Atherton Leisure Centre

If you're aged 60 or over, you can enjoy fantastic concessions to help you stay healthy, active, and connected.

✅ Free swimming sessions
✅ Discounted gym access
✅ Low-impact exercise to support joint health and mobility
✅ Improved heart health, strength, and balance
✅ A great way to meet new people and stay socially engaged

Regular exercise can boost energy, independence, and overall wellbeing at any age.

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Newham Council

Why Deadlifts Are One of the Best Exercises You Can Do 💪

Deadlifts are a powerful full-body exercise that builds real-world strength and improves everyday movement.

✅ Strengthen your back, glutes, hamstrings, and core
✅ Improve posture and lifting technique
✅ Increase athletic performance
✅ Support bone density and joint health
✅ Make everyday tasks like lifting and carrying easier

When performed with proper technique, deadlifts are one of the most effective exercises for building strength, power, and confidence.
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Newham Council

Junior Gym: Build Healthy Habits Early.

Our Junior Gym sessions are the perfect way for young people to get active, build confidence, and learn how to exercise safely in a supportive environment.

Whether your child is new to exercise or already enjoys sport, Junior Gym is a great way to stay healthy and motivated.

Start strong, stay active, and build a lifelong love of fitness. 🌟💪
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The weekend is your chance to push harder, lift heavier, and prove to yourself what you’re capable of. Every rep builds strength, confidence, and resilience.

Own the weekend and get stronger. 💪🔥
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Swimming is a great way to improve cardiovascular fitness, build strength, and reduce stress, all while being gentle on your joints.

But it’s not just about exercise. Visiting your local leisure centre is a great way to meet new people, build confidence, and become part of a supportive community.

Whether you’re swimming laps, joining a class, or simply enjoying a relaxing swim, every visit is an investment in your physical and mental wellbeing.

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Open Water Swim Checklist = Safer, Smarter Swimming 🏊‍♂️

Before you dive into open water, take 2 minutes to run through your swim checklist:

✅ Check the weather and water conditions
✅ Wear the right gear (wetsuit, bright swim cap, goggles)
✅ Tell someone where you’re swimming
✅ Swim with a buddy if possible
✅ Warm up and know your route
✅ Carry a tow float for visibility

Here are more tips that can help before diving into open water.

Plan it. Check it. Swim it safely.

Newham Council

First Aid myths busted! 🚑

Knowing the right first aid can save lives, but common myths can do more harm than good.

From putting butter on burns to tilting your head back during a nosebleed, outdated advice is still widely believed. Learning the correct techniques helps you act quickly, confidently, and safely in an emergency.

Take the time to bust the myths and refresh your first aid knowledge. You never know when it could make all the difference.

Newham Council

Swimming lessons can open the door to a whole new journey.

Our junior swimming lessons focus on building strong technique, water confidence, and a love for the sport from an early age. But it doesn’t stop there…

For those who enjoy the challenge, swimming can naturally progress into competitive pathways later on. With the right foundations, children have the opportunity to develop their skills, improve performance, and even take part in club-level or competitive swimming as they grow.

It’s not about pressure - it’s about possibilities. 🌊

Give your child the confidence to swim, the skills to progress, and the chance to discover just how far they can go. 💙

For more information about our swimming lessons and to book, please use the Better UK app or visit our website: https://brnw.ch/21x2wFk

Why being a Swimming Teacher Is so rewarding!

Being a Swimming Teacher is more than just teaching strokes. it’s helping children and adults gain confidence, learn a life-saving skill, and achieve something they never thought possible.

Every lesson brings new progress, from first splashes to independent swimming. Seeing a swimmer overcome their fears and leave the pool smiling makes the job incredibly fulfilling.

Flexible hours, a fun working environment, and the chance to make a real difference in people’s lives make swimming teaching one of the most rewarding jobs around.

Newham Council

Swimming is one of the best forms of exercise at any age. Especially for seniors. 🌊

Low-impact and gentle on the joints, regular swimming helps improve mobility, flexibility, and overall strength without putting stress on the body. It’s also great for heart health, balance, and maintaining independence in everyday life.

Beyond the physical benefits, time in the pool can boost mood, reduce stress, and provide a calm, enjoyable routine to look forward to each week.

For a more relaxed experience, we recommend visiting during our quieter times:
🕘 Weekdays between 9am – 4pm
🌿 Weekends after 1pm

Enjoy the pool at your own pace in a comfortable environment.

Take the step towards feeling stronger, healthier, and more energised - one swim at a time. 💙

To book your swim here at Atherton Leisure Centre, please use the Better UK app or visit our website: https://brnw.ch/21x2ux0