Saheli Womens Group

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The Adventure Hub opened in June 2006 with support from Sport England.
With a dedicated, professional, enthusiastic team of staff, Saheli Adventure Hub is a real asset in the community.

Find us at:
Cannon Hill Centre, Edward Road, Balsall Heath, Birmingham B12 9LB.
Tel: 0121 446 6137

Women Only Opening Times	AM	PM
Monday	9.00 - 15.00	17.00 - 20.00
Tuesday	9.00 - 15.00	17.00 - 20.00
Thursday	9.00 - 15.00	17.00 - 20.00
Friday	9.00 - 15.00	17.00 - 20.00

 

Men Only Opening Times	AM	PM
Monday	~	15.15 - 16.45
Wednesday	9.30 - 12.00	17.00 - 20.00
Saturday	9.30 - 12.00	~

Women Classes Timetable	Time	Type of Session	Instructor
Monday  Women	9.30-10.30	Aerobics & Tone	Tracey
	10.30-11.30	Aerobics & Tone	*tbc*
	6.15-7.15	Circuits	Norma
Tuesday  Women	9.30-10.30	Aerobics & Tone	Shebina
	10.30-11.30	Aerobics & Tone	Tracey
	5.15-6.15	Saheli Box Aerobics	Jan
Thursday   Women	9.30-10.30	Aerobics & Tone	Norma/Shebina
	10.30-11.30	Circuits	Norma/Shebina
	12.30-1.30	Pilates	Lucy
	5.15-6.15	Belly Dancing	Claire
	6.15-7.15	Step & Tone	Norma
Friday  Women	9.30-10.30	Aerobics & Tone	Norma
	10.30-11.30	Aerobics & Tone	Tracey
	6.15-7.15	Body Conditioning	Norma

Men	Time	Type of Session	Instructor
Monday	3.15-4.45	Gym & Chronic Dis Ed	Norma
Wednesday	9.30-12.00	Gym & Assessments	Shebina
Wednesday	5.00-8.00	Gym & Box Fit	Michael
Saturday	9.30-11.30	Gym	Norma/Jag

Saheli - T’ai Chi
Tai Chi is a form of Chinese soft exercise, but in reality it is very much more. The exercises in Tai Chi combine the mind, breath, balance and parts of the body to work simultaneously and spontaneously during each movement thus improving your health. With practice you will soon feel the benefits. Tai Chi is therefore, ideal to compliment academic study as it helps focus the mind and combat stress. All that is required is loose clothing and a willingness to learn. T’ai Chi’s slow, gentle yet highly aerobic movements provide a whole body workout. It can be started by anyone of any age or physical condition. It is an excellent stress reducing exercise programme.
 

Saheli - Aerobic & Body Conditioning
These classes include a mixture of high and low impact movements that are designed to challenge your heart and lungs, improving your stamina and killing calories. The classes incorporate a 30-35 minute aerobic component which is suitable for people of all fitness abilities. The session kicks off with a 10-minute progressive warm-up and finishes with a 10-minute cool-down and stretch. Interesting, easing and varied routines will allow you to switch off the mind and work the body. A must for anybody hoping to combat the ill-effects of stressful lifestyles and inactivity in the workplace or home.

 

Saheli - Pilates
Pilates works the body as a whole, as a integral unit. It focuses on good body alignment and good body positioning encouraging the deepertrunk muscle to lengthen and strengthen. Pilates exercises aim to improve muscle strength, core stability, posture, flexibilty as well as improvingbreathng and relaxation texhniques. Pilates is suitable for all and can be a great benefit to someone new to exercise or to an experienced athlete.

Saheli - Ciricuits
Circuits targets all areas of fitmess in the one class. The class is based around an interval-training format where bursts of non-choreographed aerobic activity are serparared by periods of muscular strength and endurance work. This class should really set your heart and lings working as well as stimulating muscles taht are importamt for functional movement, making everyday tasks easier and improving posturak alignment.

Saheli - Step & Tone
A high energy hi/lo impact step workout. If you want something form your step classes other than Up. Up, Down, Down of another basic step, this will be the class for you. Make use of the step; go away; get down on it; spend some time on the top and change direction! Creative choreography presented in easy to follow combinations that also aims to challenge your stamina level. Not suitable for beginners.

Saheli GEMs (Gentle Exercise Masters)
GEMs is an over 60’s low impact execise class, delivered by qualified instructor Maisie Dill - 65yrs young! Set at a moderate pace, with quieter background music. It mixes cardiobascualr exercise with some strengthening, mobilising and gentle stretching. You will not be required to lie on th e floor during this class.

Saheli - Street Dance
A rare opportunity to enjoy an inspired and original blend of funk and hip hop. This dance based class aims to attarct those who wantspmething a little bit different from th eregualr aerobics class. you do not have to be a dance expert to enjoy this class- it is a chance to enjoy the music, have fun and let your haor down! Warm - up and colling done using low- impact moves, followed by all over stretching.

Saheli - Belly Dancing
We are very lucky to have great teacher fo the art of belly dancing with a hint of bollywood - it is loads of fun! We give a coin belt for the real experince and its a great core workout.

Saheli - Dancercise
If you are looking for an alternative workout to the regualr exercise class than this is for you. Whatever your current fitness level and regardless of whether you have two left feet, this session provides you with a chance to enjoy and experince salsa and jazz dance style. The class starts off with a gradual and progressive warm-up and ends with a realxing cool-down and stretch which incorporates some core conditioning work. All welcome.

Download a time table of 2009 classes:

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Meet the Hub Staff

Saheli Adventure Hub Manager - Shebina Gill Ever since I can remember my enthusiasm for fitness through dance, sport and outdoor pursuits has led me down the pathway of where I am today. When I was just 19 i was awarded the “Women’s Contribution to Sport” for the West Midlands, this gave me the gold stamp of confidence that I would continue in this field and be the best I could be to attract other women from all backgrounds to take part in physical activity programmes.

Senior Fitness Instructor - Norma Green Norma is well known in the Fitness Industry for her dedicated commitment to Fitness delivery.  At Saheli she delivers classes, works the gym floor and is responsible for various shifts per week, these include both Men Only and Women Only sessions.

Senior Fitness Instructor - Zaibbin Nisa A busy mum of three, Zaibbin started as a Saheli Volunteer in 2006. Since then she has qualified as a Fitness Instructor, provided many hours of volunteering and is currently completing an Exercise to Music qualification. Zaibbin works part time hours and has now worked her way up to becoming a Senior Fitness Instructor. Zaibbin also tutors on the HOBTPCT Expert Patient Programme.

Senior Fitness Instructor - Micheal Edmead Although Michael works full time in Education, he has showed commitment to Saheli by providing us with his Fitness expertise since opening in 2006.  He is responsible for various sessions per week for the Men at Saheli Adventure Hub.

Receptionist – Noreen Akhtar A busy mum of two, Noreen is our daytime receptionist, who has built a strong rapport with all members. She is an integral part of our front line staff at Saheli and encourages all generations to join whilst at the Hub and out in the community. Noreen is currently taking qualifications to become a Fitness Instructor and Exercise to Music Teacher.

Receptionist – Yasmin Kauser Yasmin is a dedicated, confident and liked young woman, who has been an integral part of Saheli being so successful in the community. Her front of house manner encourages all generations to join. Yasmin has committed every evening to working reception since 2006. Yasmin is currently taking a qualification to become a Exercise to Music Teacher.

Sessional Worker Maisie Dill   Maisie joined the Saheli gym when we first opened, she wsa an active member and took part in many classes and workshops. She was always keen to get more involved She has progressed through training to cover reception and run exercise sessions. Maisie began as a volunteer and has empowered herself in becoming a sessional member of staff. Maisie is a shining example of all that Saheli stands for!