senior Activities

Looking after your health, fitness and wellbeing is valuable at any age, and seniors can enjoy plenty of ways to stay active at our Newcastle leisure centres. Better is one of the UK’s leading leisure operators, offering an impressive choice of classes, facilities and activities designed to keep you moving, social and energised. A single inclusive membership also gives you access to three Newcastle swimming pools — ideal for low-impact exercise, relaxation and building confidence in the water. 

Across our five Newcastle sites, members can enjoy 7 racket courts, 2 squash courts, an indoor pitch, 14 3G outdoor pitches and a full astroturf pitch. Whether you’re revisiting a favourite sport or trying something new, there’s something to suit every interest and ability. 

Browse the options available across the rest of the leisure centres in Newcastle below and find sessions that suit your lifestyle. 

WEST DENTON LESIURE CENTRE EAST END POOL

WALKER ACTIVITY DOME

NEWCASTLE TRAMPOLINE PARK & GYM

Activities at Gosforth

Gym

Step into our welcoming gym, designed to make fitness enjoyable for everyone. Our expert Fitness Instructors are on hand to introduce you to the equipment, teach safe and effective exercise techniques, and help you create a routine tailored to your goals. Whether you’re new to the gym or looking to refresh your workouts, we’re here to support your fitness journey.

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Yoga

Our Yoga sessions are designed to improve flexibility, balance, and strength while promoting relaxation and mental well-being. Gentle, senior-appropriate poses help increase mobility, reduce stress, and enhance posture, all in a calm and supportive environment. Led by a qualified instructor, this welcoming class is a wonderful way to stay active, connect with others, and nurture both body and mind.

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Pilates

Our Pilates sessions focus on core strength, stability, and gentle muscle toning, helping to improve posture, flexibility, and overall body awareness. Using controlled movements and low-impact exercises, this class supports joint health while enhancing balance and coordination. Guided by an experienced instructor, it’s a motivating and social way for seniors to stay strong, energised, and connected.

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Basic Circuits

Join our Basic Circuits class, featuring a range of stations aimed at enhancing muscular strength, bone density, and overall endurance. This engaging workout also supports metabolism, balance, and coordination - all in a fun, social environment. Guided by a certified fitness instructor, it’s the perfect way to stay active, meet new people, and enjoy your fitness journey.

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Swimming

Our swimming sessions are a gentle and enjoyable way for seniors to stay active, improve fitness, and meet new friends. Swim for Fitness helps maintain strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular health through low-impact exercise in the water. Swim for All welcomes swimmers of every ability, offering a supportive environment to enjoy the water at your own pace. And for those who like to bring family along, Family Fun Swim is a relaxed, social session perfect for sharing laughter and activity across generations. All sessions are led safely and at a pace that suits you, making swimming a fun, healthy, and social part of your week.

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Aqua Aerobics

Our Aqua Aerobics class features a range of water-based exercises designed to enhance cardiovascular health, improve joint mobility, and build muscular strength. The buoyancy of the water reduces stress on joints while helping to boost balance, flexibility, and endurance. Led by a certified instructor, this enjoyable and social session is a refreshing way to stay active, meet new friends, and have fun in a supportive environment.

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