‘Arrive ready to work out’ for indoor exercise class

PEOPLE who were beginning to feel they had exhausted the joys of outdoor exercise during lockdown have received a boost this week as indoor group exercise classes resume.

Classes for the likes of yoga, Zumba and Pilates have returned at all three of Charnwood Borough Council’s leisure centres, South Charnwood, Soar Valley and Loughborough.

The centres are operating in line with Government safety guidelines and visitors must book in advance and pay online.

Gym users and group exercise participants are asked to arrive ready to work out. Stringent cleaning routines will also be in place.

Anthony Cawley, director of Operations at leisure centre operator Fusion, said: “It’s a really positive step to be able to restart indoor group exercise classes.

“We are really pleased that we will be able to continue to offer some outdoor classes too, making sure we’re giving our members as much choice as possible.”

Councillor Leigh Harper-Davies, the council’s lead member for communities and equalities, said: “This is a positive step for the leisure industry and our residents who have missed going to their favourite exercise classes.

“The health and wellbeing of residents is a top priority and measures will be in place to ensure people stay safe as we continue along the Government’s roadmap.

“I’m looking forward to attending a few classes once again myself and would encourage people to book into classes as soon as possible.”

All centres will be open daily, with details of opening hours available on each centre’s website.

Bookings can be made up to seven days in advance.