Albany Leisure Centre offers a welcoming range of health, sport, and physical activity sessions specially designed for those aged 66 and over. These dedicated sessions provide an excellent opportunity to stay active, socialise, and enjoy a variety of activities in a friendly and supportive environment. Senior activity days take place every Thursday from 9:00am to 4:00pm, giving participants plenty of time to make the most of the facilities and sessions available. For further details about specific activities, visitors are encouraged to speak with a member of the Albany team, who will be happy to assist.
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Dedicated Senior Activities
Senior Group Fitness Classes
Senior Group Fitness Classes offer a range of low- to moderate-intensity sessions tailored to individual fitness and ability levels. Participants can enjoy seated exercise, aqua basics, senior spin, Zumba, Pilates, and yoga, using functional equipment and bodyweight exercises in a supportive environment.
Supervised Gym access
Enjoy supervised access to the gym in a relaxed and friendly group setting. Fitness instructors provide demonstrations, guidance on techniques, and advice on the benefits of different machines and exercises, helping participants build confidence and enjoy a safe, effective workout.
Menopause Strength
This Menopause Strength Class focuses on core and pelvic floor exercises to support a healthier lifestyle. Designed for women, the sessions improve strength, balance, and wellbeing in a friendly, supportive environment that encourages confidence, fitness, and long-term health.
Mindful Martial Arts
Mindful Martial Arts offers Qi-Gong and Tai Chi sessions designed to improve balance, flexibility, and mental wellbeing. The classes provide a calm, supportive environment where participants can develop strength, focus, and relaxation through gentle, mindful movement suitable for all abilities.
Activities to Try
Gym Floor Classes
Gym Floor Classes provide structured sessions on the main gym floor, guiding participants through a variety of equipment and exercises. Instructors offer support, demonstrations, and advice to help improve strength, fitness, and confidence in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Lifting For Women
Lifting for Women is an open class for beginners and experienced participants of all skill levels. Sessions focus on individual goals or specific areas of strength, providing guidance, support, and confidence-building in a friendly, inclusive environment.
Swimming
Open swimming sessions provide a safe, enjoyable way for all ages to stay active, with a particular benefit for seniors. Swimming offers low-impact exercise that improves strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness, while supporting wellbeing in a friendly, welcoming environment.
Health Suite
The Health Suite offers seniors a relaxing way to support fitness and wellbeing. With access to sauna, steam room, and gentle wellness facilities, sessions promote recovery, flexibility, and overall health in a calm, safe, and welcoming environment.