National Fitness Day at Sandwell Leisure Trust
Sandwell Leisure Trust is proud to support National Fitness Day with a fantastic line-up of events and activities across our centres. It is the perfect chance to try something new, bring a friend along for free and enjoy the fun of fitness in your community.
Take a look at what is happening at your local centre.
Wednesbury Leisure Centre
Join us at Wednesbury for a day filled with Hyrox tasters, gym challenges and exciting group exercise classes. Whether you are testing your limits or bringing a friend along to share the fun, there is plenty to enjoy.
Mini Hyrox Tasters (Includes Bring a Friend for Free)
Hyrox Taster 30: 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Hyrox Taster 30: 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Hyrox Taster 30: 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Hyrox Taster 30: 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Question & Answer and Equipment Demo Drop-In Sessions
9:30 am – 10:30 am
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Instructor-Led Hyrox Based Gym Challenge
All Day – Hyrox Challenge
Bring a Friend for Free Classes
9:15 am Body Conditioning (60 mins)
10:15 am Fitness Pilates (60 mins)
5:00 pm Abs & Core (30 mins)
5:00 pm Indoor Cycling (30 mins)
5:00 pm Grit (30 mins)
5:30 pm Tone Up (45 mins)
6:15 pm Body Balance (60 mins)
6:15 pm Body Combat (45 mins)
7:00 pm AquaFit (45 mins)
7:00 pm BodyPump (60 mins)
Portway Lifestyle Centre
Get moving with high-energy functional fitness classes or take on our inclusive Mini Triathlon Challenge. Portway has something for everyone, from lunchtime workouts to friendly competitions on the gym floor.
Functional Fitness Classes
12:30 pm – 1:15 pm
6:00 pm – 6:45 pm
Location: Gym Floor
High-intensity, scalable sessions for all fitness levels. Bring a Friend for Free and enjoy a little friendly competition.
Inclusive Mini Triathlon Challenge
Gym Cardio Zone
500m Row
500m Bike
500m SkiErg
Total time recorded, leaderboard displayed throughout the day.
Sign-up required at reception. Open to all Portway customers.
Les Mills’ Master Trainer Session
Les Mills Thrive. Please join Sarah, a Les Mills’ Master Trainer, to help launch our upcoming new class ‘Les Mills Thrive’.
1:45pm - 2:15pm
2:15pm - 2:45pm
If you are aged over 40 and would like a FREE Healthy Heart check, The Pumping Marvellous Foundation, supported by local NHS team will be at the Portway Centre on Wednesday 24th September 10am-3pm no appointment necessary.
Tipton Leisure Centre
Dance your way through National Fitness Day at Tipton. Join us for energetic classes that combine music, culture and community spirit.
Zumba
10:30 am
A Latin-inspired dance workout full of energy, music and fun.
Bhangra Fitness
7:00 pm
Celebrate culture and community with this vibrant cardio workout.
Both classes must be pre-booked as spaces are limited.
Tipton Sports Academy
At Tipton Sports Academy, you can bring a friend for free to the gym, try your hand at padel or tennis and make the most of the outdoor courts. Fitness is more fun together.
Bring a Friend for Free to use our gym is open to One Card members and TSA gym-only members (ages 16+).
No booking required, simply sign in at reception.
Free Padel Court Bookings
Off-Peak Times: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Free equipment hire included
2–4 people per booking, 1 hour max
Free Outdoor Tennis Court Bookings
9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Free equipment hire included
2–4 people per booking, 1 hour max
Call 0300 012 0121 (Options 1, 3, 2) to book courts.
Sandwell Aquatics Centre
Take on a challenge, learn new gym skills or enjoy gentle movement in the pool. Sandwell Aquatics Centre has a wide variety of activities to help you celebrate National Fitness Day your way.
Gym Challenges
Plank Hold Competition and Max Reps push-ups. Prizes awarded to winners at the end of the day.
Gym Equipment Workshops
Drop-in sessions throughout the day, covering lifting technique, safe use of resistance machines and cardio goal setting.
Good Boost Sessions – Studio Pool
Therapeutic sessions for joint health, mobility and recovery. Perfect for older adults, rehabilitation or beginners.
Photo ID Check-In Prize Draw
Show your Photo ID at reception and be entered into a draw for fitness prizes.
Lunchtime HIIT Class with the Gym Team
1:15pm, Join us for a one-hour, high-energy full-body workout to lift your mood and boost fitness.
National Fitness Day at Midland Metropolitan University Hospital
As part of National Fitness Day we are also bringing the celebrations to Midland Metropolitan University Hospital. Join us in the Level 5 Winter Garden on Wednesday 24 September from 8 am to 4 pm for a day of movement, fun and feel-good activities. Whether you are a member of staff, a patient, a visitor or a local resident, you can take a break, recharge your energy and enjoy free fitness sessions, wellbeing advice and plenty of giveaways. The Healthy Information Marketplace will also be there with local partners ready to share expert guidance on everything from fitness and nutrition to mental health and lifestyle support.
You can find more information here.
National Fitness Day is all about celebrating the benefits of movement. Whether you want to try a new class, join a challenge or simply bring a friend along, there is something for everyone.
