Healthy Lifestyles
Our Healthy Lifestyles programmes help individuals improve physical and mental wellbeing through tailored exercise, water therapy, and supportive group activities, including initiatives for those with long-term health conditions or recovering from cancer.
Healthy Lifestyles with Plymouth Active
Take control of your health with Plymouth Active’s Healthy Lifestyles programmes. From GP-referred exercise and water-based therapy to cancer recovery and gentle mobility sessions. Our tailored programmes help to support your physical, mental, and social wellbeing. All of our programmes are expert-led, inclusive, and designed for all abilities, we make staying active safe, accessible, and enjoyable.
Active Health Programme
Plymouth Active Leisure Active Health Programme aims to motivate individuals who are currently inactive to participate in physical activities to enhance their health and wellbeing. It particularly focuses on those dealing with long-term health issues, mental health difficulties, and feelings of loneliness and isolation, among other concerns.
The Active Health Programme operates on a referral-only basis, collaborating closely with local GP practices and social prescribers to effectively target the appropriate audience. Recently, we have partnered with Devon Mind and Livewell Southwest Mental Health Community Service, both of which will now be submitting referrals to the programme.
Swim England Water Wellbeing Accreditation
Plymouth Life Centre has been awarded the Swim England Water Wellbeing Accreditation, recognising our commitment to making swimming accessible for everyone. The accreditation provides staff with training, resources, and support to better understand the customer experience and tailor aquatic sessions to meet the needs of people with long-term health conditions.
Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi, a Royal College of General Practitioners lifestyle and physical activity champion, said: “Making our swimming pools accessible is vital to help support our nation moving. Venues need to be inclusive and welcoming.”
We are proud to have made significant enhancements to our facilities as we approach full attainment of this important accreditation.
Parkinson's Sessions
Parkinson’s Therapeutic Swim Sessions
Our Parkinson’s Therapeutic Swim Sessions offer a relaxing and supportive environment for people living with Parkinson’s. Held at Plymouth Life Centre, the sessions include the option to take part in Good Boost Aqua tablet-guided sessions, helping to improve mobility, balance, and confidence at your own pace. Family members and carers are welcome to attend free of charge.
Sessions are held every Friday at 13:45 to 14:45 at £5.00 per session.
Good Boost
Good Boost is an app-based therapeutic water exercise programme designed for people with limited mobility and musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions, such as arthritis and back pain.
The programme helps participants get moving through gentle, enjoyable exercises in a fun and social environment. Sessions are delivered via tablet and individually tailored to each participant’s needs. Developed by clinical experts, Good Boost supports pain reduction and improved mobility, both in the pool and on land, and is suitable for a wide range of joint, bone, and muscle conditions.
Good Boost is offered as part of several health programmes at Plymouth Active Leisure, and from Spring 2025, a pay-as-you-go option will also be available.
Self-Referral Exercise Programme
Our 8-week Exercise Referral Programme is designed to support people living with long-term health conditions to become more active, improve their wellbeing, and build confidence in exercise. The programme includes a personalised exercise plan, gym access throughout the 8 weeks, one-to-one guidance from a qualified instructor, regular progress reviews, and ongoing support to help you stay on track.
The programme is available at Plymouth Life Centre and Plympton Gym and costs £65 for the full 8-week programme.
You can self-refer by contacting our Active Health team at
activehealth@plymouthactive.co.uk
Have a question?
If you wish to know more about any of the programmes, please contact the Active Health Manager via email by clicking the button below.