Active women encourages women, aged 16 years and over, to increase their sport and physical activity levels for fun, social, recreational or competitive purposes.
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Celebrate International Women's Day on Thursday 8 March - this is your chance to try out some of the sports that Team GB will be competing in. Women only taster sessions are available from only £3. Find out which sports are on offer - download the list top right.
Women only events
Where can I take part
Women-only sport sessions are run at:
Aireborough leisure centre
Armley leisure centre
Bramley leisure centre
Holt Park leisure centre
John Smeaton leisure centre
Kippax leisure centre
Kirkstall leisure centre
Middleton leisure centre
Morley leisure centre
Pudsey leisure centre
Rothwell leisure centre
Scott Hall leisure centre
Wetherby leisure centre
Other general fitness class such as Zumba, pilates, yoga and aerobics take place in leisure centres check out the fitness timetables at www.leeds.gov.uk/leisurecentres
Types of women-only activities:
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Active women projects - for women entitled to LeedsCard Extra.
The 10 week project offers women the chance to try out different sorts in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Sports include: netball, social tennis, touch rugby, badminton, football, rounders and swimming.
The project also enables women to access a 10 week off peak Bodyline card for a subsidised rate which includes access to the gym, fitness classes and swimming.
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Aqua natal
This class offers you the results of aerobics class but with the benefit of being supported in the water as your baby bump grows.
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Ladies Weights
A gym based circuit class designed especially for women to help banish bingo wings, muffin tops and thunder thighs. If you’ve not already had a gym induction, you’ll need to have once before you can take part in the class.
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Swimming
Swimming is one of the best all-round forms of exercise and can be enjoyed by everyone, regardless of their age or ability.
For more information or to enrol use contact details on right-hand side of page.
Customer information
You can save money on pay and play visits with a LeedsCard. If you're planning to come twice a week or more then a Bodyline fitness membership could offer you the best value for money.
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