a sport and physical activity programme for Hackney residents aged 50 and over.
It can help you increase the amount of exercise you do and sustain it, contributing to a healthy lifestyle.
The summer term of the New Age Games programme runs from Tuesday 6 May to Saturday 26 July 2025. There will be no sessions on 26 May and 30 May.
To attend a session you must be:
- a Hackney resident
- aged 50 plus
- registered to the scheme
- follow the user guidance
Registration
New participants or people whose details have changed must register:
Register for the New Age Games programme
If you have any underlying health concerns which may be made worse with exercise, speak to your health professional prior to participating. Once registered, we make every effort to accommodate attendees, but we base places on a first come, first served basis on the day of each event. We do not take bookings. Once the classes are full we can’t allow any more entries.
Participant guidance
Familiarise yourself with the attached guidance before attending.
See the user guidance (google doc).
Timetable
See the New Age Games programme timetable (PDF 526kb).
New Age Games tennis session with Hackney Tennis
See the tennis session details and structure (google doc).
Activities
- Aerobic and tone – a varied aerobic workout to music using dyna bands to improve strength, flexibility and endurance
- Badminton
- Chair-based activity – gently builds up your activity levels without putting strain on your arms, legs or hips. Suitable for people who’ve had back, knee or hip surgery, mobility problems, arthritis, osteoporosis or have very low fitness levels
- Fusion – a mix of Pilates, yoga and strengthening exercises
- Gym
- Learn to swim for beginners – improve water confidence and stroke development
- Music movers – aerobic movement with freestyle group exercise and fitness routines
- Pilates
- Soca aerobics – a whole body cardiovascular workout, inspired by Caribbean carnival dance moves
- Tai chi – a gentle form of exercise that can help maintain strength, flexibility, and balance
- Tennis
- Water aerobics
- Yoga
See fitness classes and springfield park free group activities for more activities.
Online classes
The New Age Games online class is delivered as part of the overall programme offer, as per our timetable.
Pilates
Tuesday, 10am to 11am
Instructor: Penny
How to book onto an online class
If you’re a new participant, you must register for the New Age Games programme.
You need to register by 10am, Thursday to be considered for the class on the following Tuesday.
You must also complete our virtual session booking form:
Complete our virtual session booking form
If you’ve already taken part in the New Age Games you only need to complete the virtual session booking form.
Exercise videos
See our videos of exercises to help you stay active.
Cycle training
Find out about our free cycle training.
Indoor tennis
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority and Better have kindly organised the indoor tennis classes outside of the New Age Games programme:
Location: Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre, Eaton Manor, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Leadmill Lane E20 3AD
Day: Thursdays
Time: 12pm to 1:30pm
Payment details: £6 per class. Pay on the day. First come first served.
Spaces: 18 per week, players will need to bring their own tennis racket.
Target audience: 50+ social tennis players initially from the Hackney Council New Age Games group, but sessions may be opened wider if take up is not high.
Centre contact: lvhockeyandtennis@gll.org for any on the day type of questions.
Digital skills and buddies project in Hackney
Hackney residents can find help with their devices by visiting our digital skills page for video how-to guides.
There’s also a digital buddy programme which is a new social connection and support project we’re piloting in Hackney.
New Age Games
Address
Telephone
Opening times
- Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm