Health Checks

This is a 15 minute health check where we check your Blood Cholesterol, Blood Glucose and Blood Pressure. Any issues are discussed with you and the appropriate referral made to the relevant health agency if required.

Access NL Members – 1 Free Health Check per annum

Non Members - £6 per check

To book an appointment – please call your nearest sports centre direct.

Specialist Health Group Fitness Programme

As part of our commitment to the long term health and wellbeing of our customers and local communities. NL Leisure provides a range of more specialised exercise classes for individuals with specific needs.

Cardio I ( Easy Circuits)

For independent individuals ( with or without a walking aid) but with moderate functional capacity. This classes are for medical referral only and are open to;- those with CHD, COPD, Osteoporosis, MS Stroke, Parkinson's Disease

Cardio II – (Circuits)

For independent individuals with good functional capacity. These classes are by medical referral and are open to those with CHD, COPD, Stroke, Osteoporosis and MS.

Supported Maintenance (Moderate Level Circuit) Once you have completed your 10 week Cardio 1 or II class you can attend the supported maintenance classes to help keep your fitness up to speed.

Step Ahead (Strength and Balance)

These classes are for individuals who are independent (with or without a walking aid) and are capable of moving between circuit stations. These classes are for medical referral only and are open to; - the frail elderly, those with COPD, MS, Stroke, Parkinson's Disease or Osteoporosis.

Supported Maintenance (Strength and Balance)

Once you have completed your 10 week course at the main Step Ahead Class – these sessions offer a maintenance class for you led by Postural Stability Coaches to help you keep your new found confidence in being physically active up.

Back Care

Our back care classes are lead by NHS Lanarkshire Physiotherapists. Back Pain is a significant factor in high absenteeism from work and these classes will help strengthen not only the back but will help improve core strength and general overall fitness.

For further information about any of the information on this health page, please contact:

Melanie Menzies

Health and Wellbeing Manager

Menziesm@nlleisure.co.uk

O1236 618310