• Exercise Referral

  • If you need help to get healthier and more active or have a health condition you may be eligible for our exercise referral programme. Maybe you haven't exercised for years, are anxious or don't know where to start?

    Here at Zest, we understand how hard it can be to take those first steps! Our friendly, experienced staff will support you to develop a personal programme that works for you and your lifestyle.

The Programme

At your first appointment we will chat to you about your health, your lifestyle, what stops you exercising, what you like doing and so on. We will support you to develop a personal plan – it’s your plan at your own pace. We then support you and review your progress, change the plan as you become more confident and do more.

If you want to use our facilities (gym, pool or exercise classes) we have a team of trained exercise referral professionals who can support people with health conditions to exercise safely.

Alternatively you might want to do more exercise in your everyday life such as walking or gardening or try something new.

To find out more about our programme contact zestcentre@zestcommunity.co.uk or call Jean on 0114 270 2040 ext 225 or complete an online enquiry form.

The Cost

Our initial 1:1 support programme is FREE.

If you decide to use our gym, pool or classes we offer a reduced rate for exercise referral clients. You can pay £60 for a 12 week membership (gym, & pool). That’s just £5 per week for unlimited use of our facilities. Alternatively there is a £55 Gym only and £55 pool only option. Classes are pay as you go.

Eligibility

You can be referred to our service if you are sedentary or have a chronic health condition such as:

  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Cancer survivorship
  • Diabetes
  • Mental health issues (including Depression or Anxiety)
  • Pulmonary disease
  • Covid Rehabilitation
  • Obesity (BMI>30)
  • Musculoskeletal

How to Refer into the Scheme:

Ask your GP or other health professional to refer you – health professionals do this by visiting the SPARS page https://spars.org.uk/ and creating a one time login.  Once this has been done, the referral will be sent to the required venue (there are a number of venues in Sheffield offering this service, Zest being one of them),

or you can refer yourself using the Self referral form.

Please then send the referral form to:
Jean Kirby, Zest, 18 Upperthorpe, Sheffield, S6 3NA

We are happy to complete the form with you, just email zestcentre@zestcommunity.co.uk or complete an online enquiry form to set up an appointment.

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Enquiry Form

To find out more about any of our services, please use the enquiry form below. Your message will be sent to the relevant team member, who will be in touch soon!