Activities

This class involves three sets of different aerobic workouts, each of 20 minute length.

A dedicated class to work the abdominal muscles, done in the style of circuit.

A dedicated class to work the abdominal muscles, done in the style of circuit.

A dedicated class to work the abdominal muscles, done in the style of circuit.

This is a very gentle seated exercise class which may involve a little standing. Tai Chi develops a healthy mind and body and is excellent for relaxation and promoting good posture.

There are many fitness and health benefits to Vertical Fitness such as body toning, increased flexibility and is excellent for working on core strength.

Combines rhythmic aerobic exercise with stretches and strength training routines.

Choreographed aerobic exercise to music.

Combines rhythmic aerobic exercise with stretches and strength training routines.

Combines rhythmic aerobic exercise with stretches and strength training routines.

A moderate pace walk through Sunnyhurst Woods, lasting around 1 hour 30 minutes.

Crown Green Bowls

A gentle exercise session for those with joint or mobility problems.

A gentle exercise session for those with joint or mobility problems.

A gentle exercise session for those with joint or mobility problems.

A gentle exercise session for those with joint or mobility problems.

This gentle session is beneficial to expectant mums as the water helps to support the body while gaining benefits of a workout.

Deep water exercise burns calories faster than any known activity while firming and toning the body, by using all the major muscle groups of the body providing total body conditioning.

Deep water exercise burns calories faster than any known activity while firming and toning the body, by using all the major muscle groups of the body providing total body conditioning.

Aqua Zumba is the new fitness craze. It mixes Latin inspired rhythms with easy to follow moves to create a fitness party.

Aqua Zumba is the new fitness craze. It mixes Latin inspired rhythms with easy to follow moves to create a fitness party.

Fancy adding another string to your bow? Then why not join our pay weekly Archery class.

This is an indoor archery class for mixed abilities.

This is an indoor archery class for mixed abilities

This is an indoor archery class for mixed abilities

Each session will last an hour with approx 10/12 people per session

Reflexology, aromatherapy and massage treatments.

This class is suitable for all levels of participants, taught in an easy to learn format.

This class is suitable for all levels of participants, taught in an easy to learn format.

A moderate pace walk lasting approximately 1 hour 25 minutes.

£2 per session It is a 6 week course and must attend a minumum of 5 sessions. All welcome over 14 both male and female Starts on January 26th

This class is suitable for beginners.

Zumba is the new fitness craze. It mixes Latin inspired rhythms with easy to follow moves to create a fitness party.This class is suitable for beginners.

Sunday is an all day cycling activity ranging from 35 miles (minimum) to a maximum mileage of 100 in summer.

Ice skating sessions for public and private use.

Blackburn Northern is a multi-sports club, providing facilities and competition for many cricket, tennis, hockey and squash enthusiasts.

BODYPUMP™ is designed to improve strength and endurance in the major muscle groups and, in doing so, burn calories. We use carefully chosen music tracks to guide you through the class with maximum effect.

BOKWA enhances both health and motor skill components of physical fitness

BOKWA enhances both health and motor skill components of physical fitness

A total body workout that provides a good balance of cardio and toning fitness. Includes circuit style warm up, the use of focus pads and gloves, punching techniques along with combo\'s and footwork

Fun exercise class to improve your fitness, tone ,increase strength and improve co-ordination and balance.

Gentle exercise class incorporating your pram (baby must remain in pram).

Low impact abdominal and gluteal workout.

Low impact abdominal and gluteal workout.

Low impact abdominal and gluteal workout.

Cherry Tree is an excellent bowling green and clubhouse. A warm, friendly welcome extended to all, new members especially.

Exercises to help you tone up, get stronger and feel.

Exercises to help you tone up, get stronger and feel.

Exercises to help you tone up, get stronger and feel great.

High intensity/high impact aerobic workout incorporating a variety of stations.

High intensity/high impact aerobic workout incorporating a variety of stations.

The instructor will motivate you with exercises using a combination of Fitness balls, Flexi bands and floor exercises.

Badminton and Table Tennis.

Badminton, Short Tennis and Table Tennis.

Squash, Table Tennis, Badminton and Short Tennis.

Why not join us for a one hour cycle ride to help develop your fitness. The rides are instructor led and involve both hills and road cycling.

18 hole golf course with bar, restaurant and professional shop facilities available.

Darwen Masters Swimming Club provides coached swimming sessions for adults.

Fitness Gym and Retail Shop.

Fitness Gym and Retail Shop.

Cricket and Recreation Club offering a range of sporting activities to members.

Cricket and Recreation Club offering a range of sporting activities to members.

Cricket and Recreation Club offering a range of sporting activities to members.

A brisk pace walk lasting 2 hours.

Tai Chi exercises in water.

For more information, please contact the Sports Development Team on sportsdevelopment@blackburn.gov.uk (*1) For more information on F.A. Charter Standards visit www.thefa.com (*2) Links: *1: mailto:sportsdevelopment@blackburn.gov.uk *2: http://www.thefa.com/

Free Family Fun Badminton Sessions Fun sessions in a relaxed enviornment, Training by a fully qualified coach, Monthly cosching clinics by a former England badminton player Free Session, Children aged 8+ and families are welcome

Midweek soccer coaching club for boys and girls aged 3-5 years old

Midweek soccer coaching club for boys and girls aged 7 - 10 years old

Free Football Coaching sessions for boys and girls aged 11 - 14 years old

Free Football Coaching session for boys and girls aged 15 - 18 years old

The Time to Change programme offers young people aged 16 to 19 years old the opportunity to take part in enjoyable group activity, affording new sporting experiences as well as the chance to develop new friendship circles and social skills.

Organised Chaos specialise in teaching children life skills, using the medium of martial arts to build confidence and promote respect for self, others and property. The style is Freestyle Sokudo and has evolved from Sokudo which is a mixture of various martial arts styles. This activity is not managed or delivered by Blackburn with Darwen Council - it is an external provider

Organised Chaos use the medium of martial arts to build confidence and promote respect for self, others and property. The style is Freestyle Sokudo and has evolved from Sokudo which is a mixture of various martial art styles. This activity is not managed or delivered by Blackburn with Darwen Council - it is an external provider

Organised Chaos specialise in teaching children life skills, using the medium of martial arts to build confidence and promote respect for self, others and property. The style is Freestyle Sokudo and has evolved from Sokudo which is a mixture of various martial arts styles. This activity is not managed or delivered by Blackburn with Darwen Council - it is an external provider

Organised Chaos use the medium of martial arts to build confidence and promote respect for self, others and property. The style is Freestyle Sokudo and has evolved from Sokudo which is a mixture of various martial art styles. This activity is not managed or delivered by Blackburn with Darwen Council - it is an external provider

Organised Chaos specialise in teaching children life skills, using the medium of martial arts to build confidence and promote respect for self, others and property. The style is Freestyle Sokudo and has evolved from Sokudo which is a mixture of various martial arts styles. This activity is not managed or delivered by Blackburn with Darwen Council - it is an external provider

Organised Chaos specialise in teaching children life skills, using the medium of martial arts to build confidence and promote respect for self, others and property. The style is Freestyle Sokudo and has evolved from Sokudo which is a mixture of various martial arts styles. This activity is not managed or delivered by Blackburn with Darwen Council - it is an external provider

Fun football with Coach Lenny from the Little Football Academy

Gentle Aerobics.

This is a Keep Fit class for all levels of fitness, which can vary from aerobics to circuits. The class lasts 1 hour with both aerobic and mat work involved.

Separate ladies and mens only gyms fitted with all the gym equipment you need to have a great workout.

A friendly low cost gym with all the equipment you need to have a great workout.

A chance for 11 to 16 year olds to use the gym or a circuit in the studio. Parents welcome.

Art, Drama, Dance & Physical Theatre sessions during February Half term

A choreographed aerobics class to hip-hop music.

A choreographed aerobics class to hip-hop music.

Start at the Darwen End Stand and walk a mile round the pitch.

This is a Keep Fit class for all levels of fitness, which can vary from aerobics to circuits. The class lasts 1 hour with both aerobic and mat work involved.

This is a Keep Fit class for all levels of fitness, which can vary from aerobics to circuits. The class lasts 1 hour with both aerobic and mat work involved.

This is a Keep Fit class for all levels of fitness, which can vary from aerobics to circuits. The class lasts 1 hour with both aerobic and mat work involved.

This is a keep fit class for all levels of fitness, which can vary from aerobics to circuits. The class lasts 1 hour with both aerobic and mat work involved.

This is a Keep Fit class for all levels of fitness, which can vary from aerobics to circuits. The class lasts 1 hour with both aerobic and mat work involved.

This is a Keep Fit class for all levels of fitness, which can vary from aerobics to circuits.The class lasts for 1 hour with both aerobic and mat work involved

This is a Keep Fit class for all levels of fitness, which can vary from aerobics to circuits. The class lasts 1 hour with both aerobic and mat work involved

Kettlebell circuit can help to improve strength, power, balance, flexibility, and co-ordination.

The Nippon Dai Martial Arts Academy in Blackburn teaches Kickboxing and Sokudo (which is self defence based on a mix of martial arts) and is suitable for all ages and abilities.

The Nippon Dai Martial Arts Academy in Blackburn teaches Kickboxing and Sokudo (which is self defence based on a mix of martial arts) and is suitable for all ages and abilities.

Combines rhythmic aerobic exercise with stretches and strength training routines.

This class includes warm up and toning section, working on specific muscles, followed by stretching and cool down.

Zumba is the new fitness craze, this class is less intense and mixes both zumba and aerobics.This class is suitable for beginners.

This is a very gentle exercise class which may involve a little standing. Classes involve gentle movement and stretching with resistance bands.

Each week there is a line dancing session held in the performing arts studio at Ewood Park with time for a brew and a chat after the session.

Please contact Tracey True for more information 01254 291552

2 hours of professional football coaching for boys and girls aged 5 to 16 years with qualified Blackburn Rovers Community Trust Staff. Tickets to watch the Blackburn Rovers Match Please see the Trust website for additional fixtures this season. Coaching sessions begin 3 hours before kick off

Midweek Soccer Coaching Club for boys and girls aged 7 - 10 years

A session for parents/carers and children which promotes active movement in a fun way.

A session for parents/carers and children which promotes active movement in a fun way.

A session for parents/carers and children which promotes active movement in a fun way.

Sessions are delivered by experienced instructors and are aimed at improving physical fitness, learning the techniques of Muay Thai and becoming more disciplined.

Do as many activities as you like for 3 hours for just £2.50 with a beeZ card.

Gentle to moderate exercise to music. Aimed at those who like fun and an enjoyable workout with their own age group.

Nordic walking is a fitness walking session using poles which are provided. Nordic Walking uses a simillar technique to cross country skiing and results in more calories being used than on a regular walk It is a great low impact way to improve your fitness

Slimming Club which aims to give you all the knowledge and tools to lose weight.

Refers to traditional physical and mental disciplines originating in India

Focuses on the core postural muscles which help keep the body balanced.

Focuses on the core postural muscles which help keep the body balanced.

Focuses on the core postural muscles which help keep the body balanced.

Focuses on the core postural muscles which help keep the body balanced.

Focuses on the core postural muscles which help keep the body balanced.

A men only badminton session

A all round extreme circuit style training combining physical endurance, strength, stamina and resistance work. This class takes place outside.

A all round extreme circuit style training combining physical endurance, strength, stamina and resistance work.This class takes place outside.

Sports Hall and Gym are available for hire by Community Sports Clubs.

A ladies only weight management class.

Fitness Gym.

Fitness Gym.

Fitness Gym.

Fitness Gym.

Fitness Gym.

A fun and high energy class that works everything from the waist down.

Learn to dance at this low impact dance class.

Football Coaching: 3 - 5 years 11.15am - 12.15pm - £3.50 6 - 8 years 9am - 11am - £5 9 - 12 years - 9.30am - 11.30am - £5

This is a very gentle seated exercise class which may involve a little standing. Classes involve gentle movement and stretching with resistance bands.

This is a very gentle seated exercise class which may involve a little standing. Classes involve gentle movement and stretching with resistance bands.

This is a very gentle seated exercise class which may involve a little standing. Classes involve gentle movement and stretching with resistance bands.

Everyone can join in regardless of age, gender or fitness level. Routines set to music concentrating on areas such as the thighs and buttocks.

Everyone can join in regardless of age, gender or fitness level. Routines set to music concentrating on areas such as the thighs and buttocks.

A soccer camp for 5 - 16 year olds at February half term

The Nippon Dai Martial Arts Academy in Blackburn teaches Kickboxing and Sokudo (which is self defence based on a mix of martial arts) and is suitable for all ages and abilities.

The Nippon Dai Martial Arts Academy in Blackburn teaches Kickboxing and Sokudo (which is self defence based on a mix of martial arts) and is suitable for all ages and abilities.

High intensity workout on a stationary bike.

High intensity workout on a stationary bike

High intensity workout on a stationary bike.

High impact workout in the water.

High impact workout in the water.

High impact workout in the water.

High impact workout in the water.

Walking club providing 7-9 mile walks at an easy pace suitable for people wanting to keep healthy and broaden their social outlook.

Class involving large stability balls concentrating on core muscles.

Combines rhythmic aerobic exercise with stretches using steps.

Combines rhythmic aerobic exercise with stretches using steps.

Free coaching session for 11 - 18 year olds

Lancashire Mind\'s Keeping the Balance service provides access to stress management tools.

An aerobics class on wheels. Jump on a stationary bike and cycle to get fitter, more toned and lose weight.

Swimfit includes a qualified coach who will give you tips on your technique and a programme to follow.

Daisyfield Pools has a large pool and teaching pool.

Darwen Leisure Centre offers an impressive 25 metre, 8 lane swimming pool and a teaching pool.

Waves offers a lagoon shaped pool, Alien Space Bowl water feature, children’s shipwreck slide and waves machine.

Play table tennis and have a brew for £1

Table Tennis sessions at Pleckgate High School.

Chinese martial art practised for both its defence training and health benefits.

Chinese martial art practiced for both its defence training and health benefits.

Chinese martial art practised for both its defence training and health benefits.

Chinese martial art practised for both its defence training and health benefits.

Chinese martial art practised for both its defence training and health benefits.

Chinese martial art practised for both its defence training and health benefits.

This session provides the opportunity to have a dance and play a couple of games of bingo whilst socialising with the other participants.

5 A Side, Basketball and Netball.

Five A Side, Indoor Cricket and Basketball.

5 A Side.

A club for children and young people with disabilities, their families and carers. Membership free

A proven method for weight loss, Thump Boxing will burn more calories in a shorter amount of time than regular gym programs such as treadmills and exercise bikes.

A proven method for weight loss, Thump Boxing will burn more calories in a shorter amount of time than regular gym programs such as treadmills and exercise bikes.

Tone up all areas of your body in a fun group setting.

Karate with the emphasis on practical and realistic self defence.

A moderate pace walk lasting 1 and a half to 2 hours.

An easy pace walk lasting around 90 minutes.

A moderate pace walk lasting 1 and a half to 2 hours.

Develop your skills and fitness with a short ride along the cycle ways from Witton Country Park to Pleasington village (trikes available).

A cycle session ideal for beginners and great if you want to learn to ride a bike or build up confidence on two or three wheels (trikes are available).

A longer cycle ride leaving Witton Country Park and exploring the courtyside around the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and the River Darwen Valley. This ride is recommended for cyclists with some experience as it includes towpaths, quiet roads and hills.

A walk and tone session that can improve your fitness without the need for childcare. A great chance to get back in shape and meet other mums.

A walk and tone session that can improve your fitness without the need for childcare. A great chance to get back in shape and meet other mums.

An easy pace walk ideal for beginners, lasting 1 hour.

Refers to traditional physical and mental disciplines originating in India.

Refers to traditional physical and mental disciplines originating in India.

Refers to traditional physical and mental disciplines originating in India.

The Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, calorie-burning, dance fitness-party. Feel the music and let loose.

The Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, calorie-burning, dance fitness-party. Feel the music and let loose.

Ditch the workout and join the party. Get fit with the latin inspired dance fitness programme.

Zumba is the new fitness craze. It mixes Latin inspired rhythms with easy to follow moves to create a fitness party.

Zumba is the new fitness craze. It mixes Latin inspired rhythms with easy to follow moves to create a fitness party.

Zumba is the new fitness craze. It mixes Latin inspired rhythms with easy to follow moves to create a fitness party.