Physical activity is essential if we want to enjoy good health as we get older. Regular exercises will help keep you mobile and achieve more out of life.
Whatever your age, it is important to tailor your daily/weekly active routine to fit your own level of ability and personal needs. Most people with illnesses or disabilities can take part in moderate exercise programmes &/or activities. Professional advice is available if you would like to know what type of activity would be suitable for all your needs.
With a range of initiatives the Leicester City Council leisure services has to offer, you simply cannot afford not to take advantage.
All of the Leicester city Council leisure centres' offer activities for those over 50. From swimming, badminton and outdoor walking to arm chair and tea dances, there are a range of different ways to keep fit, meet new people and most importantly... Have Fun!
Not only are there activities designed to keep you fit and active, they also provide a great opportunity to socialise and meet up with friends. Some of the 50 plus groups also organise day trips, social event sand even enjoy holidays together.
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From 1st April if you are over 60 and live within the Leicester City boundaries you can, for as little as £1 a visit, have access to our local Leisure Centres.
Here you can have access to Lifestyle Fitness Suite, public swimming, aerobics classes (including yoga, pilates, aqua and many more) and racquet sports (badminton, table tennis or squash).
If you wish to use the facilities on more than one occasion a week then you could purchase a monthly £5 pass or annual pass for £60.
60 plus city residents (charges from 1st April)
Day Pass for £1
Free use of all activities for a day (does not include courses)
Month Pass for £5
Free use of all activities for a month (does not include courses)
Annual Pass for £60
Free use of all activities for a year (does not include courses)
60 plus county residents (charges from 1st April)
60 plus county residents can purchase a “card plus” for £15 for the year to have their fees reduced to the concession rate.
Further details can be found on The Card application form which can be downloaded from the website, or picked up in any of the Leicester sports facilities. Proof of address will be required when applying.
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Tackling obesity and encouraging regular exercise is one of the key themes of Healthy Leicester - a new campaign that aims to help improve the health of the city's population.
Healthy Leicester (which has the backing of the city's Primary Care Trust (PCT) and the Leicester City Council) will provide people with the information they need to change their behaviour and improve their health, whilst helping to address the serious public health issues facing the city.
For more information on the initiative please visit Healthy Leicester.
Timetable of activities available for older people.
|
Day |
Time |
Session |
Contact |
| Tuesday's |
10-11am |
Nice n Easy (gentle Aerobics), at Spence Street Sports Centre
|
Call the centre for further information 0116 299 5584. |
| Thursday's |
6pm-6:30pm |
Aqua Jogging, mixed sessions at Spence Street Sports Centre
|
Call the centre for further information 0116 299 5584. |
| Friday's |
7:30pm-8pm |
Aqua Jogging, ladies only at Spence Street Sports Centre
|
Call the centre for further information 0116 299 5584. |
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