FIGHTING FIT AT SOUTH CHARNWOOD LEISURE CENTRE

New fitness classes have been launched at Syston’s South Charnwood Leisure Centre
Dancefit and Circuits are being held at the newly revamped venue in Parkstone Road aimed at the over 50s and people with health issues.
Dancefit classes take place between 12.30pm and 1.30pm on Wednesdays with instructor Sarah Bragg and commenced on 25th November, while circuits take place between 11.00am and 12.00 noon on Fridays with Ray Mitchell and began on 20th November.

The leisure centre is also setting up a specific exercise referral scheme, where two gym slots will be available for people who have been referred by their GP. Other gym users are also welcome to attend these and the classes.
These slots will take place from 1.30pm until 2.30pm on Mondays and 4.00pm and 5.00pm on Thursdays, and will start in December.
Lead member for Culture and Leisure at Charnwood Borough Council Peter Lewis said: “These classes will be fun, will help improve your fitness and will also provide the opportunity to make new friends.”
“It is great that South Charnwood is setting up this referral scheme. If you don’t like going to the gym you can do a class instead, or both. However, the door is open to anyone who would like to join in.”

Classes and gym slots cost £2.50 each for referrals, £3.50 for non referrals aged up to 59. People over 60 will be charged £2.50.
There is no need to book, but those who wish to be referred need to see their GP and fill out the appropriate paperwork.
Charnwood Leisure Centre can be contacted on 0116 264 0057. More information about the facility is available at: www.charnwood.gov.uk/pages/south_charnwood_swimming_pool