Customer update (COVID-19)

Last updated 29th October 2020

On behalf of Life Leisure and the Active Communities team, we are happy to announce that a reduced timetable of sessions will re-commence from W/C 9th November. Please see the timetable below for sessions that will be returning from this date.

Due to working in line with government guidance and to prioritise health and safety of all of our participants, instructors and staff we have made the decision to initially bring back sessions within centres that Life Leisure operates. We recognise that for some of the sessions this means relocating them to a new venue. However, we want to ensure that whilst we start bringing sessions back again we do so in the safest possible way. Please note that the current restrictions mean that no indoor sport can currently take place.

In November, we will also be bringing in a new system for booking and paying, all SMILE participants will be able to book and pay for sessions online. All participants will be given an SMILE card, which can be used to scan into sessions and book onto future sessions. Full details on this process and how to sign up will follow.

Our team members are looking forward to welcoming everyone back and we hope to see you soon.

SMILE

Simple Movements Improve Life Every Day

Join in...feel the benefits of social, friendly and fun exercise at your own pace!

SMILE is a new low impact and gentle exercise concept developed by Life Leisure. The programme provides a fun, engaging and adaptable exercise and physical activity sessions for older adults and those with long term health conditions or disabilities to help improve physical and mental health and wellbeing.

Whether an individual can only take part sitting on a chair or they feel comfortable enough to stand up and exercise – we believe the SMILE programme offers alternatives that are beneficial for everyone and taking part will improve a participant's quality of life.

Key areas of delivery:

There are a number of key premises on how SMILE is delivered and what is involved:

  • Music
  • Equipment
  • Fun
  • Stimulating
  • Social
  • Adaptability

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SESSION CONTENT:

The physical activity incorporated within SMILE combines a variety of low intensity exercises which are engaging and fun. SMILE includes:

  • A Warm-up
  • Balance, Stability & Co-ordination
  • Mobility & Flexibility
  • Strength
  • Aerobic Exercise
  • Stretching
  • A Cooldown

Where can SMILE be delivered?

We want to offer SMILE to as many people and groups as possible, so providing a venue is deemed safe and suitable for physical activity a session can be delivered. Venues can include:

  • Sports & Fitness centres (e.g. a Life Leisure centre)
  • Local Community Centres
  • Church Halls
  • Residential homes
  • Nursing/Care Homes
  • Sheltered Housing Accomodation
  • Plus many more!

For more information on SMILE please call Gareth Ball on 07800 764879 or email Gareth today.

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SMILE Timetable

Day

Time

Session

Venue

Cost

Monday

14:00pm – 15:00pm

SMILE

Stockport Sports Village

£3

Wednesday

11:15am – 12:15pm

SMILE

Life Leisure Avondale

£3

Thursday

12:15pm – 13:15pm

SMILE

Life Leisure Houldsworth Village

£3