Winter Wellness 2026

Winter Wellness 2026 is a FREE 4-week online cooking and exercise programme for adults living in Laois, starting Monday 2nd November 2026. To sign-up please complete the form at the bottom of this webpage.

What’s Included:

• 1 Weekly Live Online Cooking Demo.
• 5 Live Weekly Online Exercise Classes.
• On-Demand Video Library.

Winter Wellness 2026 is designed and delivered by EduFIT and funded by Laois Sports Partnership, Healthy Laois, and the Health Service Executive (HSE).

Exercise Classes

The live online exercise classes are instructed in real-time. The exercise videos included in the on-demand library can be performed at a time and a place most suitable to you.

• BodyWell: A multimodal exercise class combining aerobic, strength, balance and flexibility exercises. Each exercise includes Level 1 (beginner), Level 2 (intermediate) and Level 3 (advanced) options, allowing you to work at a level that suits you and progress over time.
• MoveMed: A safe, tailored workout for individuals managing conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, or joint issues. Features aerobic, strength, balance, and flexibility exercises with multi-level options.
• LIFT: A full-body strength training class designed to build muscular strength and endurance.
• Core: This class focuses on strengthening and toning the core muscles.

What Equipment Do I Need for the Exercise Classes?

For all exercise classes you will need two equal-weight items, such as dumbbells, water bottles, or food tins. An exercise mat is recommended for floor-based exercises.

Winter Wellness 2026 – Sign-Up Form

By signing up, you are providing your information to EduFIT. All personal data will be stored and handled by EduFIT in compliance with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) guidelines for the duration of the programme (up to 6 months after the final exercise class). Our privacy policy can be viewed at www.edufit.ie/privacy-policy/

Personal data provided in the sign-up form will be reviewed by Dr Diane Cooper from EduFIT, a clinical exercise physiologist and qualified phase IV cardiac rehabilitation specialist, who may provide private exercise counselling to participants living with clinical conditions before the 6-week programme commences.