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National Fitness Day – 22 September 2021

15.09.2021

National Fitness Day 2021 will take place on Wednesday 22nd September and is a chance to highlight the role physical activity plays across the UK, helping raise awareness of its importance in helping us lead healthier lifestyles through being physical active.

The theme this year for National Fitness Day is ‘Fitness Unites Us’ as we hope it will encourage people across the country to celebrate the benefits of getting active. Though the pandemic continues to be part of everyday life we believe physical activity has the ability to unite and inspire individuals to take charge of their health.

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Millions failing to meet minimum swimming standards as they stop lessons too early

15.09.2021

Centre Notifcations, Featured Success Stories, Lifestyle Information, News

More than 3.4 million seven to 11-year-olds in England are failing to meet minimum standards that have been brought in for swimming lessons outside of school, it’s been revealed.

The research, released by national governing body Swim England, found that 96 per cent of youngsters are stopping lessons too early – a figure which has risen slightly during the coronavirus pandemic.

Only 142,000 seven to 11-year-olds – four per cent – are meeting the required grade.

The research also found that while 81 per cent of parents want their children to learn to swim so they […]

Save 50% in September & October with a YMCA Adult Membership

2.09.2021

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The perfect way to look after your health post the summer – Start a brand new month the right way. Here’s a great offer to get your wellness on the right track as the kids start to go back to school & the nights draw in.

Save 50% in September & October on our Y:Adult DD membership, then just £25p/m. Access all YMCA gyms, pools, classes and more across the Fylde Coast. NO Contract and NO Joining fee

YMCA Poulton will reopen October […]

YMCA Poulton Reopens 2nd October

2.09.2021

Centre Notifcations, News

We are happy to announce YMCA Poulton will reopen on 2nd October 2021
As you are aware, the centre has been providing a crucial role for the community during the pandemic as a lateral flow test centre. This service will now conclude in early September, having been extended due to the recent increase of the Delta variant. The transition from this service to the reopening YMCA Poulton has now begun and we would like to thank all our staff involved in the running and operation of the lateral flow testing.
We know the crucial role our centres play […]