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Senior Activities

Over 55 and ready to kick start a healthier lifestyle?

With so many fitness and social activities at The Greenwich Centre including swimming, fitness classes and a coffee morning, you’re sure to find something you will love. 

All are aimed at getting you active, having fun and keeping healthy at the same time. You'll receive a great support from our professional and friendly staff that will be happy to help you achieve your best.

 

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Basics Fitness Classes

Whatever your fitness level, everyone is welcome to our fitness classes.

Whether you are a beginner, senior or are coming back to exercise after a break, our Basics classes are suitable for people of all abilities. The classes featuring lower intensity options and simpler movements

Our Basics class still help to train strength and fitness but at a pace that suits you. This way, you can gradually build confidence as well as learn the foundations to get moving and boost your overall fitness.

We also have a range of other classes that are suitable for customers of all ages anad abilities.  Our instructors are trained to ensure that adapatations are made to ensure that everybody benefits from our classes.

Why not try something new??

Strength & Conditioning - Choose from lots of great, motivational group classes that will help you strengthen and condition your whole body.

Cardio - Get your heart pumping and increase your energy levels, as we move together in an energetic feel good class.

Mind & Body - Feel better inside and glow on the outside. Build your strength and flexibility in our lower impact classes.

Dance - Dance fitness classes allow you to get fit and feel great. These fun, energising group activities are guaranteed to put a smile on your face

 

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Swimming

Swimming is a great way to socialise, increase mobility/recovery and also stay active, whatever your age or level of ability. We offer two different swim sessions as well as Aqua Aerobics 3 times per week.

 

Swim For Fitness

These sessions are typically set up in lane format however when we are not offering school lessons there will also be an open space to swim available. Our staff will be more than happy to advise when the quieter times to swim are.

Swim For All

Swim for all sessions are exactly that and are open for all ages & abilities including families.  Why not visit with with Grandchildren or other family members.

Aqua Aerobics

Aqua aerobics, is a form of gentle exercise done in water. Classes offer a fun way to exercise in the water that’ll get your heart pumping without putting pressure on your joints combining aqua aerobic exercises with strength and conditioning moves to give you a full body workout. You also don't need to be able to swim as all exercises can be performed in shallow water.

 

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Coffee Morning

Our coffee mornings are a social event to enable people to visit the leisure centre, have the opportunity to look round and ask questions, and take away information on programmes and activities without needing to commit to anything or even take part in an activity on the day.

We love to welcome new people to the centre and also interact with those who visit us on a regular basis.  

Session Days / Times : Monday 9.30am-12.00pm & Wednesday 10.00am-12.00pm

There is no need to book ahead simply turn up on the day. We look forward to welcoming you.

Timetable

 

Day Activity Time Location
Monday  Aqua Aerobics 12noon-1pm Main Pool
Body Conditioning Basics 12.15pm-1pm Studio 1
Coffee Social Morning 9.30am-12noon Reception
Tuesday  Pilates 12.15pm-1.15pm Studio 1
Barret Fit 1.15pm-2.15pm Studio 1
Wednesday Coffee Social Morning 10am-12noon Library
Yoga 10.15am-11.15am Studio 1
Thursday Adult Swimming Lessons-Beginner/Improver 7am-7.45am Main Pool
Aqua Aerobics 12noon-1pm Main Pool
Yoga Basics 1.15pm-2.15pm Studio 1
Friday

Pilates Basics

Pilates

9.15am-10.10am

10.15am-11.15am

Studio 1
Body Conditioning Basics

11.15am-12noon

Studio 1
Aqua Aerobics 12.45pm -1.30pm Main Pool
Knit & Natter 2.30pm-3.30pm Library

 

If you have any questions about any of the activities please do not hesitate to pop in and speak to a member of the team.

We look forward to seeing you soon...

 

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