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Important Customer Notice re: YMCA Fleetwood Swimming Pools

15.12.2015

YMCA Fleetwood – Customer Update Tuesday 15th December

We are hopeful that both swimming pools at YMCA Fleetwood will be re-opening on Wednesday 16th December.

The sports hall and high performance weights area continue to be open as normal, along with the class programme.

We are very sorry for any inconvenience caused and ask you to please check the YMCA Fleetwood Facebook page or contact us ahead of your visit on Wednesday 16th December on 01253 771505.

Many thanks for your understanding and support during the works.

Please continue below for all other customer updates regarding YMCA Fleetwood […]

How Exercise Became My Way Back to Health

9.12.2015

8 years ago at the age of 37, Julie Brown (now 45) of St Annes was suffering with tingling pains and sensations through her arms. The sharp pains she recalls would take her breath away.

An MRI scan revealed there was a growth at the top of Julie’s spinal chord and she was referred to a Neurosurgeon at Preston who diagnosed the growth as a Cavernoma, which is a cluster of abnormal blood vessels typically found in the brain or spinal chord. A cavernoma looks a little like a blackberry.

The Cavernoma was entwined in her central […]

New Gym Launch Dates Announced

25.11.2015

News

The team at YMCA Fleetwood are set to unwrap their biggest gift of all this Christmas… a brand new refurbished and upgraded fitness suite.

Following the announcement that the centre is to receive substantial investment from Wyre Council and YMCA, works will commence on Tuesday 1st December and once completed the centre will boast:

A completely refurbished fitness suite with the creation of a brand new functional training zone
A total upgrade of the cardio and resistance equipment introducing the latest Life Fitness technology and digital fitness experience with free Wi Fi (currently only available inside YMCA Poulton […]

New Mums Strong to the Core

9.11.2015

Featured Success Stories, Lifestyle Information, Real Y:Active Member Stories

Many new mums are desperate to get back into shape following the arrival of their bundle of joy and for others it is the furthest thing from their mind!

However the real reason behind the importance of beginning to exercise after pregnancy is not widely known and often overlooked.

Claire Nutton is one of YMCA’s qualified pre and post natal fitness instructors and is based at YMCA Thornton.
Claire explains: “There seems to be a real taboo around the pelvic floor and ladies awareness about the importance of this muscle group is low. It seems […]