Health & Wellbeing

Positive Goals is a 12-week health and wellbeing weight management programme which aims to work towards improving overall lifestyle choices.

Each week there is a 2-hour session which consists of:

1 hour classroom-based activities covering topics such as: healthy eating, healthy alcohol consumption and step counts.

1 hour physical activity session, with exercises such as, walking, circuits and body work outs.

The Positive Goals programme also includes guest speakers and the opportunity to get tickets to a Leeds United home match.

After the 12-week programme is complete, we offer a range of other Health and Wellbeing programmes that can be completed alongside or after Positive Goals, such as circuits and walking football. These work hand in hand with Positive Goals, to create and maintain a healthy lifestyle for all participants.

The cost of the Positive Goals programme is £5 per session which calculates to £60 for 12-weeks.

Impact / Outcome

The Positive Goals programme, not only targets weight management, but aims to improve mental health and social interaction. After the 12 week programme is complete, we aim to maintain the participants fitness levels by offering a range of programmes.

How To book – to book a space or find out more please email [email protected].

Contact Details: Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0113 367 6598

Fit Generations is a weekly, chair based exercise programme delivered at Elland Road to help work towards improved mobility, balance, coordination and strength for older adults. The sessions consist of 30 minutes of a light chair-based exercise which is spread over an hour to allow time for conversation and socialising.

Our Fit Generations programme builds self-confidence and self-esteem for older adults that are tackling struggles with day-to-day activities.

We can guarantee that the sessions will be fun, supportive and engaging.

These sessions can also be booked to be delivered in individual care home settings, please do contact us to find out costs.

Impact / Outcome

• Improve overall general fitness and strength

• Enhance mobility, balance, and coordination to prevent falls.

• Builds self-confidence and self-esteem

How To book – to book or to find out more please email [email protected]

Contact Details Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0113 367 6598

Leeds United Foundation Fit Minds is a FREE 6-week programme to support with everyday challenges and the use of common coping strategies that can help keep a positive mind set. Delivered with our partners, Touchstone, the programme is designed to help participants have the confidence and abilities to cope with day-to-day stresses.

Weekly workshops cover what mental health is, depression, stress, coping mechanisms and building resilience around stress and anxiety.

The sessions encourage taking control of your wellbeing, self-care and confidence to become assertive and give you the tools to build a balanced lifestyle.

The programme hosts events with guest speakers from the Leeds United Family, sharing experiences around the topics covered. Fit Minds compliments other health and wellbeing programmes offered by the Foundation which offers additional chances to take part in workshops focussing on wellbeing and exercise. Participants will get the opportunity to attend a Leeds United home fixture at the end of the 6-week programme.

Programme Outcomes:

To become more confident and have a more positive / happier outlook, and to look after your wellbeing.

How To book – to book a space or find out more please email [email protected] or call to be sent a sign-up form

Contact Details Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0113 367 6598

Our Healthy Families programme supports children's health and wellbeing through education on healthy living and exercise. The programme content, delivered in school over 5 weeks, helps children become responsible and confident in being active and eating healthily.

The workshops are delivered weekly as 45 minutes sessions and are available for either/both Year 1 and Year 4. Sessions cover a range of topics from practical food workshops and discussions on where food comes from to physical skills and games.

The sessions provide children the opportunity to experience, learn and enjoy making choices which will have a positive effect on their health and wellbeing.

Available through sponsorship from Arla to schools in the following areas.

Impact / Outcome

Children will experience, learn and enjoy making choices which will have a positive effect on health and wellbeing.

How To book – to book a space or find out more please email [email protected] or call to be sent a sign-up form.

Contact Details Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0113 367 6598

Walking Football is a slow-paced version of the beautiful game. We offer weekly sessions which include a warm-up, walking football match and a cool down which are led by our qualified coach.

Impact / Outcome

The aim of Walking Football is to allow people to make new friends, form lasting relationships with like-minded people and to reduce levels of stress and exertion while playing football. Walking Football can also be suitable for people who are recovering from an injury or feel like they don’t want to play full paced football anymore.

Schedule of Activities

Location: The Leeds Grammar School (LS17 8GS)

Day: Monday’s (Except Bank Holidays)

Time: 7:30-8:30pm

Cost: £5 per session or £18 for 4 sessions for online block bookings

Location: Fives- Seacroft (LS14 1NH)

Day: Friday Morning’s

Time: 11:30am-12:30pm

Cost: £5 per session or £18 for 4 sessions for online block bookings

How To book – to book a space or find out more please email [email protected] or call to be sent a sign-up form.

Contact Details Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0113 367 6598

Working out Together is a fitness programme which is inclusive to all. We currently offer two weekly circuit sessions which are based at Elland Road and are a suitable for various fitness levels and ages.

All sessions are held at Elland Road and are led by our qualified PT.

Each session costs £4 each or £28 for a monthly, online block booking.

Impact / Outcome

The aim of Working out Together is to increase and maintain the fitness levels for the Leeds community, as well as improving mental heath and social interaction.

How To book – to book a space or find out more please email [email protected].

Contact Details Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0113 367 6598

Our Over 50’s Social Goals Group is a free, weekly health and wellbeing group that takes place at Elland Road Stadium. These fun sessions includes Leeds United quizzes, activities, guest speakers and ground tours, whilst allowing you to meet other likeminded people and dive into the history of Leeds United.

Impact / Outcome

The aim of the over 50s social goals group is to benefit the Leeds community in reducing social isolation, as well as improving mental heath and social interaction skills.

How To book – to book a space or find out more please email [email protected] or call to be sent a sign-up form

Contact Details Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0113 367 6598

Our Corner Flag Café is a monthly session run for people living with dementia. Working with the Leeds City Council Peer Support Dementia Service the session is for individuals and their families/ carers to attend and meet new people to reminisce and reflect on memories of Leeds United. This is supported through guest speakers, ground tours, memorabilia, programmes and old LUFC footage.

Impact / Outcome

The aim of the Corner Flag Café is to tackle the social isolation that can accompany living with dementia and provides access to support from the Leeds City Council Peer Support Dementia Service.

How To book – to book a space or find out more please email [email protected] or call to be sent a sign-up form

Contact Details Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0113 367 6598

Our Combat Café is a free weekly session that takes place at Elland Road exclusively for veterans, providing an opportunity to socialise and enjoy light exercise and along with other activities. Every session includes free breakfast sandwiches and hot drinks to all attendees. There are monthly trips and activities away from the stadium, as a well as regular guest speakers. Veterans can also benefit from support from our partner, Sporting Force, who attend the sessions.

Impact / Outcome

Combating isolation, mental health problems through social interaction and exercise. Offering the opportunity to improve wellbeing through a weekly meeting routine.

How To book: This is a drop-in session and there is no need to book. If you would like to find out more please contact [email protected]

Contact Details Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0113 367 6598