New active programme for over 60's is huge success in North Lanarkshire

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Thousands of older people across Lanarkshire are benefiting from a fantastic fitness offer.Active 60 provides the residents of North Lanarkshire who are aged over 60 years access to council-run leisure facilities including gym, fitness classes, swimming, health suites plus much more.The membership scheme costs £50 for the full year and it’s proving to be extremely popular with the number of people taking up the offer growing from 646 members to 6075 since it was launched in September 2021.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Bill Hiddleston and Angela Currie are two members who are enjoying the offer and the benefits of regular physical exercise.Angela, 74, visits Wishaw Sports Centre each weekday at 6am and takes part in a range of exercises, although her main passion is for the gym. “It’s incredible value.” she told Lanarkshire Live.“I’d encourage others to join.

There’s a strong social aspect too – it becomes like a wee community.“I’ve made so many friends, it’s such big part of my life.”Bill, 70, also comes each day through the week agreed with Angela.He said: “The rapport is great, it’s a good laugh, it’s a good way to socialise."I enjoy the gym fit classes, but really there’s something for everyone.