The classes, aimed at reducing falls among the elderly, expand into a second leisure centre.
Fitness classes aimed at preventing falls among older people have been expanded after proving popular.
Run by leisure operator Everyone Active and Bristol City Council, in partnership with Age UK, the classes regularly attract more than 50 people each week.Mr Ashman, who has been attending the classes twice a week since they began, said: "The classes have given me more mobility compared with before. Everyone Active said they focus on exercises that enhance strength, mobility and balance, and involve specialised equipment such as resistance bands and ankle weights.
Councillor Helen Holland, cabinet member for adult social care and integrated care system, added: "We know that people are living longer but not necessarily equipped for when they do.
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