Senior Activities

Our Better Health Senior Membership is specifically deisgned for those aged 66+.

The membership offering is at a great value of £37.50 per month for Centre only or just £46.00 per month for the borough membership. This gives you unlimited access to swimming, fitness classes, gym and social activity sessions at either the Centre only or borough memberships across Morden Leisure Centre, Wimbledon Leisure Centre & Spa and Canons Leisure Centre.

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At Wimbledon Leisure Centre and Spa, we believe that age is just a number and that there are endless possibilities for enjoyment and enrichment, regardless of one's stage in life. Therefore, age should never hinder anyone from embracing an active way of life.

Explore our range of engaging activities, carefully designed to meet the needs and interests of seniors. Our selection includes gym, fitness classes and swimming sessions. These activities provide the opportunity to meet new people and to have a catch-up with friends, with each of the activities intending to improve physical well-being, enhancing health and acting as a social hub for like-minded individuals.

 

Wimbledon Leisure Centre & Spa is also working in collaberation with Merton to offer free swimming for over 65's. To find more details on this and for available times please visit Merton Free Swimming

Prioritise Yourself

Introducing Basics

We’re here to help you make the most of this chapter in your life and prioritise your health, fitness and mental wellbeing. You’ve worked hard for this time so make it count.

Whatever your level of fitness, you're welcome to attend our lower intensity fitness classes with simpler movements which help you build confidence and the foundations to get moving.

We have a number of BASICS classes which run weekly at Wimbledon Leisure Centre & Spa which may suit your ability. 

 

Dance Fitness Basics Wednesdays at 10:15
Functional Fitness Basics Wednesdays at 17:45

 

Other appropriate classes include

 

Aqua Aerobics Tuesdays at 11:00
Social Dance Tuesdays at 14:00
Swim for 60+ Thursdays from 10:00
Aqua Aerobics Thursdays at 11:10
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Meet Our Senior Co-ordinator

Meet Lynn Wingfield, our super friendly Senior Co-ordinator. Lynn has worked in the health and fitness industry for almost 20 years, teaching a variety of classes and motivating people to reach their fitness goals. She strongly believes that age should not be a barrier to anything and any generation should be able to enjoy exercise.

Senior Activity sesssions take place on Thursdays from 12:00 and include board games, hot drinks as well as the opportunity to get some additional advice on specific gym equipment or exercises. Table tennis is also available on request.

Starting in April at Wimbledon LC, once the weather turns for the good,  Senior Sessions walking Group! A great way to be social and get some exercise in the fresh air. Please see to a member of staff for more details or visit the App to book.

 

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Senior Activity Sessions

Our senior activity sessions offer a great opportunity to social whilst also engaging in some games and activities.

On Thursdays at Wimbledon Leisure Centre offers a warm room with hot freshments available. You can try you hand at dominoes, draughts, card games and dominoes, with table tennis available in the studio upon request. 

If you wanted to, you can pick the brains of Lynn who will take you on the gym floor to go through any exercises you may feel benefit your workout going forwards. 

These sessions are for you to enjoy and can be catered based on feedback received.

Senior Walking group launched at Wimbledon Leisure Centrer from Monday 15th April, meet at the studio at 12.30pm.

Canons Leisure Centre opens up its sports hall on Mondays to a range of activities. Many sports available including short tennis, short mat bowls, darts and badminton . There are refreshments available throughout and the session is looked after by a small committee who also arrange regular field trips for those interested.

On Tuesdays at Morden Leisure Centre you'll be able to take part in table tennis, short mat bowls, a fitness class, disc golf, pitch and putt and boules. Every week from 14:15 - 16:15pm.

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Swim for 60+

Enjoy the peace and quiet of the pool at Wimbledon Leisure Centrer & Spa during our Swim For 60+ sessions. Every Thurusday morning from 10:00am - 11:00am the pool is dedicated for the older aged members of our community. 

The calming atmosphere in the pool will help wash away any of your stresses.

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Fitness Classes for 60+ At Merton Libraries

Merton Libraries Mindspace project focuses on increasing physical activity amongst Merton residents who would not normally be able to access provision at an affordable cost. Working in partnership with BETTER leisure centres in Merton, fitness instructors from Morden Leisure Centre deliver free classes which include a mixture of different exercises to improve mobility, flexibility and core strength taught in a fun and relaxed

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Benefits of physical activity

Benefits of the gym

Regular strength training at the gym can help seniors maintain and improve their muscle strength. Building and preserving muscle mass is crucial for mobility, balance and overall functionality. Workouts often include stretching exercises that improve flexibility and joint range of motion, which can reduce the risk of injuries.

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Benefits of swimming

Swimming is an effective cardiovascular exercise that gets the heart rate up, improving overall cardiovascular health. It also engages the entire body, working various muscle groups simultaneously. By promoting overall muscular strength, swimming can enhance balance and stability.

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Benefits of fitness classes

Fitness classes for seniors are typically designed to accommodate different fitness levels and abilities. The combination of physical activity, coordination challenges and mental engagement in following instructions and learning new movements can contribute to improved cognitive abilities.

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Timetable

All sessions and classes below are included free of charge in our memberships. We recommend you book ahead via the website or app to avoid disappointment.

As well as the below, you'll be able to find our full timetable available here

Centre Timetable

 

Monday

06:10-15:00 Swim for Fitness Main Pool Wimbledon
10:00-12:00 Swim for Seniors Main Pool Canons
10:00-15:00 Senior Activity Session Sports Hall Canons
12:00-13:00 Aerobics - Basics Studio  Canons
12:20-13:20 Functional Fitness - Basics Studio  Morden
12.30-13:20 Walking Group  Local Area Wimbledon

Tuesday

06:10-11:00 Swim for Fitness Main Pool Wimbledon
09:15-10:00 Aqua Aerobics Secondary Pool Morden
09:30-11:00 Swim for 60+ Main Pool  Morden
11:00-11:50 Aqua Aerobics Main Pool  Wimbledon
11:00-11:50 Aqua Aerobics Main Pool  Canons
14:00-14:50 Social Dance Studio Wimbledon
14:15-16:15 Senior Activity Session Studio Morden
19:00-21:30 Swim for Fitness Main Pool Wimbledon

Wednesday

06:10-15:00 Swim For Fitness Main Pool Wimbledon
07:00-07:45 Group Cycle - Basics Studio Morden 
11:00-11:50 Aqua Aerobics Main Pool  Canons
10:00-13:00 Senior Activity Session Sports Hall Canons
10:00-10:55 Body Conditioning - Basics Studio  Canons
10:15-11:05 Dance Fitness - Basics Studio  Wimbledon
17:45-18:35 Functional Fitness Basics Studio  Wimbledon
19:00-21:30 Swim For Fitness Main Pool Wimbledon

Thursday

06:10-11:00 Swim For Fitness Main Pool Wimbledon
09:15-10:00 Aqua Aerobics - Womens Only Secondary Pool Morden
10:00-11:00 Swim for Seniors Main Pool Wimbledon
10:00-12:00 Swim for Seniors Main Pool Morden
10:20-11:00 Aqua Aerobics - Age UK Secondary Pool Morden
11:00-11:50 LBT - Basics Studio  Canons
11:00-14:00 Senior Activity Session Meeting Room Wimbledon
11:10-11:50 Aqua Aerobics Main Pool Wimbledon
11:10-12:00 Aqua Aerobics Secondary Pool Morden
18:30-19:30 Dance Fitness Studio  Morden
19:00-21:30 Swim for Fitness Main Pool Wimbledon

Friday

06:10-15:00 Swim For Fitness Main Pool Wimbledon
10:00-10:55 Body Conditioning - Basics Studio  Canons

Saturday

16:00-17:30 Swim For Fitness Main Pool Wimbledon

Sunday

08:10-11:00 Swim For Fitness Main Pool Wimbledon
10:15-11:15 Dance Fitness Studio Morden LC
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Did you know that with a Better Health Senior Membership, you will also benefit from 20% off of thermal day spa bookings.

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