Get moving on National Fitness Day

National Fitness Day on September 18 is a celebration of health and fitness that raises awareness about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. 

 

The theme for 2024 is “Your Health is for Life” with the message that exercise is not just about one day - it is about keeping fit for life. 

 

Earlier this year Wandsworth Council launched an ambitious Access for All scheme aimed at breaking down barriers and ensuring better access to opportunities for all residents.

 

The comprehensive scheme will help tackle disparities in access to sports, leisure, and other essential services, ensuring Wandsworth becomes a fairer borough for everyone.

 

Leader of the Council Simon Hogg is encouraging people to find out about activities taking place across the borough to celebrate the day. 

 

“We want every resident to benefit from the opportunities that make Wandsworth such a great place to live, work and play in. That’s why we launched our Access for All scheme to make sure everyone can make the most of what is on offer.

 

This National Fitness Day we are lucky that Wandsworth has so many fantastic leisure centres, sports centres, parks, gyms and other facilities to help people get fit and active.”

 

Free National Fitness Days activities in Wandsworth leisure centres include:

 

Balham Leisure Centre 

• Gym –  Gym floor classes throughout the day at 7 AM, 9 AM, 11 AM, 1 PM, 3 PM, 6 PM and 8 PM. Capacity 6 people.  Bring a friend to the gym all day. 

 

• Squash Courts –  Open Squash 20-minute drop-in sessions from 6-8 PM. Capacity 2 people per court. 

 

• Pool –   Aqua 3/4 of the pool at 12:45-01:30 PM. Capacity 50 people. 

 

Latchmere Leisure Centre 

 

• Gym –  Free drop-in Power lifting session at 9 AM-1 PM. Capacity 1-4 people per session for 30 minutes to an hour. 

 

• Class - Zumba at 12 PM. Capacity 40 people. 

 

• Pool  - Adult beginner swim lesson at 1- 2 PM. Capacity 8 people. 

 

• Sports Hall  - Active play and bounce session for under 5s at 12 - 2PM. Capacity of 30. 

 

Putney Leisure Centre 

 

• Gym  - Bring a friend to the gym all day. 

 

• Class  - Parent and baby spin at 11:00-11:45 AM. Capacity of 15. 

 

• Pool  - Aqua 3/4 of the pool at 11:30 AM-12:15 PM and 12:30-01:15 PM. Capacity of 25. 

 

• Dryburgh Hall: Zumba at 9:15-10:15 AM. Capacity of 40. 

 

•  Dryburgh Hall: Pilates at 10:15-11:15 AM. Capacity of 40. 

 

Roehampton Sport and Fitness Centre

 

• Gym  - Bring a friend to the gym all day. 

 

• Sports hall  - Active play and bounce session for under 5s at 9 AM-12 PM. Capacity of 20. 

 

• Basket ball drop-in session at 2-5 PM. Capacity of 30. 

 

Tooting Leisure Centre 

 

•  Gym  - Bring a friend to the gym all day. 

 

• Class  - Body Combat launch, members bring a friend at 7-8 PM. Capacity 30. 

 

•  Sports hall  - Active play & Bounce at 9.45 AM -10.45 AM and 11 AM – 12 PM. Capacity of 20.

 

Wandle Recreation Centre 

 

      • Gym  - Bring a friend to the gym all day. 

 

• Football pitches  - Free football coaching session at 4-5 PM. 

 

• Sports hall  - Free basketball coaching sessions at 3:30 – 4:30 PM. 

 

Our ambitious Access for All scheme will break down barriers and make sure all residents have an equal chance to access local opportunities, including sports, leisure and other essential services.

We are proud to be providing free sessions for eligible residents, click here for more information. Access for all - Wandsworth Borough Council