Lifestyle and wellbeing sessions at Skipton Leisure and Wellbeing Hub

At Skipton Leisure and Wellbeing Hub we offer lifestyle and wellbeing sessions to help you lose weight or help support you with a range of conditions.

Fit 4 Life - exercise referral programme

Being inactive can lead to serious health problems like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, obesity and even some cancers. That is why we offer Fit 4 Life, a 12-week exercise referral programme designed to help people become more active and improve their health.

How you can take part

Your health professional can refer you if you are inactive or have certain health conditions. For some people, this can even be an alternative to medication and may reduce the need for frequent GP visits.

The safe, supervised exercise plan is a short-term programme with long-term goals – helping you build confidence and make physical activity a regular part of your life.

You may be eligible if you:

  • are aged 16 or over
  • do less than 30 minutes of activity a week
  • are at low to moderate health risk
  • would benefit from being more active
  • are motivated to take part in gym or swim-based exercise

We welcome referrals for people with these health conditions:

  • overweight or obesity
  • controlled high blood pressure
  • mild to moderate mental health issues, for example, stress, anxiety, depression
  • controlled diabetes (Type 1 or 2)
  • arthritis or osteoporosis
  • asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • musculoskeletal issues, for example, post-physio for knee, hip or shoulder
  • family history of heart disease
  • physical disabilities

If you are unsure whether you qualify, ask your health professional to contact us to discuss your needs. We accept referrals from health professionals who:

  • know your medical history and current health
  • can judge if the programme is suitable for you
  • can provide basic health details , such as your blood pressure, weight, contact information
  • referrers must also inform your GP using an agreed process

The programme is not suitable for high-risk individuals, such as if you have an unstable heart condition, severe mental health issues or late-stage pregnancy.

You can only be referred once a year.

Costs and what is included

The scheme costs £28.85 per month for three months, or you can make a one-off payment of £86.55. You will get:

  • unlimited access to our gym and swimming
  • a personalised exercise plan

Sauna and steam room access is not included. Some conditions may not be suitable for swim-based referrals, such as spinal cord injury, stroke or severe back pain.

You will be supported by qualified instructors who are trained in exercise referrals and skilled in skilled in nutrition, weight management and first aid. They will help you safely get active in a supportive environment, tailor the programme to your needs and boost your confidence and motivation.

The goal will be to improve your physical and mental wellbeing and support long-term lifestyle changes.

Healthy You

Healthy You is our free service designed to support you or you and your family to help you meet your lifestyle goals, which might be to be more active, eat better or manage your weight.

A team of friendly, qualified Healthy You advisors will be there every step of the way through a combination of options, including one-to-one, group, online, telephone and face-to-face support.

Find out about our Healthy You service and get information about eating well and keeping active.

Multiple sclerosis support

If you have multiple sclerosis, you may be able to get a free membership giving you access to everything our Freedom membership offers as well as a tailored exercise plan from a instructor specialising in multiple sclerosis support. 

Speak to your multiple sclerosis nurse to find out if you could be eligible.

Find out more about our memberships on our memberships page.