Senior Activities at Fulwood Leisure Centre
Get active, meet people and improve your social, mental and physical health at Better Fulwood Leisure Centre. With activities for all abilities, our senior programme has something for everyone.
Senior Membership at Fulwood Leisure Centre
At Better, we want to help everyone get active. That's why we offer off-peak senior memberships at a lower price than our standard memberships for anyone aged 66 years and over.
Senior membership benefits include:
- Gym facilities at both Fulwood Leisure Centre and West View Leisure Centre including a tailored exercise programme and regular programme updates with our qualified Fitness Instructors
- Access to over 20 Off Peak Virtual and Instructor Led exercise classes including Aerobics, Water Workout, Yoga, Pilates and Zumba.
- Use of the Sauna and Steam Room at both Fulwood and West View Leisure Centres
- Access to our Swimming Pool facilities at both Fulwood and West View Leisure Centres
So, if you’re looking to get healthier for less, bring it to Better, where everyone is welcome.
Our Off Peak times are between 9.00am - 16.00pm on Monday to Friday and after 13.00pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Low Impact Fitness Classes
Staying motivated can always be a challenge, but with a wide variety of fitness classes available here at Fulwood Leisure Centre, you'll find the perfect way to keep active.
Whatever you are looking to achieve we have classes for the whole community, from our standard fitness classes to classes specially for an older adults, we’ve got something to suit everyone. Our NEW classes include Zumba, Yoga, Pilates, Group Cycle and Circuits.
Swimming
If you’re looking for a low-impact way to get fit and healthy, swimming could be the perfect choice. Whatever your fitness levels, age or level of ability, you’re sure to find a session for you in our pool.
Our Swim for Fitness sessions take place in slow, medium and fast lanes, so you can take things at your own pace. If you’re looking for tips and extra motivation, our qualified coaches are on hand to discuss your training and technique.
Senior Gym
We're dedicated to providing a comfortable and welcoming environment for everyone, regardless of your fitness level or experience.
Our facilities feature a wide range of equipment, including cardio machines, free weights, and resistance training equipment. Whether you're looking to build muscle, lose weight, or simply improve your overall health, we have everything you need to reach your fitness goals.
Squash
Fulwood has 2 squash courts are available to hire. Whether you're looking to improve your skill, co-ordination and fitness, or want to try something new and fun, these sports make great healthy lifestyle options.
If you just fancy a game of squash, why not hire one of our courts. Play with friends and family from as little as £7.50 per 40 minute booking.
How to Book:
Courts can be booked 7 days in advance.
Full payment is required at the time of booking. No refunds are available for booking cancellations.
Water Workout
Lapping the pool is not the only way to get a workout in the water. Why not try something new with our water workouts. Combining aqua aerobics with strength and conditioning moves, a workout in the water will get your heart pumping without putting pressure on joints. Our Water Workout classes are available on Wednesday's at 15.00pm and 19.05pm.
Health Suite
The health suite at Better Fulwood Leisure Centre consists of a sauna and steam room, and is located just off poolside with a small relaxation space.
The steam room will help to relax, alter moods, ease muscle tension, cure and prevent cold and flu symptoms, combat stress. While the sauna not only feels good, it’s good for your body. Whether it’s the physiological changes that occur during the warmth of a sauna, or if it’s simply the time spent in the calming and still retreat of the sauna, every seasoned sauna bather agrees - it feels wonderful!
Healthwise
Healthwise introduces individuals to the benefits of physical activity in order to help manage and improve existing medical conditions. Healthwise aims to encourage people of all abilities to become and remain more active which should in turn improve knowledge, skills, confidence and improve an individual’s health and wellbeing.
The programme is for Preston residents or patients from a Preston GP surgery. It is designed to assist people who are currently inactive with medical conditions or other specialist requirements that prevent them from entering mainstream exercise. Common reasons for referral include:
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Obesity
Asthma
Circulatory / respiratory diseases
Depression and anxiety
Healthwise is a referral only programme which can be prescribed via your:
General Practitioner (GP)
District Nurse
Social Prescriber
Once your referral has been received, you will be triaged by the Healthwise Team via telephone consultation to assess your eligibility for the programme.
If you would like to find out more about our Healthwise programme, get in touch by emailing healthwise.preston@gll.org or speak to a member of the centre team.
Timetable
| Day | Time | Area | Activity |
| Monday | 7.00am-9.00am/12.00pm-13.00pm | Main Pool | Swim For Fitness |
| 10.00am-13.00pm | Health Suite | Sauna & Steam | |
| Tuesday | 7.00am-9.00am/12.00pm-13.00pm | Main Pool | Swim For Fitness |
| 11.15am-11.55am | Gym | Body Conditioning | |
| 10.00am-13.00pm | Health Suite | Sauna & Steam | |
| Wednesday | 6.00am-9.00am/12.00pm-13.00pm | Main Pool | Swim For Fitness |
| 10.00am-13.00pm | Health Suite | Sauna & Steam | |
| 11.15am-12.15pm | Studio | Yoga | |
| 13.45pm-14.45pm | Studio | Pilates | |
| 15.00pm-16.00pm | Studio | Aqua Aerobics | |
| Thursday | 7.00am-9.00am/12.00pm-13.00pm | Main Pool | Swim For Fitness |
| 10.00am-13.00pm | Health Suite | Sauna & Steam | |
| Friday | 6.00am-9.00am/12.00am-13.00pm | Main Pool | Swim For Fitness |
| 10.00am-13.00pm | Health Suite | Sauna & Steam | |
| 10.00am-11.00am | Studio | Legs, Bums, Tums | |
| 11.00am-12.00pm | Studio | Dance Aerobics |
Meet the Instructors
Sheila
Meet Sheila, one of our Fitness Instructor's at Fulwood Leisure Centre. Sheila is passionate about promoting physical activity to help to achieve a healthy lifestyle. Sheila uses her extensive knowledge to help support customers both in the gym and group exercise classes. Whether you are new to exercise or ready for a new challenge, Sheila is on hand to help.
Jenny
Meet Jen, one of our Fitness Instructors at Fulwood Leisure Centre. Jen is passionate about promoting a holistic approach to health and wellbeing. Jen enjoys teaching functional movements, increasing mobility and muscle flexibility. Jen teaches Yoga at both Fulwood Leisure Centre and West View Leisure Centre to people of all abilities. If you would like to find out more about our Yoga classes, visit our Fitness Classes page or speak to a member of the team today.