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Memberships
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Our senior sessions combine enjoyable, sport-inspired activities with a strong social focus. Classes are designed to help improve balance, coordination, and strength, supporting both physical and mental wellbeing. They also offer a great opportunity to meet new people and build friendships in a relaxed, friendly environment.
Activities run throughout the week, and you’re also welcome to join our Seniors Hub social session every Wednesday.
Join Liv every Wednesday at our Seniors Hub. Whether you attend one (or more!) of our Wednesday morning activities or not, you’re very welcome to drop in for a friendly chat and enjoy a complimentary tea or coffee.
The Seniors Hub is a relaxed and welcoming space for adults aged 66+ to meet, socialise, and stay active. Take part in a variety of light activities and games led by our lovely instructor Liv — from skittles and simple circuits to board games.
There’s no cost and no membership required to attend. The Seniors Hub runs from 2:45pm to 4:00pm. Simply turn up at the centre’s reception and make your way to the mall on the 1st floor.
If you’re interested in trying one of our fitness classes, going swimming, or using the gym, please read on below for a full list of senior-friendly activities available throughout the week. Membership options can be found at the bottom of the page.
Already a member? Feel free to invite friends or family along — everyone is welcome!
| Time | Activity | Location | Where to book? |
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Every day |
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| 6:00am-10:00pm |
Gym |
Gym | Book Gym |
| See Pool Timetable |
Swim for Fitness or Swim for All sessions |
Swimming Pool | Book Swimming |
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Monday |
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9:30am-10:30am |
Yoga Basics, with Karen | Studio 1 | Book Yoga Basics |
| 10:40am-11:20am |
Aqua Aerobics, with Jo |
Swimming Pool | Book Aqua Aerobics |
| 11:30am-12:30pm |
Swim for 60+ |
Swimming Pool | Book Swim for 60+ |
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Tuesday |
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| 9:30am-10:30am |
Tai Chi Basics, with Bruce |
Studio 1 | Book Tai Chi Basics |
| 1:45pm-3:45pm |
Social Dance, with Audrey |
Studio 1 | Book Social Dance |
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Wednesday |
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| 10:30am-11:30am |
Dance Fitness Basics, with Hilary |
Studio 2 | Book Dance Fitness Basics |
| 2:00pm-2:45pm |
Seated Exercise Class |
Studio 1 | Book Seated Exercise |
| 2:45pm-4:00pm |
Senior Hub |
Studio 1 | Free - No booking required! |
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Thursday |
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2:40pm-3:20pm |
Aqua Aerobics, with Adriana | Swimming Pool | Book Aqua Aerobics |
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5:30pm-6:30pm |
Tai Chi Basics, with Darren | Studio 1 | Book Tai Chi Basics |
| Friday |
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| 11:30am-12:30pm | Tai Chi Basics, with Bruce | Studio 1 | Book Tai Chi Basics |
Please see more details on these activities below.
Previously "Generation Gains", Seated Exercise class is a fitness class suitable for adults with reduced mobility.
Join Audrey Bainbridge for a fun and sociable dance session that keeps you moving and smiling. From Line Dancing to Tea Dance, this class blends gentle exercise with social interaction through a variety of themed dance styles. Perfect for seniors who want to stay active while enjoying themselves in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. A complimentary tea time is included.
We recommend pre-booking online to avoid queues at reception, although you’re also welcome to drop in and pay on arrival. Please note: we are a cashless centre and can only accept card payments.
A general swim session dedicated for over 60's of all abilities.
2 pool lanes are set up for the more confident swimmers who wish to keep swimming lengths for fitness.
An open pool space equivalent to 3 lanes is also available for those who would like to swim more casually, who need to take more frequent breaks, or simply want to exercise in the shallow end. Floating aids such as pool noodles and kickboards can be used in this area. (Floating aids are not provided by the centre, but customers are welcome to bring their own or purchase items from the Speedo stand at reception.)
The Link Centre offers other activites suitable for seniors but that are not age restricted. Swimming, Aqua Aerobics and other Fitness Classes Basics are great activities for beginners or seniors getting back into exercise.
Focus, breathing and relaxation – a blissful combination that’ll have you feeling better inside and out. Tai Chi is based on deep breathing exercises, slow and gentle movements for a low impact workout that’ll exercise your body and mind. With simpler movements and lower intensity variations, our Tai Chi Basics classes are great for beginners and seniors. This class involves taking things at a slower pace so you can learn the fundamentals of this ancient practice and build your confidence. You’ll see improvements every week and begin to enjoy the benefits of Tai Chi.
Duration: 60 minutes
Get your body moving to the beat whilst giving yourself an energising workout in the water. Our fun and friendly water workout classes give you all the benefits of cardiovascular exercise and provide natural levels of low-impact resistance that’s gentle on the joints.
Duration: 40 minutes
Dance yourself fit! Dance Fitness Basics combines low impact exercise and choreography with infectious music to keep you going. Ideal for beginners or older adults wanting to incorpore cardio workouts into their routine. A lower intensitity workout that will keep your heart rate up and burn as many calories as a run.
Duration: 60 minutes
Swimming is an ideal workout for seniors, mainly because it presents little risk of injury and is low impact. As a cardiovascular exercise, swimming protects against heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes. Here at the Link Centre, you'll find swimming sessions available all year long, every day of the week.
SWIM FOR FITNESS:
SWIM FOR ALL:
Our gym welcomes all ages. Whether getting back to being active or first time user, if you're not sure what sort of exercise is best for you, our team of Fitness Instructors is here to help.
A Gym Induction is included in our Better Health Senior membership to help get you started safely. We also recommend keeping track of your progress with monthly re-focus sessions.
Our gym is open every day:
Our Better Health Partnership Senior membership is suitable for 66+ (proof of age is required). It comes with no contract and includes:
This membership allows access to all Better Leisure centres in Swindon. View all locations.
Email our team at link@gll.org for any question you may have, or come and visit us in person! Our staff is always here to help, and we'd be happy to welcome you and show you around our facilities and discuss the best membership option for you.
For a small yearly fee, the Pay As You Go membership gives you a discount (see activity prices) on most activities in all our Swindon Centres, including swimming, fitness classes and gym.
Better Flex memberships allow access to all Better Leisure centres in the UK. After a small set up fee, payment is made by monthly Direct Debit, which can be cancelled at any time. It offers flexible gym and activity access, ideal for fitness beginners or people getting back into exercise.
Benefits include:
Our no contract Better Swim UK membership includes:
Full terms and conditions at https://www.better.org.uk/terms