Senior Activities

Our Better Health Senior Membership is specifically designed for those aged 66+

The membership is offered at a great value of £46 per month and gives you unlimited access to swimming, fitness classes, gym and social activity sessions at Canons Leisure Centre aswell as use at the other centres in the borough.

At Canons Leisure Centre, we believe that age is just a number and that there are endless possibilities for enjoyment and enrichment, regardless of one's stage in life. Therefore, age should never hinder anyone from embracing an active way of life.

Explore our range of engaging activities, carefully designed to meet the needs and interests of seniors. Our selection includes gym, fitness classes and swimming sessions. These activities provide the opportunity to meet new people and to have a catch-up with friends, with each of the activities intending to improve physical well-being, enhancing health and acting as a social hub for like-minded individuals.

Additional benefits include;

No contract so you can leave when you need and rejoin at any time**
Access to 1,500+ on-demand workouts and classes online or through our app.
Health library packed with great online magazines and books
Discounts on other activities & services, priority booking & free Wi-Fi

*Access to the Wimbledon Spa experience comes with an additional fee

Canons Leisure Centre is also working closely with Morden Leisure Centre and Wimbledon Leisure Centre & Spa in collaboration with Merton to offer free swimming for over 65's. To find more details on this and for available times please visit Merton Free Swmming

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Introducing Basics

Whatever your level of fitness, you're welcome to attend our lower intensity fitness classes with simpler movements which help you build confidence and the foundations to get moving.

We have a number of BASICS classes which run weekly at Canons Leisure Centre which may suit your ability.

Day	Class	Type	Time
DAY	CLASS	TYPE	TIME
Monday	Aerobics	Cardio	12:00pm - 12:50pm
Tuesday	Aqua Aerobics	Cardio	11:00am - 11.50pm
Tuesday	Zumba	Dance	10:00am - 10:55am
Tuesday	Pilates	Mind & Body	11:15am - 12:15pm
Wednesday	Yoga	Mind & Body	11:00am - 12:00pm
Wednesday	Aqua Aerobics	Cardio	11:00am - 11:50am

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Meet Our Senior Co-ordinator

Meet Yvonne Beckford, our super friendly Senior Co-ordinator at Canons Leisure Centre and Wimbledon Leisure Centre & Spa. Yvonne has worked in the health and fitness industry for almost 20 years, teaching a variety of classes and motivating people to reach their fitness goals. She strongly believes that age should not be a barrier to anything and any generation should be able to enjoy exercise.

Senior Activity sessions at Wimbledon Leisure Centre take place on Thursdays from 12pm to 3pm, lead by Yvonne. These sessions include table tennis, darts, board games, supervised gym sessions, and a welcoming social space with tea and coffee.

Canons Leisure Centre runs Senior Activity sessions on Mondays from 12pm to 3pm, lead by Yvonne. Participants can enjoy a variety of racket sports such as table tennis, badminton, short tennis, and pickleball, along with darts and curling.

Morden Leisure Centre hosts its Senior Activity sessions on Tuesdays, led by George. Every week from 2.15pm- to 4.15pm, participants can take part in table tennis, short mat bowls, a fitness class, disc golf, pitch and putt, and boules.

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Benefits of Physical Activity

Senior Activity Sessions

Our senior activity sessions offer a great opportunity to social whilst also engaging in some games and activities.

On Thursdays at Wimbledon Leisure Centre offers a warm room with hot freshments available. You can try you hand at dominoes, draughts, card games and darts, with table tennis available in the studio.

Canons Leisure Centre opens up its sports hall on Mondays to a range of activities. Many sports available including short tennis, short mat bowls, darts and badminton . There are refreshments available throughout and the session is looked after by a small committee who also arrange regular field trips for those interested.

On Tuesdays at Morden Leisure Centre you'll be able to take part in table tennis, short mat bowls, a fitness class, disc golf, pitch and putt and boules. Every week from 14:15 - 16:15pm.

Benefits of the Gym

Regular strength training at the gym can help seniors maintain and improve their muscle strength. Building and preserving muscle mass is crucial for mobility, balance and overall functionality. Workouts often include stretching exercises that improve flexibility and joint range of motion, which can reduce the risk of injuries.

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Benefits of Swimming

Swimming sessions are bookable as either ‘Swim for Fitness’ sessions - involve lane swimming - or ‘Swim for All’ sessions - mean an open pool layout. These sessions are normally for an hour and can be booked via the Better UK app or online. Click ‘Swimming’ to find out more.

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Benefits of Fitness Classes

Fitness classes for seniors are typically designed to accommodate different fitness levels and abilities. The combination of physical activity, coordination challenges and mental engagement in following instructions and learning new movements can contribute to improved cognitive abilities.

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Timetable

All sessions and classes below are included free of charge in our monthly memberships agreements, and at a discounted rate with our annual pay and play memberships. We recommend you book ahead via the website or Better UK app to avoid disappointment.

As well as the below, you'll be able to find our full timetable available here.

Monday

10:00-12:00	Swim for Seniors	Main Pool	Canons LC
11:00-15:00	Senior Activity Session	Sports Hall	Canons LC
12:00-13:00	Aerobics - Basics	Studio	Canons LC
12:20-13:20	Functional Fitness - Basics	Studio	Morden LC

Tuesday

09:15 - 10:00	Aqua Aerobics	Secondary Pool	Morden LC
09:30 - 11:00	Swim for 60+	Main Pool	Morden LC
11:00 - 11:50	Aqua Aerobics	Main Pool	Wimbledon LC
11:00 - 11:50	Aqua Aerobics	Main Pool	Canons LC
14:00 - 14:50	Social Dance	Studio	Wimbledon LC

Wednesday

11:00 - 11:50	Aqua Aerobics	Main Pool	Canons LC
10:00 - 13:00	Senior Activity Session	Sports Hall	Canons LC
10:00 - 10:55	Body Conditioning - Basics	Studio	Canons LC
10:15 - 11:05	Dance Fitness - Basics	Studio	Wimbledon LC
17:45 - 18:35	Functional Fitness Basics	Studio	Wimbledon LC

Thursday

10:00 - 11:00	Swim for Seniors	Main Pool	Wimbledon LC
10:00 - 12:00	Swim for Seniors	Main Pool	Morden LC
11:00 - 11:50	LBT - Basics	Studio	Canons LC
11:00 - 14:00	Senior Activity Session	Meeting Room	Wimbledon LC
11:10 - 11:50	Aqua Aerobics	Main Pool	Wimbledon LC
11:10 - 12:00	Aqua Aerobics	Secondary Pool	Morden LC
18:30 - 19:30	Dance Fitness	Studio	Morden LC

Friday

10:00 - 10:55

Body Conditioning - Basics

Studio

Canons LC

Sunday

10:15-11:15

Dance Fitnes

Studio

Morden LC

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