OVER 60s in Wrexham will be able to access free exercise and fitness classes at the county's sports and leisure centres.

Wrexham Council's Active Wrexham Team has put together a range of free activity sessions to help keep you fit and keep up with exercising.

The sessions will be held at Waterworld, Queensway sports centre, Gwyn Evans leisure centre in Chirk, Plas Madoc leisure centre and also online.

They start on 7 June and all are free of charge and social distancing will be in place, as well as hand sanitisers and regular cleaning of facilities by staff.

There’s a variety to choose from from senior gym to swimming and group exercise sessions. You don’t need any experience to join as the team will lead you through the sessions and make sure you enjoy them.

Here’s some good reasons to attend the senior exercise sessions:

  • Help boost your immune system
  • Lower stress levels
  • Maintain your independence
  • Stay pain free
  • Lower risk of heart disease and stroke
  • Lower risk of type 2 diabetes, some cancers, depression and dementia
  • Reduce the risk of falling
  • Meet new friends

You’ll need to book in advance by ringing the leisure centre of your choice or by emailing active60@wrexham.gov.uk to take part online.

Schedules of activities below:

Waterworld Leisure Centre – 01978 297300

Tuesday 11am-12pm Free 60+ Swim

Thursday 12.15pm-1pm Aqua Jog

Thursday 11am-12pm Free 60+ Swim

Thursday 1.15pm-2pm Easy Aerobics (Freedom Gold)

Thursday 2.30pm-3.30pm Exclusive Gym usage for 60+

Friday 1.30pm-2.15pm Tai Chi (Movements for wellbeing TMW)

Gwyn Evans Leisure and Activity Centre – 01978 269500

Monday 9.15am-10am Easyline Circuit

Monday 10.15am-11am Easyline Circuit

Monday 10am-10.45am Walking session

Monday 12.45pm-1.30pm Exclusive Gym usage for 60+

Monday 2.30pm-3.15pm Free 60+ Swim

Thursday 2.30pm-3.15pm Free 60+ Swim

Chirk Leisure and Activity Centre – 01691 778666

Tuesday 2pm-3pm 60+ Free Swim

Wednesday 12pm-12.45pm Exclusive Gym usage for 60+

Wednesday 10am-11am Walking Football

Wednesday 1.15pm-2pm Aqua Circuits

Friday 12.30pm-1.30pm 60+ Free Swim

Plas Madoc Leisure Centre – 01978 821600

Monday 1pm-2pm Exclusive Gym usage for 60+

Thursday 9am-10am 60+ Free swim

Thursday 11.30am-12.15pm Aqua Class (term time only)

Thursday 1.30pm-2.15pm Circuit Class

60+ Online Zoom Exercise Timetable – please email

Active60@wrexham.gov.uk

Tuesday 11am-11.45am 60+ Dance

Wednesday 1pm-1.40pm Tai Chi (Movements for wellbeing TMW)

Thursday 6.00pm-6.45pm 60+ Yoga

The session have been kindly funded by Sports Wales as part of the Healthy Weight Healthy Wales Action Plan.