YMCA Fylde Coast Unveils State-of-the-Art Active Wellness Suite at YMCA Thornton

YMCA Thornton, September 18, 2024.

Wednesday marked the official opening of YMCA Thornton’s brand-new Active Wellness Suite, a cutting-edge facility designed to help individuals of all abilities ease back into fitness and improve overall health and well-being. The suite launched with over 50 guests in attendance for official demos, networking, and a healthy lunch.

The suite was set in motion by the Deputy Mayor of Wyre, Councillor Steve Nichols, who expressed his enthusiasm for the new facility and even shared that he plans to join the Active Wellness Suite himself.

Councillor Nichols announced “It was a pleasure to visit the new Active Wellness Suite, it is a fantastic addition to our leisure offering in the borough for residents and looks terrific. By providing this dedicated suite of innovative, accessible equipment, we can ensure that everyone in Wyre, no matter what their age or ability, can enjoy the endless benefits that being active brings.

“Well done to everyone involved in the creation of this suite, which supports our Wyre Moving More strategy and helps to strengthen the connections between sport, physical activity and health and wellbeing by providing even more opportunities to get everyone in Wyre moving more. We want to see as many people benefitting from the new Active Wellness suite as possible.”

In addition to the Deputy Mayor, the launch was attended by Graham Oatridge, CEO of YMCA Fylde Coast, and Rebecca Huddleston, Chief Executive and Marianne Hesketh, Corporate Director of Communities at Wyre Council, showcasing the strong collaboration between local authorities and the YMCA in promoting health and wellness across the community.

The Active Wellness Suite is equipped with state-of-the-art power-assisted exercise machines, specifically designed to support those who may be new to fitness, recovering from injury, or managing mobility challenges. The equipment provides a unique, low-impact workout experience, encouraging users to regain strength, mobility, and confidence at their own pace.

YMCA Fylde Coast CEO, Graham Oatridge, expressed his excitement about the launch, saying: “Increasingly, we are using the words ‘active wellness’ more and more as a reminder that we operate our leisure facilities to try and support all people to improve their wellness by being active, so we are delighted to have worked in partnership with Wyre Council to launch the Active Wellness Suite.”

Innerva Marketing & Comms Manager, Laura Childs added “At Innerva we have been delighted to support Wyre Council and YMCA Fylde Coast with the development of their new Active Wellness suite. It’s been clear from the beginning of our partnership that they are deeply committed to promoting healthy lifestyles and strengthening community health and wellbeing and health collaboration.

The team’s unwavering dedication and passion have been evident throughout the development of this exciting addition to YMCA Thornton and the Active Wellness suite and centre as a whole will undoubtedly have a hugely positive impact on the lives of local residents.”

The new suite aligns with YMCA Fylde Coast’s commitment to creating healthier communities by offering accessible and tailored fitness solutions for all, regardless of age or ability. By working closely with Wyre Council, the facility will also serve as an integral part of local health initiatives aimed at enhancing the well-being of the community.

The Active Wellness Suite is now open to the public, offering a welcoming environment for people of all fitness levels to experience the benefits of a personalised, supportive exercise program. The Active Wellness Suite will be open throughout September for free drop-ins.

To learn more or to book a visit, please contact YMCA Thornton on 01253 824108 or visit www.ymcayactive.org.

About YMCA Fylde Coast
YMCA Fylde Coast is a local charity committed to improving the physical, mental, and social well-being of individuals and communities. Through various programs, including fitness, youth services, housing, and community engagement, the YMCA strives to build connected, healthier, and stronger communities across the Fylde Coast. www.ymcayactive.org

About Wyre Moving More Strategy: A five-year physical activity strategy for Wyre, developed by a cross-sector partnership of experts from health, local government, higher education, schools and the charity sector, which aims to embed a culture of ‘moving more’ and increase physical activity levels across communities in Wyre. Learn more at www.wyremovingmore.co.uk

About Innerva: Innerva specialises in power-assisted exercise technology, creating innovative solutions for leisure and rehabilitation centres worldwide. For more information, visit Innerva’s website.

About UKSPF: Wyre Council received £3.9million from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund in December 2022, you can read more about Wyre Council’s UKSPF plans and projects here: www.wyre.gov.uk/UKSPF

For Active Wellness Suite inquiries, please contact:
Helen Sanderson
Senior Referral Officer
YMCA Fylde Coast
01253 824108
helen.sanderson@fyldecoastymca.org

For media inquiries, please contact:
Joe Haydar
Marketing Manager
YMCA Fylde Coast
07527 305133
joe.haydar@fyldecoastymca.org

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