Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council are now offering exercise for mental health sessions at three of the Council’s leisure centres.
Classes begin on 20th February and are designed to improve overall mental health and wellbeing.
The council's MORE Movement for your Mind class is a blended programme with light to medium group-based exercise that will improve people’s overall physical and mental well-being.
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Sessions are available to book in advance online and are free for members. They will take place in Ballyearl Leisure Centre on Monday 20 February and in Valley Leisure Centre and Crumlin Leisure Centre on Tuesday 21 February. All sessions run from 6 to 7pm.
The Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, Alderman Stephen Ross said: “I’m delighted to launch the MORE Movement for your Mind classes. Improving our mental health and wellbeing is important as we deal with daily challenges of life.
“Our leisure centres are continually enhancing our current activity programmes to ensure they meet the growing demands of our customers.”
The MORE Movement for your Mind classes will focus on developing your fitness, calming your mind, strengthening your muscles, improving your bone density, balance and increasing your self-esteem.
Sessions can be booked online or via phone on 0300 12301580.
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