Waltham Forest Feel Good Centre, Chingford, Leyton, Leytonstone and Walthamstow leisure centres are all taking part on National Fitness Day on Wednesday
Better leisure centres in Waltham Forest are offering local residents a range of free activities to support National Fitness Day on Wednesday 18th September.
The pass enables people to book a free gym, swimming or fitness classes at any Better facility.
Now in its 13th year, National Fitness Day is run by leisure industry body UKActive and aims to encourage the nation to get moving and shine a light on the many benefits that being active can offer.
This year, National Fitness Day will continue under the theme ‘Your Health is Your Life’ highlighting the many ways that physical activity can and does have a positive contribution on an individual’s physical and mental health, while also providing an opportunity to make social connections.
Commenting on the initiative, GLL Partnership Manager Daniel O’Connor, the charitable social enterprise that operates Better Waltham Forest Feel Good Centre, as well as Chingford, Leyton, Leytonstone and Walthamstow leisure centres, said:
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“It has never been more important for the public to embrace activity and fitness as an aid to mental and physical health.
“So we are delighted to join this year’s National Fitness Day Campaign -Health is For Life – in our leisure centres, gyms, studios and pools across England, Wales and Northern Ireland with a host of free classes and activities for everyone.
“No matter your state of fitness, taking small steps to be more active more often will have huge benefits throughout your life – and that journey could start on National Fitness Day when you try something new.”
In 2023, National Fitness Day saw the participation of an estimated 11 million people, including over four million children and young people.
Anyone wishing to book a free National Fitness day pass should visit this link
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