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Basics & Beginners Group Cycle

Our Basics & Beginners Group Cycle Class is designed to ease you into your fitness journey using simpler movements & lower intensity. Pedal yourself fit by cycling along with the group in one of our themed classes to uplifting music.

 

Every Tuesday 10.00am-10.30am

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Basics & Seniors Body Conditioning

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 11.15am-12.00pm

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Resolution Drop-In Badminton

Playing 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 Thursday 10.00am-12.00pm

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Gym Workout

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.

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Healthwise Scheme

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.

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