This is a short list of classes you may want to explore after you have learned how to use PACE. It is not a list of classes that are guaranteed to suit every person or every day.
Class content and availability can change, so check the live timetable before booking.
Before Your First Class
Read the class description and check whether it includes floor work, standing balance, equipment or continuous movement.
Arrive a few minutes early and tell the instructor that it is your first session.
Explain that you may need to change a movement or take additional rest.
Ask about seated, standing or supported options if these would help.
Choose what works for you during the class. You do not have to copy every movement or keep pace with everyone else.
Classes to Explore
Wellbeing Workout — Chair Based
Most or all of the session is completed seated. This removes the need to get down to the floor and reduces the standing and balance demands.
Know before you go: Check the current class description because the format can vary.
Aqua
An instructor-led exercise session in the pool. The water changes how movement feels and provides a different way to work on movement and stamina.
Know before you go: Consider pool access, changing and getting into and out of the water as part of the whole activity.
BODYBALANCE™
A mixture of movements influenced by yoga, Tai Chi and Pilates. Sessions may include standing balance, flowing sequences and floor work.
Know before you go: Ask whether standing or seated alternatives are available if getting down to the floor is a barrier.
Pilates
Controlled movements that commonly involve the trunk, hips and shoulders. Much of the class may take place on a mat.
Know before you go: Check the floor-work expectations and ask what alternatives the instructor can offer.
Group Cycle
An instructor-led session on a stationary bike. You control the resistance on your bike, while the instructor guides the pace and session structure.
Know before you go: Arrive early and ask for help setting up the bike. You can reduce the resistance, slow down or rest without matching the rest of the class.
Use PACE During the Class
Pick your pace: Slow down, pause or move at a tempo you can manage.
Adjust the load: Use less resistance, a lighter weight or a body-weight option where available.
Change the range: Make the movement smaller or use a range that feels more manageable.
Ease the effort: Complete fewer repetitions, take more rest or sit out one movement.
PACE is a menu, not a fixed sequence. You may use one adjustment, several adjustments or change your choice during the session.
Not every class or movement will offer a workable option on every day. If the available choices still do not work for you, pause and speak with the instructor rather than forcing the movement.
Check the Timetable and Book
Use the Nuffield Health app or ask at reception to book.
If you are unsure what a class involves, ask the centre or instructor before attending.
This is Mihai's local supplementary guide for JPP participants. It is not an official Nuffield controlled document and does not replace individual medical advice or Nuffield safety instructions.
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