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Senior Activities

Join Barnet Copthall Leisure Centre's Over 55's Club programme where alongside keeping fit and active, you can socialise with others and meet new friends. Our Club lounge houses seating, books, a television, board games, a kitchenette and refreshments. With your Better Health Senior Membership, you can enjoy a range of benefits including:

  • Inclusive access to the gym offering cardio, resistance, functional, weight and stretch zones as well as full the programme of tailored fitness classes.
  • Inclusive access to our swimming pool
  • Inclusive access to Live Better - online workouts, healthy habit plans and everyday wellbeing support in the Better UK app
  • Ability to pay annually or by a rolling monthly Direct Debit with no contract for added flexibility

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Day Time Activity Location
 Monday 09:15 - 10:15 Basic Yoga Studio
  10:15 - 11:15 Basic Body Conditioning Studio
  11:00 - 13:00 Social Tea & Coffee Senior Lounge
  11:15 - 11:15 Basic Pilates Studio
  13:15 - 14:15 Basic Functional Fitness Studio
  13:00 - 15:00 Senior Swim Competition Pool
       
 Tuesday 09:45 - 10:45 Aqua Aerobics Competition Pool
  09:30 - 10:30 Basic Pilates Studio
  11:30 - 12:30 Basic Step Aerobics Studio
  12:30 - 13:30 Basics Box-Fit Studio
  13:00 - 15:00 Senior Swim Competition Pool
  17:00 - 18:00  Zumba Studio
       
 Wednesday 09:15 - 10:15 Basic Yoga Studio
  10:15 - 11:15 Basic Body Conditioning Studio
  11:00 - 13:00 Social Tea & Coffee Senior Lounge
  11:15 - 12:15 Basic Pilates Studio
  12:30 - 13:30 Aqua Aerobics Competition Pool
  13:00 - 15:00 Senior Swim Competition Pool
       
 Thursday 09:15 - 09:45 Basic Functional Fitness Gym
  10:00 - 11:00 Zumba Studio
  11:15 - 12:15 Basic Pilates Studio
  12:00 - 13:00 Aqua Aerobics W/O Community Pool
  12:30 - 13:30 Yoga Studio
  13:00 - 15:00 Senior Swim Competition Pool
  16:30 - 17:30 Dance Fitness Studio
  18:00 - 20:00 Social Pickleball Sports Hall
       
 Friday 08:30 - 09:00 Basic Functional Fitness Gym
  10:00 - 12:00 Senior Multi Sports Sports Hall
  10:15 - 11:15 Basic Body Conditioning Studio
  11:00 - 13:00 Social Tea & Coffee Senior Lounge
  11:15 - 12:15 Basic Aerobics Studio
  12:30 - 13:30 Pilates  Studio
  13:30 - 14:30 Yoga Studio
  13:00 - 15:00 Senior Swim Competition Pool
       
 Saturday 11:00 - 12:00 Social Pickleball Sports Hall 
  11:00 - 12:00 Yoga Studio
       
Sunday 08:15 - 09:15 Zumba Sports Hall
  10:00 - 11:00 Pilates Studio
  13:15 - 14:15 Yoga Studio
       

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Kick off your fitness journey at your Barnet Copthall Leisure Centre where you will find modern equipment and supportive staff. We want everyone to be able to exercise in a way that works for them. That’s why we offer senior gym exercise sessions for over 55's.

We also offer free gym induction sessions to help you get used to the equipment.

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Swimming is a great way to get your body moving without putting strain on your joints. Enjoy a casual Swim for All session, get your laps in with a Swim for Fitness session, or spend time with loved ones at our Swim for All family sessions.

With adult swimming classes also available, you can enjoy spending time in the pool no matter your experience. 

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Fitness Classes

Whether you want to get your body moving at a social dance session or a Pilates class, we have a range of fitness classes for you to enjoy. If you’re looking for a gentle workout, try our mind and body classes. Or get your heart rate up with one of our group cardio classes like Group Cycle.

Our Basics fitness classes are ideal for a range of ages and fitness levels, making them a perfect form of exercise for older adults. 


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Pickleball

Our Pickleball sessions are scheduled throughout the week, bringing together older adults of all abilities to experience the game and stay active with this exciting sport. Equipment is provided and sessions are open to both members and non-members.

Come and try out our NEW Social Pickleball sessions!

This is the best way to get fit and make friends at the same time. Daryn and Lara, our friendly Sports Activators, are on hand to help you with the rules or just to cheer you on.

Friday: 18:00-20:00

Sunday: 11:00-13:00

Book your space now to give this sport a go at Barnet Copthall Leisure Centre!

 

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Annual Better Club Games

Our annual inter-borough competition is held in autumn every year: come along to compete in a range of activities including badminton, darts, swimming...plus loads more!

If you are interested in representing the Barnet team, please contact your local leisure centre and let us know what sport you are interested in doing.

 

Club Lounge

Our Club lounge is the perfect room to relax and meet friends after engaging in physical activity with seating, books, a television, board games, a kitchenette and refreshments available. 

You may also join us for a coffee morning on the first Friday of every month from 10:00am! For more information, please get in touch.

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