Active Leeds for Health

***Falls Prevention Awareness Week 2025 is here!***

This year’s theme, “From Awareness to Action”, highlights an important truth: falls are not an inevitable part of ageing. Most falls can be prevented, and you can take steps to reduce your risk through regular physical activity and building strength and balance.

🌟 To support this, we offer 11 strength and balance classes across the city, helping older adults stay active, independent and confident.

👉 Visit our website to see the Strength and Balance timetable and refer in: https://active.leeds.gov.uk/active-leeds-health/strength-and-balance-programme-%28falls-prevention%29

Fall Prevention - Strength & Balance Taster Day – Come Along!
🗓 Monday 11th August
🕙 10AM – 12 Noon
📍 The Old Fire Station, Gipton

Join us for a FREE Strength and Balance Taster Day, a great opportunity to try a short 20-minute session, gather helpful information, and take part in the assessments. Whether you're looking to improve your balance or just curious to find out more, everyone is welcome!

💪 Try the exercises
🧠 Learn more about what's involved
☕ Enjoy refreshments
🤝 Meet the team

Please spread the word to anyone local who may benefit from attending – we’d love to see as many people there as possible!

****Weekly Strength and Balance sessions start in September on Mondays with a Brunch Club included****

For more info on our Falls Prevention Programme, and to self refer - see here: https://active.leeds.gov.uk/active-leeds-health/strength-and-balance-programme-%28falls-prevention%29

We're so excited to share with you that we have a NEW selection of free Keeping Well at Home exercise videos on our YouTube channel!

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6stqAOayLwyXbyH19o5HS8urNkWAYpkQ&si=calIANvPMptGPj-h

We know starting (or restarting) to introduce more movement in your day can feel daunting, especially if you are also managing health conditions. That's why we create gentle and adaptable videos with you in mind. Designed to help you move in a way that feels good for you.

You can go at your own pace, take breaks and modify as needed. The goal is to help you feel stronger and more confident, one step at a time. You are not alone in this journey and we are here to support you.

Additionally, if apps are your thing for doing home exercise try the new 'We Are Undefeatable, App!

📱 Their free app offers tailored exercise programmes that can be completed anywhere, anytime, and are suitable for a range of health conditions, no matter where you are in your journey.

🌟 Discover more about the app and for more videos and resources, visit their website: https://bit.ly/4gs3SnO

Keeping Well at Home - Health Programmes A set of gentle exercise routines suitable for anyone with a controlled health condition. These video's were designed for people wanting or needing a home ex...

who is your local sporting hero? Nominations are now open!

Nominations are open for the 2025 Leeds Sports Awards, featuring 13 awards including the new Sustainability Award.

The awards ceremony will take place at Carriageworks Theatre on 15th May.

Nominate your local sporting hero now at www.yorkshire.sportsuite.co.uk/forms/view/lsa25

Nominations close 15th March

Tell your friends and family- make the switch!

There are Women and girls across the UK cannot access safe menstrual protection each month.

This is why at Active Leeds we are supporting Freedom 4 Girls, Make The Switch campaign.

In March we will be hosting two events at selected Active Leeds leisure centres to encourage customers to donate any period products in exchange for a more sustainable option including: Modi Bodi swim costumes, period yoga leggings/shorts and period underwear.

We aim to support women and girls to feel empowered when being active, alleviating the barrier of being on your period and always having the opportunity to access free period products.

To support the cause please come along to our ‘Make the Switch’ events below:

·Tuesday 11th March at Aireborough leisure centre- 3:30pm- 7:00pm
·Wednesday 12th March at Holt Park Active- 3:30pm-7:00pm

Do not worry if you can not attend on the selected dates. As there will be a donation bin at both Aireborough and Holt Park Active for customers to continue to support women and girls in our communities.

Did you know that getting your 5 A Day can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, and strokes? It’s easier than you think to incorporate more fruits and veggies into your meals! Think about sprinkling dried fruit onto your weetabix as an easy way to get your fruit portions in! 🥗

Would you like to walk more but are low in confidence? Has it been a while since you last took part in an activity?🚶🚶‍♂️
Every Wednesday morning Walk it Ride it have a short, slow paced walk within a local park in Burmantofts, Harehills and Richmond Hill. The perfect step to becoming more active as we head closer to spring and summer 🌞

Would you like to walk more but are low in confidence? Has it been a while since you last took part in an activity?🚶🚶‍♂️

Every Wednesday morning we have a short, slow paced walk within a local park in Burmantofts, Harehills and Richmond Hill. The perfect step to becoming more active as we head closer to spring and summer 🌞

Read some of the benefits walking has had on Susan's life 👉http://bit.ly/41aquVa

For more info about the beginner walk group contact Joe - 07741328786 📲

Do you have a learning disability?
Are you interested in trying some indoor cycling?

We are excited to announce 2 x FREE indoor cycling sessions taking place for adults at Fearnville leisure centre on the following dates:

Thursday 27th February - 2pm till 4pm
Thursday 6th March - 2pm till 4pm

2 wheeled bikes and helmets provided 🚴‍♂️

Coaches from British Cycling and Cycle North UK will support you to develop your cycling skills and beginners are most welcome.

For more information and to book a place please contact Nick: 07712214954

Ready to start something new for your health and wellbeing?

Join Gayle this Thursday at Bridge Community Church for Women's walking.

Contact Gayle to find out more or just turn up on the day.

Take a look at this fantastic opportunity!

✨Healthy Holidays Leeds✨

Healthy Holidays is the local name for the Department for Education's Holiday Activity and Food Programme.

These fantastic FREE holiday clubs provide delicious food and amazing activities for school aged children who are eligible for income-related Free School Meals.

Leeds City Council Community Hub and Libraries programmes run over the Easter, summer and Christmas Holidays for children from reception to year 11.

Bookings are now open for the Christmas Holidays. Find more info and register here.