Looking after your health, fitness and wellbeing is important at every age, and there are plenty of ways for seniors to stay active at our Newcastle leisure centres. Better is one of the UK’s leading leisure operators, offering a wide range of classes, facilities and activities designed to help you stay active, social and energised
Step into our welcoming gym, where fitness is made enjoyable and accessible for everyone. Our experienced Fitness Instructors are here to help you get familiar with the equipment, learn safe and effective exercise techniques, and build a routine around your goals. Whether you’re new to the gym or simply looking to mix up your workouts, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Our Yoga sessions are designed to help improve flexibility, balance and strength while supporting relaxation and mental wellbeing. Gentle, senior-friendly poses can help increase mobility, reduce stress and improve posture, all within a calm and supportive environment. Led by a qualified instructor, this welcoming class is a great way to stay active, meet others and take care of both body and mind.
Our Pilates sessions focus on building core strength, stability and gentle muscle tone, while helping to improve posture, flexibility and overall body awareness. Through controlled movements and low-impact exercises, the class supports joint health while improving balance and coordination. Led by an experienced instructor, it’s a friendly and social way for seniors to stay strong, energised and connected.
Our swimming sessions offer seniors a gentle and enjoyable way to stay active, improve fitness and meet new people. Swim for Fitness helps maintain strength, flexibility and cardiovascular health through low-impact exercise in the water. Swim for All is open to swimmers of all abilities, providing a welcoming environment where you can enjoy the water at your own pace. For those looking to bring the family along, Family Fun Swim is a relaxed and social session, perfect for enjoying laughter and activity together across generations. All sessions are delivered safely and at a pace that suits you, making swimming a fun, healthy and social part of your week.
Our Aqua Aerobics classes combine a variety of water-based exercises to support cardiovascular health, improve joint mobility and build muscular strength. The natural buoyancy of the water helps reduce pressure on the joints while promoting balance, flexibility and endurance. Led by a qualified instructor, this fun and social session is a refreshing way to stay active, meet new people and enjoy exercise in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Our Aqua Zumba classes combine fun dance moves with water-based exercise to help improve cardiovascular fitness, strength, balance and flexibility. The natural buoyancy of the water provides gentle support for your joints while allowing you to move, groove and exercise at your own pace. Led by a qualified instructor, this lively and social session is a great way to stay active, meet new people and enjoy a fun-filled workout in a welcoming environment.
Stay active, strong, and confident no matter your age. Our Agewell classes combine controlled, isolated exercises with strength and mobility work to help improve fitness, flexibility, and everyday movement. With emphasis on healthy ageing, these classes are designed to help you maintain strength, stay active, and move with confidence.
