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Fitness In Later Life

Fitness in Later Life (FILL) / What
Fitness In Later Life is a specific, structured activity programme for people over the age of 50 years. F.I.L.L offers a wide variety of activities that are suited to all ages above 50 years and all levels of fitness. Whether you’re looking to add something to your lifestyle or feel it’s time to begin or maintain a healthier active routine, then the F.I.L.L programme is ideal for you. Come and try new activities, enjoy a social chat and meet new friends, whilst benefiting from physical activity.

Activities take place throughout the week (Monday to Friday), with a variety of different activities available. Each activity is supervised by trained, experienced staff and coaches, to assist the organisation of the group and to give guidance in making improvements.

The following activities are available:

  • Badminton
  • Cricket
  • Walking, stretching and strengthening work (Fitness for Life)
  • Aerobics
  • Tennis
  • Short tennis

    Latest News
    Badminton Beginner/Intermediate Coaching will take place again for a 4 week period starting from Monday 5 October from 10.20am to 11.00am (£6.00 pp for 4 weeks).

    The U3A (University of the Third Age) Group meets here every Friday morning for a relaxed recreational swimming session. Information leaflets about the group are available at reception or click here.
    DAY/TIME  ACTIVITY  INSTRUCTOR 
    MONDAY 11:00 - 13:00  Badminton. For all levels of ability. Enjoy a social game, with different people. Our coach is available to coordinate the group and give technical advice if requested.  Bev Sharman 
    MONDAY 09.15 – 10.15  Aerobics. Low intensity aerobics workout with flexibility and toning exercises. Ideal for all fitness levels.  Carlotta Grossi 
    MONDAY 12.20 to 14.20  Cricket. Enjoy a social indoor game of cricket. Some current or former experience of cricket is helpful.  Jeff Locke 
    TUESDAY 09:15 - 11:00  Fitness for Life. Walking round the athletics track and then improve mobility, flexibility and strength through a series of exercises held in the Dance Studio. Ideal for all fitness levels  Fitness Advisor 
    WEDNESDAY 10:00 – 11:30  Tennis. For all level of ability. Enjoy this great outdoor sport in the presence of our resident coach and other fellow tennis players. Enjoy a sociable game with different people each week.   Ivan Vorlicek 
    THURSDAY 09:15 – 11:00  Fitness for Life. As above  Fitness Advisor 
    THURSDAY 10:20 – 12:20  Badminton. As above  Suzanne Benton 
    FRIDAY 13.40 - 15.00  Short Tennis. Enjoy this sociable indoor game, that is suitable for all levels of ability. Using soft balls and smaller rackets this game will have you active for the whole session.  Ivan Vorlicek 

  • FILL programme


    Fitness in Later Life (FILL) / Where
    Fitness In Later Life (FILL) takes place at the Sportspark in a variety of activity areas throughout the week.

    Fitness in Later Life (FILL) / How

    Simply go to the Sportspark main reception and purchase a F.I.L.L ticket. Take your ticket to the supervisor/coach and enjoy your activity. On your first visit to the F.I.L.L programme you will need to complete a membership form, however this is free of charge and will only take a couple of minutes


    Fitness in Later Life (FILL) / Costs
    FILL (Fitness in Later Life)  single ticket 
    Non Cardholder  £3.00*  
    Sportscard Holder  £2.40 
    Gold and Silver Sportscardholders  FREE of CHARGE 


    Fitness In Later Life News

    On occasions the FILL programme has some alterations to its normal schedule due to other bookings or facility closures. We will endeavour to keep you updated as often as possible in this section:-

  • Badminton
    No further disruptions are planned for the FILL badminton classes this year.

    Beginner/Intermediate coaching will take place again for a 4 week period starting from Monday 5 October from 10.20am to 11.00am (£6.00 pp for 4 weeks).

  • Aerobics - no news

  • Fitness for Life - no news

  • Tennis - no news

  • Short Tennis - no news

  • Cricket - no news

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