Information about pools and fitness centres, walking groups, weight loss groups and exercise schemes in the Harrogate area.
Pools and fitness centres
The centre offers facilities for timetabled activities, including circuits, yoga and body conditioning and dance and fitness sessions.
Low Wath Road
Pateley Bridge
North Yorkshire
HG3 5HL
Telephone:01423 711442
There is something for all ages and abilities at Nidderdale Pool and Leisure Centre.
There are various costs, depending on the activities chosen. Their website contains pricing details, activity timetables and opening times.
The centre offers facilities for sports coaching, fitness and timetabled activities for the over 50's, such as dance sessions.
Dallamires Lane
Ripon
North Yorkshire
HG4 1TT
Email:riponleisurecentre@harrogate.gov.uk
Telephone:01765 601353
There is something for all ages and abilities at Ripon Leisure Centre.
There are various costs, depending on the activities chosen. Their website contains pricing details, activity timetables and opening times.
The centre offers facilities for timetabled activities such as circuits, 'hips, bums and tums', tai chi gong and kung fu and dance and fitness sessions.
Pannal Ash Road
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG2 9JP
Email:rossett@harrogate.gov.uk
Website:http://www.harrogate.gov.uk/lcds/Pages/Rossett%20Sports%20Centre.aspx
Telephone:01423 841122
There is something for all ages and abilities at Rossett Sports Centre.
There are various costs, depending on the activities chosen. Their website contains pricing details, activity timetables and opening times.
Visit the Hydro for swimming and related activities.
Jennyfield Drive
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG1 2RP
Email:hydro@harrogate.gov.uk
Telephone:01423 556767
See the the Hydro website for details of facilities, activities, opening times and other information.
Visit Knaresborough Pool for swimming and related activities.
King James Road
Knaresborough
North Yorkshire
HG5 8EB
Email:knaresboroughpool@harrogate.gov.uk
Telephone:01423 860011
See the Knaresborough Pool website for details of facilities, activities, opening times and other information.
Visit Starbeck Baths for swimming and related activities.
Spa Lane
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG2 7JF
Email:starbeckpool@harrogate.gov.uk
Telephone:01423 883155
See the Starbeck Baths website for details of facilities, activities, opening times and other information.
Walking groups
Run through Age UK North Yorkshire, the scheme aims to provide short local walks which are accessible to those without a car.
Harrogate
Email:alex.bird@ageuknorthyorkshire.org.uk
Website:www.walkingforhealth.org.uk
Telephone:01423 502253
Weight loss groups
BDA Weightwise offer a weight management service through their website.
Email:info@bda.uk.com
Website:http://www.bdaweightwise.com/index.html
The free service is available to all and offers online support, tools and signposting to find the right approach to weight management.
Slimming World offer weight loss programmes at community venues in Harrogate.
Harrogate
Website:http://www.slimmingworld.comOpens new window
Telephone:0844 897 8000
They provide guidance for any weight goal. There are reduced rates for senior citizens.
Sureslim is a wellness clinic for people who have any weight loss goal.
Jennifer Parker Health & Beauty
9 Cheltenham Crescent
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG1 1DH
Email:harrogate@sureslimuk.com
Website:http://www.sureslimuk.com/harrogate
Telephone:01423 500120
The service uses a medically backed eating plan that corrects glucose metabolism. It runs various clinics in Harrogate.
Weight Watchers offer group-based weight loss programmes at community venues in Harrogate.
Harrogate
Website:http://www.weightwatchers.co.uk
Telephone:0845 712 3000
Weight Watchers is available to over 18's only. Also, you must not be pregnant or have an eating disorder. The registration fee is £9 plus a weekly fee of £5.99. The service offers guidance for any weight goal, attendance at meetings and online support.
Exercise schemes
Age UK North Yorkshire run seated exercise and activity groups in the Harrogate area, to encourage older people to stay physically active.
Age UK North Yorkshire
9 North Park Road
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG1 5PD
Email:sarah.prescott@ageuknorthyorkshire.org.uk
Website:http://www.ageuk.org.uk/northyorkshire/our-services/ageing-well-project
Telephone:01423 502253
Mobile:07850 328510
Activities include seated circle dance, seated exercise and seated Pilates. These groups operate as part of the ageing well project.
Sessions cost between £2 and £3 at various locations in Harrogate. For more information, see the ageing well project web page or use the contact details below.
parkrun is a series of 5k runs held on Saturday mornings in areas of open space around the UK. They are open to all, free, and are safe and easy to take part in. Visit the parkrun website for more information and to find the nearest parkrun in your area.