Build your self belief, boost your self esteem and improve your body confidence
The Sports 4 Wellbeing project offers a variety of physical activities to promote a healthy lifestyle. It is tailored for individuals from Rochdale, Middleton, and Heywood with mild to moderate emotional health challenges.
Groups are delivered in partnership with YourTrust and the Living Well service.
Sports 4 Wellbeing
Individual and team sports
FREE
Rochdale Leisure Centre
Swim 4 Wellbeing
Aqua relax – Quiet, friendly swimming sessions, followed by tea and chat.
First 6 sessions FREE
Middleton Arena
Walk 4 Wellbeing
Three nature walks (beginner, intermediate and advanced)
FREE, £1 donation suggested
Syke Methodist Church
Virtual Body Balance
BODYBALANCE™ is a unique workout which incorporates Yoga, Tai Chi and Pilates to help improve flexibility, build strength and leave you feeling relaxed and calm. The class will help you learn how to control your breathing and focus your mind in a quiet and small group.
With the support of our Sports Coordinator, we’ll help you overcome barriers and focus on what you can do. We’ll work together to build your self-belief, boost your self-esteem, and improve body confidence in a safe, supportive environment.
Note: “Virtual” means it’s a pre-recorded Les Mills class played in the studio (no instructor, using projector and speakers).
(Price to be confirmed)
Middleton Arena
Walking Football
Football at a slower pace! Designed for those who are looking to get back into football and stay active, or to introduce the sport to people who perhaps have never considered playing before. Walking football is open to both men and women and all ages and abilities are welcome.
Sessions, delivered by friendly qualified coaches, cover skills and games in a social, friendly environment. Games are played at walking pace, with players not allowed to run and it’s a non-contact sport. Although tackling is allowed, this must be done with no contact.
With the support of our Sports Coordinator, we’ll help you overcome barriers and focus on what you can do. We’ll work together to build your self-belief, boost your self-esteem, and improve body confidence in a safe, supportive environment.
£2.10 per session.
Rochdale Leisure Centre & Middleton Arena
Gym Buddy
Aimed at those with previous experience with resistance training and those new to it. We will support and be there for you to get back to your training routine or start one. We will provide a Health Assessment, a Personal Action Plan, and guidance to continue your healthy lifestyle journey.
With the support of our Sports Coordinator, we’ll help you overcome barriers and focus on what you can do. We’ll work together to build your self-belief, boost your self-esteem, and improve body confidence in a safe, supportive environment.
First 6 sessions are free.
Rochdale Leisure Centre & Middleton Arena
Pilates
Pilates is designed to improve your postural strength, as well as increase flexibility & mobility throughout your whole body. By practicing this exercise regularly, you can help drastically improve your posture, overall flexibility and mobility too. Pilates is also good for reducing stress and tension.
With the support of our Sports Coordinator, we’ll help you overcome barriers and focus on what you can do. We’ll work together to build your self-belief, boost your self-esteem, and improve body confidence in a safe, supportive environment.
Small groups, pre-book to guarantee your place. First 6 sessions free.
Rochdale Leisure Centre & Middleton Arena
Tai Chi
Tai Chi is a low impact traditional soft Chinese system of exercise. Despite being subtle and a powerful martial art, it can be practised by anyone at any age for relaxation and meditation.
With the support of our Sports Coordinator, we’ll help you overcome barriers and focus on what you can do. We’ll work together to build your self-belief, boost your self-esteem, and improve body confidence in a safe, supportive environment.
Small group, pre-booking is required to guarantee your space.
£6 (if on government benefits), £6.80 (with a discount card), or £7.60 (Pay As You Go).
Rochdale Leisure Centre & Middleton Arena
With the help of the Sports 4 Wellbeing Coordinator, participants will be helped to overcome challenges in a safe and supportive environment. They focus on what you CAN do, rather than what you CAN’T do, addressing any health concerns and fostering self-belief, self-esteem, and body confidence.
Just want to say a huge thank you for organising our swim today, you have no idea how valuable to me (and others) these weekly swims are.
How to participate in the Sports 4 Wellbeing project
If you are already signed up and using our services, you can ask your main point of contact (for example, your group lead or project coordinator) for a referral to the Sports 4 Wellbeing project.
If you are new to our services, you can self refer online, speak to a member of staff at The Mind Wellbeing Centre OR contact us on 01706 752 338
You will then receive a one-to-one welcome session. This is a relaxed, informal session to explain who we are, what we do, and which of our groups or activities could suit you.
Please note- you must over 18 years old to access our services.