Health & Wellbeing

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

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

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.

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