Basics Fitness Classes

We offer a range of low-impact and low-intensity fitness classes suitable for seniors and beginners. Classes include Yoga Basics, Pilates Basics, Legs Bums and Tums Basics and many others.

To explore our range of fitness classes available to you, please click the link below, or pop into the centre and speak to a member of staff and we'll be happy to assist you.

Free Swimming for Over 60s

If you are aged 60 or over, you can enjoy free swimming in Manchester every day, all year round during general swim sessions. All you need is to join on a pay as you go MCR Active Over 60's membership which is free to sign up to using the button below. Follow the steps below to sign up.

- In the membership type field, select "Concessionary"

- In the payment type field, select "Single Payment"

- Select "Better Adult Concessionary MCR Active Over 60 Resident" and provide the requested information

Alternatively if you pop into the centre we will be happy to help you.

Tuesday Senior Afternoons

We are delighted to announce we'll be hosting Senior Afternoon sessions at Hough End Leisure Centre, with discounted access to our Basics fitness classes, free tea and coffee, and free board games for socialising.

The session will run every Tuesday, and will include the following activities:

- Legs, Bums and Tums Basics Class
- Tea, Coffee and board games
- Yoga Basics Class

To gain access to the Senior Afternoon sessions, please click here to sign up.

In the membership type field, please select “Concessionary”, and in the payment type field, select “Single Payment”

The correct membership type is “Better Adult Concessionary MCR Active Over60 Resident”, and is only available to Manchester Residents.

This membership will grant you access to the Senior Afternoons and Free swimming at any of our Manchester facilities.

You can also pop in to the centre and we will set this up for you!