There are a wide range of activities available at Leeds leisure centres for older people. Some of the activities available, which you may like to try, include swimming, badminton, tennis, bowls, table tennis, Bodyline gym sessions, gentle exercise classes, chair aerobics, yoga, and active life sessions.
Active Life sessions are one of our more popular activities. They are a multi activity session and are a great way to meet new people whilst improving your health and fitness.
The table below indicates some of the sessions held at your local leisure centre and which activities these sessions include.
Activity sessions
|
Site
|
Activities
|
Sessions per week
|
Duration Hrs
|
Price Band
|
Telephone number
|
|
Aireborough
|
chair mobility
|
1
|
1hr
|
£2 |
01943 877131
|
|
Aireborough
|
fitness class
|
2
|
1hr
|
B |
01943 877131
|
|
Aireborough
|
fitness class, cup of tea included |
1 |
2hrs |
D |
01943 877131
|
|
Aireborough
|
aqua session |
2 |
45 mins |
C |
01943 877131
|
|
Aireborough
|
50+ gym circuit |
4 |
1 hr |
B |
01943 877131
|
|
Armley
|
fitness classes |
2 |
1hr |
D |
0113 2143555 |
|
Armley
|
table tennis |
1 |
2hrs |
D |
0113 2143555 |
|
Armley
|
line dancing |
1 |
2hrs |
F |
0113 2143555 |
|
Armley
|
rehab class, drop in weights based session - induction required |
3 |
2.5hrs |
B |
0113 2143555 |
|
Armley
|
yoga |
1 |
1.5hrs |
B |
0113 2143555 |
|
Armley
|
aqua session |
1 |
45mins |
C |
0113 2143555 |
|
Bramley
|
pilates
|
1 |
1 1/2hrs |
F |
0113 2146000 |
|
Bramley
|
exercise class |
3 |
1hr |
B |
0113 2146000 |
|
East Leeds
|
badminton, fitness class, swim, gym, tea or coffee
|
1
|
2hrs
|
D |
0113 2141334
|
|
Fearnville
|
fitness class and swim
|
1 |
2hrs |
D |
0113 2402233 |
|
Garforth
|
fitness session, badminton or squash
|
2
|
2hrs
|
D |
0113 2860225
|
John Charles
centre for Sport
|
tennis, table tennis, bowls, exercise class, badminton, swimming and short tennis
|
1
|
3hrs
|
D |
0113 3950000
|
|
John Smeaton
|
fitness class and swim
|
2 |
2hrs |
D |
0113
2141444 |
|
Kippax
|
fitness session, badminton, swimming
|
1
|
2hrs
|
D |
0113 2868882
|
|
Kirkstall
|
fitness session, table tennis, squash, badminton, swimming
|
2
|
2hrs
|
D |
0113 2144556
|
|
Pudsey
|
badminton, fitness class, step, aerobics, swim
|
2
|
4hrs
|
D |
0113 2575011
|
|
Rothwell
|
gym, swim, badminton and mon wed fitness classes
|
5
|
2hrs
|
D |
0113 2824110
|
|
Scott Hall
|
fitness class
|
1
|
1 1/2hrs
|
D |
0113 2624721
|
|
Scott Hall
|
GP referral class |
2 |
1 1/2hrs |
£2 |
0113 2624721
|
|
South Leeds
|
Active Life |
2 |
2hrs |
D |
0113 2457549 |
|
South Leeds
|
Owls |
2 |
6hrs |
|
0113 2457549 |
|
Wetherby
|
fitness class
|
4
|
1 hrs
|
B |
01937 585125 |
|
Wetherby
|
yoga
|
1
|
1 1/2hrs
|
B |
01937 585125 |
Prices
Session prices are cheaper with a Leeds card. Which Leeds Card you get depends on your circumstances. For prices of the above sessions look at the column marked price band and see the relevant row in the table below.
Prices
|
Price
Band
|
Leeds card 60
|
Leeds Card 60 extra
Leeds card extra |
Leeds Card
standard
|
Standard
price |
| B |
2.20
|
2.10 |
3.40 |
3.90 |
| C |
2.10 |
2.00 |
2.90 |
3.50 |
| D |
2.30 |
2.30 |
2.30 |
3.90 |
| F |
3.20
|
3.10 |
4.20 |
4.90 |
Who can get a Leedscard?
- LeedsCard standard available to anyone,
- LeedsCard 60 available to anyone over 60,
- LeedsCard Extra and LeedsCard 60 Extra for people who live in Leeds who are claiming income or disability benefits.
How much does a Leeds Card cost?
Standard – £7.50 per year,
LeedsCard Extra - £2 per year,
LeedsCard 60 and LeedsCard 60 Extra - £2 while the scheme is running
For more information on please click on the links below.
Link: Leeds card
Link: Leeds card 60
Alternatively if you are attending several sessions per week it may be even cheaper for you to buy a Bodyline Off Peak membership card. This card entitles you to use the gym, any fitness classes, swimming and squash before 4.30pm, Monday to Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday, for £22.42 per month or a single yearly payment of £245.
For more information about any of the above sessions please contact the relevant centre using the telephone numbers above or the email links on this page. Information on class times can be found on the centre's fitness class timetables using the links on this page.