BETTER FOR EVERYONE
Get fit and feel better too at our newly redeveloped Better, Highbury Leisure Centre.
Following the devastating fire that took hold of the swimming pool back in 2018, in partnership with Islington Council, the leisure centre is now back open. Boasting a brand new six lane, 25m swimming pool, equipped with pool hoist and separate teaching pool, we are back better than ever before.
You will also discover a bright and airy pool viewing area which leads to the brand new female, male and accessible changing rooms, as well as a complete refresh and revamp of the fitness areas; which is now home to a brand new functional fitness area in the gym.
We are thrilled to welcome you back to the much loved Highbury Leisure Centre.
Gym Workout
Our revamped and fully equipped, air-conditioned gym offers a range of fitness equipment for everyone. With cardiovascular machines, resistance equipment, free weights, dedicated stretching areas, fitness aids, and a brand new fuctional fitness area, there is something for everyone to help meet your fitness targets and achieve your goals.
Swimming
We are thrilled to be back in the swim of things here are Highbury Leisure Centre! Now you can enjoy the swimming sessions that you once loved but this time in a brand new six lane, 25m swimming pool, equipped with pool hoist. We've even thrown in some brand new changing rooms so that your experience is better from start to finish!
Swimming is a great all-round exercise, working almost every muscle in your body without putting stress on your joints. So it’s perfect if you want to be more active and stay healthy whatever your age or ability.
Swimming lessons
What's more fun than learning to swim? Learning to swim in a brand new teaching pool of course!
Our priority is to ensure your child learns to be safe in and around water, developing their skills and strokes to become confident in achieving their milestones.
Our new programme focuses on a set of achievements linked to a set of skills and distances achieved which are natural and progressive milestones for every child to become the best swimmer possible.
Better at Home
Staying active and motivated when you are unable to attend your local centre is always a challenge. But there are plenty of ways to keep your body and mind healthy even when you can’t get to the gym, pool or court.
We're excited to bring you Better at Home, offering access to over 1000 on demand classes, workout plans, podcasts and much more – all in the comfort of your own home.
Better at Home is available for free on the Better UK app, available from the Apple or Google Play stores. See below for more information on how to download and access the Better app.
Better Health for Me
Whether you’re interested in getting back to the gym or you want to find simple ways to be fitter and feel better, we've got a range of solutions that you can tailor to suit you and your lifestyle best.
Your wellbeing is important, and to make sure that you’re staying healthy, both physically and mentally, we're here for you.
Our Better Health for Me programme, developed in partnership with the Better Health campaign, provides you with exclusive access to free, unlimited online excercise classes. Download the Better UK app to access Better at Home today - let's do this!
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