Indoor activities

Acrobatics combines extraordinary skills such as balance, agility and motor coordination and, is often associated with activities that make extensive use of gymnastic elements, such as acro dance, circus, gymnastics and performing arts. 

Move-It- Douglas
Age 2 upwards, classes are a guideline and children are placed based on their ability at the teachers discretion.
http://www.moveit.im/
https://www.facebook.com/

Sharon Rye School of Dance - Onchan
Age 2 upwards
http://www.rsdiom.com/
https://www.facebook.com/

This low impact cardiovascular activity takes place in shallow water, designed to increase the heart rate. Great for abdominals, buttocks and thighs. 

Ramsey
http://northernswimmingpool.com/
Facebook

Deep Water Aquafit

Using a buoyancy belt in the deep water this activity is a perfect environment for those with injuries or limitations. Confidence in deep water is required. 

National Sports Centre (NSC) - Douglas
/exercise-classes/
Facebook

Ballet is a great way to tell a story or express a mood, stretch your imagination as well as your body. 

Dance Dynamics - Douglas
All ages & abilities
https://www.facebook.com/

Move-It - Douglas
Age 2 upwards, classes are a guideline and children are placed based on their ability at the teachers discretion.
http://www.moveit.im/
https://www.facebook.com/

Sharon Rye School of Dance - Onchan
Age 2 Upwards
http://www.rsdiom.com/
https://www.facebook.com/

Gena's Dance Academy, Various Dance Styles - Peel
Age 2 Upwards
http://www.gdaiom.com/
https://www.facebook.com/

Madhatters Theatre & Dance - Port St Mary
https://www.facebook.com/

Ballroom dancing requires no special skills or dance ability. Learn to foxtrot, waltz, Tango and Quickstep or more energetic rhythmic/latin style dances such as the Rumba, Salsa, Meringue or Cha Cha.

Dance Dynamics - Douglas
All ages & abilities
https://www.facebook.com/

Killey Academy of Dance - Onchan
http://www.onchan.org.im/

Freestyle, Ballroom, Latin and Sequence Dancing 

Dance Dynamics - Douglas
For children of all ages and abilities.
http://www.dancedynamicsiom.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/

Isle of Man College
Social Dancing for Beginners
Social Dancing for Improvers
Courses start in September
http://www.iomcollege.ac.im/

Baton twirling, usually performed to music, combines dance, agility, co-ordination, flexibility gymnastics and many more while manipulating a single baton or multiples.  

Northern Spirit Baton Twirlers - Ramsey
Tel: 474710

Boccia (pronounced ‘Botch-ya’): A fully inclusive sport for all ages and abilities, having been designed for players with severe disabilities as a Paralympic Sport. Players aim to propel balls close to a target ball, by rolling, throwing or kicking. If a player is unable to throw or kick the ball, then a boccia ramp can be used. 

National Sports Centre (NSC) - Douglas
http://www.gov.im/inclusionsports

10 Pin Bowling

A sport in which a player, or "bowler" rolls a bowling ball down a wooden or synthetic (polyurethane) lane with the objective of scoring points by knocking down as many pins as possible. 

Surestrike 10 Pin Bowling Alley - Ramsey
http://surestrikebowling.webs.com/
https://www.facebook.com/

Indoor Bowls

The aim of the game is simple. Get your bowls as close as possible to a small white ball called the 'jack'. 

National Sports Centre (NSC) - Douglas
/indoor-bowls/
https://www.facebook.com/

Isle of Man Indoor Bowling Association - Douglas
http://www.iomindoorbowling.org/ 

Short Mat Bowls - Douglas
Manx Short Mat Bowls
http://www.manxshortmatbowls.com/

Box Blast / Box Tone

Exercises to lift and tone your butt and thighs. 

Impact Kickboxing

Kickboxing is an easy way to lose weight, burn calories and get stronger. Knock out boredom and blast fat all over with these muscle-sculpting kickboxing exercise moves. 

Elite Fitness - Douglas
http://www.elitefitness.im/
https://www.facebook.com/

Manx Martial Arts - Douglas
http://www.manxmartialarts.com
https://www.facebook.com/

Boxercise (5-11 yrs and 11 yrs - 16yrs)

Building confidence, coordination through contact free boxing and fitness training. To help improve, hand, eye coordination, strength, self defence and overall fitness. 

Ramsey Boxercise - Ramsey
https://www.facebook.com/

A great way to enhance your body confidence, tone muscles and improve posture. 

Burlesque IOM
https://www.facebook.com/

Ceroc, abbreviated from the French C’est Rock.  Dance sometimes referred to as ‘Modern Jive’ is a mix of Salsa, Ballroom, Hip, Tango and Jive.  A great way to meet people, have fun and keep fit whilst learning to dance!! 

Ceroc - Douglas
http://www.ceroc.im/
https://www.facebook.com/

Exercise with the motivation of a group but from the comfort of a chair.  For those looking to becoming more active or to help with recovery from injuries or recent hospitalisation. 

Where are the community sessions held? 

The sessions run weekly in Onchan, Peel, Castletown, Port Erin and Ramsey.

Chair based exercises are held in the following locations. Just drop in, no need to pre book your session. Everyone is welcome to attend any of the sessions below which will include 1 hour of gentle exercise, and there will be time for a chat and a drink after the session. 

Northern sessions

Town Hall, Ramsey
Monday: 10.30am to 12 noon and Friday: 2pm to 3.30pm

Southern sessions

Sandfield Residents Lounge, Castletown: Tuesday: 2pm to 3.30pm

Methodist Church Hall, Port Erin Friday: 2pm to 3.30pm

Western sessions

Westlands Residents Lounge, Peel
Wednesday: 10.30am to 12 noon

Eastern sessions

Youth and Community Centre, Onchan
Thursday: 1.30pm to 3pm

From yelling to intense physical routines which may contain many components of dance, tumbling, jumps, cheers and stunting (building pyramids) for entertainment or to participate in cheerleading competitions 

Youth Cheerleading group - Laxey
https://www.facebook.com/

Move-It - Douglas
http://www.moveit.im/

Action Songs and Rhymes (Term time only)

Children can enjoy rhymes and songs that have actions which involve the whole body, fingers or hands. 

Mya Moo's Preschool Group - Douglas
https://www.facebook.com/

The Children's Centre - Island-Wide
http://www.thechildrenscentre.org.im/

Arts and Crafts

Krafty Kids (Term time only) 
Arts and crafty activities for children. 

The Children's Centre
http://www.thechildrenscentre.org.im/

Brownies / Girlguides

From age 5 to 26 years and part of Girlguiding, UK. No matter how much time you have, develop your skills and confidence. Regular meetings, special events, day trips, sleepovers, camps and holidays.

Rainbows  5 - 7 years 
Brownies 7 -10 years
Guides 10 - 14 years
Senior Section 14 - 26 years 

http://girlguidingiom.im/join-us

Scouts / Beavers

Take part in activities as diverse as kayaking, abseiling, expeditions overseas, hotography, climbing and zorbing. Learn survival skills, first aid, computer programming, or even how to fly a plane. There's something for every young person. A great way to have fun, make friends, express your creativity and experience the wider world.

Beavers (6–8)
Cubs (8-10½)
Scouts (10½–14)
Explorer Scouts (14–18)
Scout Network (18-25)
Island-Wide
http://www.manxscouts.com/

Roll'n'Play (Term time only) The Children's Centre 

Dressing up and play.
http://www.thechildrenscentre.org.im/ 

Circuit training is an excellent way to improve mobility, strength and stamina. The circuit training comprises of 6 to 10 strength exercises that are completed one exercise after another. Each exercise is performed for a specified number of repetitions or for a set time before moving on to the next exercise. 

CSR Boost Circuit Training, CSRFitness - Island-Wide
http://www.csr.co.im/
https://www.facebook.com/

Circuit and Gentle Circuits - National Sports Centre (NSC)
(Wednesdays & Thursdays)
/exercise-classes/
https://www.facebook.com/

Southern Ladies only Circuit Classes - Castletown
http://www.southernswimmingpool.im/fitness

Climbing Wall

A climbing wall is an artificially constructed wall with grips for hands and feet, usually used for indoor climbing. Suitable for all levels and walls available for adults or children. 

Hotrocks - Douglas
Under 14's – parental supervision
http://www.hotrocksclimbing.com
https://www.facebook.com/

Mulit-Sport for Juniors (2-4 years) Junior Sports Academy - Lezayre
Age 2-10 depending on activity
http://www.jsaiom.com
https://www.facebook.com/

Various Training Sessions, CSR Fitness - Island-Wide
http://www.csr.co.im/
https://www.facebook.com/

Various Training Sessions, DL Fitness - Douglas
http://www.dlfitness.net/
https://www.facebook.com/ 

Child Training Sessions, Manx Health & Fitness - Island-Wide
http://www.manxhealthfitness.com/
https://www.facebook.com/

Various Training Sessions, Manx Health & Fitness - Island-Wide
http://www.manxhealthfitness.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ 

Various Training Sessions, MeFit - Island-Wide
http://www.mefit.im/
https://www.facebook.com/

Various fitness sessions held Island-Wide. Check out individual websites for classes held and timetable.                               

Family Fitness
Friday Core Fitness
Fitness with Friends
Team Fitness
CSR Fitness
Island-Wide
http://www.csr.co.im/
https://www.facebook.com/

Ladies Activity Sessions (Mondays) - National Sports Centre (NSC), Douglas
/ladies-morning/
https://www.facebook.com/

Gentle Stretch and Flex - Mondays
Gentle Body Toning - Wednesdays
Fun and Fitness - Saturdays 
National Sports Centre (NSC), Douglas
/exercise-classes/
https://www.facebook.com/

Run IOM - Begin to Run (Mondays /some Fridays) - Douglas
Trevor Christian
https://www.facebook.com/

Cardio session, TRX Suspension fitness system
Interval Fat Loss
Men on Mats
Students
Fit over 50
Jillian's Unique Fitness Solutions
Douglas
http://www.uniquefitnessiom.com/
https://www.facebook.com/

Fit for Fun training course (from September 2014) IOM College - Island-Wide
http://www.iomcollege.ac.im/

Functional Fitness – Ramsey & Kirk Michael
Indoor & Outdoor exercise classes, Personal Training
Facebook
www.funfit.im

Traditional dance of the common people, reflecting their culture, they are communal dances done for pleasure by rural people.

Manx Folk Dancing - Onchan
http://manxfolkdance.org.uk/

Freestyle dancing is non-choreographed dance that usually involves dancers pulling together a bunch of dance moves and fitting them to the music.  

Dance Dynamics - Douglas
http://www.dancedynamicsiom.co.uk 

Move-It
http://www.moveit.im/
https://www.facebook.com/

Gym Equipment for hire at home. 

Manx Health & Fitness - Island-Wide
http://manxhealthfitness.com/

Fit4Hire - Island-Wide
www.Fit4hire.com
https://www.facebook.com/

Visit the gym and have the use of free weights, cardio machines, resistance machines, vibrogym and TRX (suspension training using bodyweight). Various exercise classes also offered. Please contact the establishment for a list of charges/membership fees.

Carrefour - Douglas
http://www.carrefour.im/
https://www.facebook.com/

Elite Fitness - Douglas
http://www.elitefitness.im/ 
https://www.facebook.com/

Fitness Pod - Douglas
Age 12+ (under 18's must be supervised)
http://fitnesspod.im/
https://www.facebook.com/

Fitness Zone - National Sports Centre (NSC), Douglas
(16 years upwards)
/fitness-zone/
https://www.facebook.com/

The Gym, Ramsey - 
Vibro Gym Intensive Workout
http://www.thegym.co.im/weights/
http://www.thegym.co.im/vibrogym/
http://www.thegym.co.im/cardio/ 

Gym Equipment, Elite Fitness - Douglas
http://www.elitefitness.im/
https://www.facebook.com/

The Gym - Ramsey
http://www.thegym.co.im

Bodytrack PT
https://www.facebook.com/ramseytransformation/posts/1680595358635283:0
http://www.bodytrack.club/

8 Week FitClub - Junior Fitcamps
https://www.facebook.com/ramseytransformation/posts/1680595358635283:0

A kettlebell is a cast-iron or cast steel weight (resembling a cannonball with a handle) used to perform ballistic exercises that combine cardiovascular, strength and flexibility training.  

DL Fitness - Douglas
http://www.dlfitness.net/
https://www.facebook.com/

Elite Fitness - Douglas
http://www.elitefitness.im/
https://www.facebook.com/

Jillian's Unique Fitness Solutions - Peel
http://www.uniquefitnessiom.com/
https://www.facebook.com/

A fun activity with family or friends – visible laser beams and sound effects. Tag your opponents whilst shielding yourself from hits. For up to 20 players at a time. 

Manx Fun Farm - Laserblast - Onchan
www.manxlaserblast.com
https://www.facebook.com/

Linedancercise IOM

Modern line dancing led by a fully qualified AFAA group exercise teacher.

Tuesday 7:30pm - 9pm
St Johns Football Club,
£5 a session

Easy to follow routines and a great social and friendly atmosphere. This type of exercise ticks all the boxes for body and mind exercise for any age group.

Linedancercise IOM is on Facebook.

Theatrical performance that combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting and dance. 

Madhatters Theatre & Dance - Port St Mary
Age 5+ (Tap & Musical Theatre)
https://www.facebook.com/

Move-It - Douglas
http://www.moveit.im/
https://www.facebook.com/

Pilates for core strength. Improve physical strength, flexibility, posture, and enhance mental awareness. 

The Gym - Ramsey
http://www.thegym.co.im/

Pilates for Beginners training course IOM College - Island-Wide
http://www.iomcollege.ac.im/

Pilates Studio
http://www.mosherringpilates.com/ 

Pilates Isle of Man - Peel
http://pilates-isle-of-man.co.uk/

ZW Pilates – Alexander technique- Ramsey
www.zwpilatesandalexander.com

Manx Pilates - Wendy Amaral
Mobile: +44 7624 266245
Email: wendy@manxpilates.im 

A high-intensity cardio activity, using single and double dutch ropes. 

View the local school KS1 and KS2 leader-board challenges and information pages at: https://www2.sch.im/groups/manxskippingchallenge/

Height restrictions may apply.

The Fun Factory - Douglas
http://www.funfactoryiom.com/ 

Fun Barn - Onchan
http://www.manxfunfarm.com/
https://www.facebook.com/

Sure Strike Bowling - Ramsey
Height restriction: under 5ft
http://surestrikebowling.webs.com/

Squash is a racket sport played by two (singles) or four players (doubles) in a four-walled court with a small, hollow rubber ball. The players must alternate in striking the ball with their racquet and hit the ball onto the playable surfaces of the four walls of the court. 

Squash Courts - National Sports Centre (NSC) Douglas
/squash-centre/
https://www.facebook.com/

Dance styles developed outside of a dance studio and includes breakdance, popping, locking, hiphop and house dance.

Move-It - Douglas
http://www.moveit.im/
https://www.facebook.com/

Represent Dance Company - Douglas
http://www.representdance.co.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/

Swimming is a non-impact activity exercising all major muscle groups, as well as the heart and lungs, making it a great activity for overall fitness. 

Group lessons, private lessons, freestyle sessions, holiday play sessions.
Fee Payable unless otherwise specified – please contact provider for costs

Northern Swimming Pool – Ramsey

They also offer a variety of sessions and activities for all ages and abilities from public sessions, adult only swims, fun sessions, ladies nights, parent and toddler sessions.
http://northernswimmingpool.com/

Southern Swimming Pool – Castletown
They also offer Swimming lessons (pre-school, crash courses during the holidays and adults). Provide Aqua Fit, Fun Sessions, Fitness Classes, Rookie Crash Courses and Ladies only sessions.
http://www.southernswimmingpool.im/

National Sports Centre (NSC) –Douglas

The centre also offers a range of swimming lessons and training schemes which include Aqua-natal classes, Parent and Toddler sessions, Swimming lessons (pre-school, junior, adults and crash courses). Lifesaving (junior and adult), Snokelling and Seascooter sessions.

/opening-times-and-prices/
https://www.facebook.com/

Western Swimming Pool – Peel

They also offer Swimming lessons, parent and child classes and other sessions.
http://westernswimmingpool.im/

Other swimming providers

Aqua Kids Swim School
http://www.aquakidsonline.co.uk/

Junior Splashers - Junior Sports Academy (Ballakermeen Pool)
http://www.jsaiom.com/junior-splashers/

Silver Sharks Swim School
Manx Health & Fitness, (age 4 upwards)
http://www.manxhealthfitness.com/
https://www.facebook.com/

Swimming for all levels training course - IOM College using Glencrtuchery Schoool Pool
http://www.iomcollege.ac.im/

The Aqua Pearls Private Swimming School - Douglas
http://www.theaquapearls.co.uk/

Total body fitness system incorporating martial art techniques such as kicks and punches. 

DL Fitness - Douglas
http://www.dlfitness.net/
https://www.facebook.com/

A slow-motion moving meditative exercise for relaxation, health and self-defence. 

Tai Chi / Tai Chi Chuan - Yang training course (from September 2014) 

IOM College - Island-Wide
http://www.iomcollege.ac.im/

Sifu Jon Grubb - Lezayre
http://www.lezayreparish.org/

Dance performed wearing shoes fitted with metal taps, characterized by rhythmical tapping of the toes and heels. 

Move-It - Douglas
http://www.moveit.im/
https://www.facebook.com/

Gena's Dance Academy, Various Dance Styles - Peel
http://www.gdaiom.com/
https://www.facebook.com/

Madhatters Theatre & Dance - Port St Mary
https://www.facebook.com/

A more relaxed form of dance with an element of fun. This dance used to be categorised as Modern Stage Dance. 

Madhatters Theatre & Dance - Port St Mary
https://www.facebook.com/

5-a-side mini football matches to help people keep active and allow ex-players the chance to play again. 

IOMFA and National Sports Centre - Douglas
lewis.qualtrough@isleofmanfa.com

Create balance in your body whilst developing strength, flexibility and awareness.  There are many different styles of yoga with some being more physically challenging than others. 

Freestyle Yoga, DL Fitness - Douglas
http://www.dlfitness.net/
https://www.facebook.com/

Vinyasa & Iyengar - The Gym, Ramsey
http://www.thegym.co.im/

Hot Yoga (various levels) - The Gym, Ramsey
http://www.thegym.co.im/yoga/

Yoga for all levels training course (from September 2014) - IOM College, Island-Wide
http://www.iomcollege.ac.im/

Arbory
http://www.arbory.org/ 

Karma-iom
http://www.karma-iom.co.uk/

Pilates Isle of Man
https://www.facebook.com/Pilates-Isle-of-Man-245415562198166/?fref=ts 

Esther Jones Yoga
http://estherjonesyoga.co.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/estherjonesyoga/?fref=ts 

Zoe Campbell Yoga and Pilates Studio
https://www.facebook.com/ZoeCampbellYogaPilates/?fref=ts 

Isle of Man Yoga Network
https://www.facebook.com/Isle-of-Man-Yoga-Network-102554756490603/

Aerial Yoga Suspension Training
Upper and lower body weight training whilst strengthening your core. Using suspension swings and your body weight to swing, hang, flip, trick and jump. Full body and mind experience, not for the faint hearted. This program will improve your confidence, full-body strength and balance. Hanging upside down de-compresses the spine and refreshes the fluid in between the discs. Exercise disguised as fun.

Jillian's Unique Fitness Solutions - Douglas
http://www.uniquefitnessiom.com/
https://www.facebook.com/

A total workout, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a serious dose of awesome each time you leave class. 

Gena's Dance Academy, Various Dance Styles - Peel
http://www.gdaiom.com/
https://www.facebook.com/

Dee dee's Shimmy Shala
https://www.facebook.com/

Zumba- Island-Wide
Various types Registered Isle of Man Instructors
http://www.zumba.com/