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Senior Activities

Our senior programme is designed to enhance physical and mental wellbeing, and it also offers the ideal social environment to relax and chat with friends before, during and after activities.

It is worth noting that we have a timetable dedicated for those over the age of 60 (at the bottom of this page) and we also have a wider programme for all adults to enjoy. Many of the classes in the wider programme are also enjoyed by our older adult members with Yoga, Pilates, Aqua Aerobics and Tai Chi amongst the most popular in the community! 

 

PS: All of our senior activities across the Borough of Camden are included in the Better Health Partnership Senior membership. Click the button below to sign up! 

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SENIOR SPORTS HALL SESSION

Our senior sports hall session offers our customers an opportunity to play a range of sports including Badminton, short tennis, Pickleball, and Table Tennis. These sessions are also supported by a member of our team to give you guidance in your chosen activity.

There will be refreshments and board games available throughout these sessions. 

To book into this session click on the Seniors' Club Session on the BETTER UK App, website or by visting our centre team at Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre reception. Sessions run every Monday 13:00 - 15:00 and Thursday 12:00 - 14:00

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FREE SWIMMING FOR OVER 60's

Did you know if you are a Camden Resident over the age of 60 and have a concessionary membership you can swim for free between 7am - 12noon Monday to Friday. 

This also applies to any of the swimming pools that we operate in the Borough!  

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WALKING FOOTBALL

Are you aged 50 or over and enjoy the beautiful game of football? Walking football could be for you. 

At a number of our Better leisure centres, you'll be able to sign up for walking football and enjoy a weekly game, meet new people and have a chat over tea and coffee.

Whether you're completely new to the game or played football when you were younger, walking football will add a new lease of life to your week. 

Our weekly Walking Football sessions run every Sunday from 11:00-13:00.These sessions are suitable for those looking for a lower impact activity and to meet new friends.

What are the benefits of walking football?

  • Keeps you active - as the name suggests, you're constantly moving as well as having fun
  • Improves stamina - participating in weekly activity means you can keep going for longer
  • Healthier heart - activity lowers your cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar and decreases risks of diabetes type 2
  • Better balance - you'll find working on one leg, kicking the ball will help with your balance
  • Meet new friends -  get to know your community and build a camaraderie with people from a number of different backgrounds

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FITNESS CLASSES

We have a jam packed fitness class programme which caterers for all fitness levels. Classes such as Aqua Aerobics, Pilates, and Yoga. 

Aqua Aerobics - is a form of gentle exercise done in water. These classes are suitable for everyone - regardless of age or ability - combining aqua aerobic exercises with strength and conditioning moves to give you a full body workout.

Pilates - Gently train your physique and improve core strength in a calming, low-intensity atmosphere. Pilates focuses on concentration and muscle control, transitioning smoothly between one another to build a revived and resilient you.

Yoga - Embrace the flow of natural body movements to develop strength, flexibility and a peaceful state of mind. From energetic routines to slow, serene sequences, Yoga classes balance movement and meditation to help you feel Better inside and out.

 

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In a relaxed and enjoyable group setting, you'll enjoy the gym facilities and have the chance to engage with our Fitness Instructors, who will be there to give demonstrations, advice on techniques and explanations of the benefits of different machines and exercises. So if you've always wanted to go to the gym - this is the perfect session for you!

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Swiss Cottage Senior Timetable

 

MONDAY

7am-12pm Camden Resident Free Swimming Main Pool
12.45pm-1.30pm Aqua Aerobics Main Pool
7am-3pm Club Gym Gym
1pm-3pm Senior's Club Session (Multi Sport)  Sports Hall

TUESDAY

7am-12pm Camden Resident Free Swimming Main Pool
7am-3pm Club Gym Gym
2pm-3pm Pilates Studio 2
6.30pm-7.30pm Total Body Conditioning Studio 1
7.30pm-8.30pm Circuit Studio 1

WEDNESDAY

7am-12pm Camden Resident Free Swimming Main Pool
7am - 3pm Club Gym Gym
12.30pm-1.15pm Aqua Aerobics Teaching Pool
2pm-3pm Tai Chi Studio 2
2.30pm - 3.30pm Strength Studio 1

THURSDAY

7am-12pm Camden Resident Free Swimming Main Pool
7am-3pm Club Gym Gym
12pm-2pm Senior's Club Session (Multi Sport) Sports Hall
11.45am-12.30pm Aqua Aerobics Main Pool
2.30pm-3.30pm Tai Chi Studio 1

FRIDAY

7am-12pm Camden Resident Free Swimming Main Pool
11.30am-12.30pm Aqua Aerobics Main Pool
7am-3pm Club Gym Gym
9.30am-10.30am Strength Studio 1 

SATURDAY

8am-3pm Club Gym Gym

SUNDAY

8am-3pm Club Gym Gym
11am-1pm Walking Football Outdoor Pitch

This is our Senior timetable but take a look at our centre timetable for more activities. 

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Camden Senior timetable

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               Activity

                  Day & Time                Location

Free Swimming 60+

Club Gym

Aqua Aerobics

Senior's Club Session (Multi Sports)

Pilates

Body Conditioning 

Circuit Training

Water Workout

Tai Chi

Strength

Water Workout

Senior's Club Session (Multi Sports

Tai Chi

Strength

Aqua Aerobics

Walking Football

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Mon - Fri, 07:00 - 15:00

Mon, 12:45 - 13:30

Mon, 13:00 - 15:00

Tues, 14:00 - 15:00 

Tues, 18:30 - 19:30

Tues, 19:30 - 20:30

Wed, 12:30 - 13:15

Wed, 14:00 - 15:00

Wed, 14:30 - 15:30

Thurs, 10:30 - 11:15

Thurs, 12:00 - 14:00

Thurs, 14:30 - 15:30

Fri, 09:30 - 10:30

Fri, 11:30 - 12:15

Sun, 11:00 - 13:00

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Studio 1   

Studio 1

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Studio 1

Main Pool

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Studio 1

Main Pool

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Free Swimming 60+

Coffee Mornings

Club Gym

Pilates

Yoga

Pilates

Yoga

Pilates

Yoga

Aqua Aerobics

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Chair Based Exercise

Free Swimming 60+

Yoga 

Yoga

Yoga

Pilates

Pilates

Yoga

Tai Chi (55+)

Aqua Aerobics

Yoga

Yoga

Pilates

Yoga

Yoga

Yoga (Seated)

Yoga

Pilates

Yoga

Pilates

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Mon, 08:00 - 09:00

Mon, Tues, & Thur, 12:15 - 13:10

Mon, 18:00 - 19:00

Mon & Thur, 19:30 - 20:30

Tues, 18:30 - 19:30

Tues, 20:30 - 21:30

Wed, 11:15 - 12:10

Wed - Thur, 12:30 - 13:15

Wed, 13:15 - 14:00

Wed, 18:30 - 19:30

Thur, 13:15 - 14:15

Fri, 07:15 - 08:00

Fri, 13:30 - 14:25

Fri, 15:25 - 16:25

Sat, 11:00 - 12:00

Sat, 13:00 - 14:00

Sun, 10:00 - 10:55

Sun, 13:00 - 13:55

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Studio 2

Studio 2

Studio 1

Studio 1

Studio 2

Main Pool

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Studio 2

Studio 1

Studio 1

Studio 2

Studio 1

Studio 2

Studio 1

Studio 1

Studio 1

     

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Free Swimming 60+

Coffee Mornings

Yoga

Pilates

Aqua Aerobics

Yoga

Yoga

Pilates

Tai Chi

Yoga

Aqua Aerobics

Pilates

Pilates

Yoga

Tai Chi

Yoga

Yoga

  

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Mon, 10:15 - 11:15 

Mon, 11:15 - 12:15

Mon, 13:15 - 14:00

Mon, 20:15 - 21:15

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Tues, 18:15 - 19:15

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Thurs, 09:00 - 10:00

Thurs, 13:15 - 14:00

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Fri, 09:15 - 10:15

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Sat, 14:15 - 15:15

Sun, 09:00 - 10:00


 

 

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Studio

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Studio

Studio

Studio

Studio

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Studio

Studio

Studio

Studio

Studio

Studio

   

 

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