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The Whitehaven Sports centre offers many low intensity and impact, and fun classes and activities for our senior members.
We have a couple of memberships available for those over 65 years, and more information on these can either be found following the link below, or by speaking to a member of staff in centre.
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A low impact and fun way to exercise while enjoying yourself without putting pressure on joints.
A joint Healthwise and Senior class, don't fee shy just come have some fun!
Tuesdays and Fridays
2.00pm
Whats better than a hot drink and time to chat after some gentle exercise?
Ideal for people looking to make new friends and be a little healthier.
Tuesdays and Fridays
3.00pm
Gym workouts boost your energy, increase lean muscle mass, decrease your risk for certain health conditions. The Whitehaven sports Centre has multiple gym areas, designed to aid different fitness workouts; we have a main gym area upstairs, as well as a separate, more relaxed ground floor fitness gym.
Gym Sessions are available from centre opening each day.
Twice a week we offer hourly multisport sessions for you to play a choice or a mixture of Badminton, Pickleball, and Table Tennis.
We can provide the equipment, or you can bring your own; it doesn't matter if you've never played before or you're an expert, come along and give it a go.
Every Monday and Thursday 1pm-4pm (hourly)
Pickleball is a fast-growing, fun racquet sport that everyone can enjoy and is suitable for any age.
Played on a badminton court, using a shorter tennis style net, and using a hollow ball and paddle like table tennis.
Badminton is a great way to have fun and stay healthy, whatever your age or level of ability; improve your reflexes, hand-to-eye coordination and overall fitness levels with this popular racquet sport.
Resolution Badminton is a drop in session for ages 40+ where like-minded people turn up and play. It’s a friendly and welcoming environment to play, socialise and keep fit on your terms without the need to find a partner.
Every Tuesday and most Thursdays 10.00am-12.00pm
A simplified body conditioning class tailored towards people starting their fitness journey, older adults & anyone looking to build confidence. This full body workout is achieved through high reps & non-cardio exercises using body bars, barbells, dumbbells and body weight, with a variety of schemes and plans to keep you on your toes and always pushing in new and exciting ways.
Every Wednesday 11am-12pm
Join a member of the Better Health Team on a beautiful gentle walk along the Whitehaven costal path.
Starting at the centre, walk along the harbour, up to the Candlestick, and along the tops before descending back into the town centre.
Due to restart late January, weather permitting.
Healthwise is our physical activity on referral programme designed to introduce individuals to the benefits of physical activity in order to help reduce risk factors for chronic disease, manage existing medical conditions, and to become and remain more physically active.
If you are interested in Healthwise please speak to your GP, practice nurse, or social prescribing link worker, who can refer you.