Better leisure centres in York are offering a range of free activities as part of National Fitness Day.
Run by UKActive, National Fitness Day will take place on Wednesday 18 September. It aims to encourage the nation to get moving and shine a light on the benefits of physical activity.
And York residents can get involved with the celebration – with free activities such as gym sessions, fitness classes, and swimming.
Better’s free activities in York include:
- Burnholme Sports Centre:
- Free gym session between 7am and 9pm
- Free fitness classes such as Power Pump, Circuit Training and Group Cycle
- Energise Leisure Centre:
- Free gym session between 6:30am and 9:30pm
- Free swimming between 7am and 9pm
- Free fitness classes such as Body Conditioning, Step Aerobics and Boxfit
- Yearsley Swimming Pool:
- Free swimming between 7:10am and 7pm
- Free Aqua Aerobics
- York Leisure Centre:
- Free gym session between 6:30am and 9:30pm
- Free swimming between 6:40am and 9:30pm
- Free fitness classes such as Yoga, Zumba and Legs, Bums and Tums
“It has never been more important for the public to embrace activity and fitness as an aid to mental and physical health,” said Paul Bickle from Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL), the charitable social enterprise that operates Better leisure centres in York.
“No matter your state of fitness, taking small steps to be more active more often will have huge benefits throughout your life – and that journey could start on National Fitness Day when you try something new.”
To book your free National Fitness Day pass, sign up ahead of your visit via the Better website.