Senior Activities

SENIOR MEMBERSHIPS

If you're 60 and over, you can get active in our gyms, swimming pools and fitness classes, at a competitive price in Islington. The Better Health Partnership Senior membership costs £24.00 per month and includes access to all of the Better centres in the borough. Discounts for other activities such as badminton courts or tennis sessions are also included.

Alternatively if you would like to try out your local facilities before commiting to monthly payments, we have a Pay as you Go membership available. The Better Adult Senior membership costs just £7.30 per year and includes discounts for a variety of activities across Islington.

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AQUA AEROBICS

Suitable for people of all fitness abilities, these classes provide all the benefits of a great workout, as well as being lots of fun. You’ll be able to gradually build up strength and stamina with this low-impact class, and you don’t even need to be able to swim, as all exercises take place in the shallow end of the swimming pool. Sessions at Cally Pool and Gym take place on Mondays & Wednesdays 12pm-12.45pm.

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Gym

Our Gym is inclusive to everyone and is divided into different sections the weights area, resistance machines and cardio machines. Cardio machines (which raise your heart rate) such as rowers, bikes, cross trainers and treadmills can be used to improve your overall fitness.

Resistance machines and weights can be used to improve your overall strength. All of our weights and weight machines start at a very light weight, so no matter how strong you are, you’ll be safe to use them.

*Pre Paid members do not have to book the Gym

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FREE SWIMMING

Public Swimming

Free swimming is on offer for people aged 60+, Monday-Friday 8:30am-4pm and after 1pm at weekends at Archway Leisure Centre, Highbury Leisure Centre, Cally Pool and Ironmonger Row Baths. All swimming sessions are required to be booked via the BETTER UK App. *A Better Adult Senior 60+ memberships is required (£7.30 for 1 year).

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Free Swimming Lessons

Cally Pool & Gym are offering free swimming lessons for people aged 60 and over. Lessons are run in partnership with Islington Council. Available for a limited time only.

Timetable

Beginners – Wednesdays 9-9.30am

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SENIOR MEMBERSHIPS

If you're 60 and over, you can get active in our gyms, swimming pools and fitness classes, at a competitive price in Islington. The Better Health Partnership Senior membership costs £24 per month and includes access to all of the Better centres in the borough. Discounts for other activities such as badminton courts or tennis sessions are also included.

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