Welcome to the Healthy Living Zone
at Wigan Life Centre
College Avenue, Wigan WN1 1NJ
Telephone: 01942 489611/489612
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Opening Times
| Reception Opening Times | Profiles Suite Opening Times | ||
| Monday | 6.30am - 9.15pm | Monday | 6.30am - 10.00pm |
| Tuesday | 6.30am - 9.15pm | Tuesday | 6.30am - 10.00pm |
| Wednesday | 6.30am - 9.15pm | Wednesday | 6.30am - 10.00pm |
| Thursday | 10.00am - 9.15pm | Thursday | 10.00am - 10.00pm |
| Friday | 6.30am - 9.15pm | Friday | 6.30am - 10.00pm |
| Saturday | 8.00am - 4.30pm | Saturday | 8.00am - 5.00pm |
| Sunday | 8.00am - 4.30pm | Sunday | 8.00am - 5.00pm |
- Pool Programme [PDF] Please note: after listening to feedback, we have amended the pool programme to accommodate the suggestions.
- Motiv8 Programme [PDF]
A fantastic Health and Fitness centre offering:
• Profiles gym with 80 stations boasting the latest Cardio vascular and strength equipment. Includes integrated TV screens, iPod function and fans.
• An 8 lane ASA National short course swimming pool (25m x 21m) with state of the art equipment including a moveable floor to adjust the depth of the pool, a pool hoist for disabled access, Alpha numeric scoreboard and timing clock with touch sensitive pressure pads.
• A teaching pool (13m x 7.5m) with a continuous depth of 0.9m with a spectator viewing area.
• 2 Group Fitness Studios offering 35 hours of activities consisting of circuits, indoor cycling, Pilates, Tai Chi, Body Combat, Body Pump and Zumba.
• Sauna/steam suite designed to accommodate 15 people in each box with a relaxation lounge, water fountain and hot and cold showers.
Pool Area
The main pool has a viewing area with space for 250 spectators, accessible for people with disabilities, plus 6 wheelchair areas.
Changing Facilities
The changing village includes a variety of changing areas to accommodate changing for families, swimming lessons and schools.
Our Gold Standard accessible changing facilities include:
• a full room cover tracked hoist system
• tilt in space chair for access use to poolside
• large power assisted height adjustable wash basin
• height adjustable shower/changing bench
• shower unit
• wide paper roll dispenser
• privacy curtain
• panic alarm
Location
Learn To Swim Programme
WLCT's Aqualife Learn to Swim Programme has adopted the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) learn to swim framework. We offer an all inclusive programme which takes the non swimmer from his or her first splash to developing confidence and competence in water. Swimming lessons are available Monday - Friday from 4.00pm onwards and Saturday mornings. Please call your nearest WLCT Leisure Centre or Rebecca Mazey Aquatic Development and Training Manager on 01942 895045 for more information.
For more information and to enrol your child please read the Parental Guide.
Swimtots - Fun, innovative programme for introducing adults with babies or very young children into the world of aquatics.
Parent and Child - these lessons are for children aged 2-4 years of age and focus on developing water confidence and basic movement skills.
Children's Lesson - We offer an extensive range of children's lessons including lessons for teenagers and for children with disabilities. These start with an introduction to developing basic safety awareness, movement skills and water confidence and by the end of the programme the child will have developed a core range of skills required to be confident, competent and safe in water. Lessons are delivered in 10 week for 50 week of the year.
Adult Lessons
All Aqualife pools offer instruction for adults that are beginners, lack confidence or just want to improve their technique. From these lessons adults are able to progress into other aquatic disciplines.
Aqua Aerobics
Fun water-based exercise for adults. Provided in an appealing environment aqua aerobics provides an opportunity to exercise at your own pace in a musically led class. Classes must be booked in advance.
Aqua natal classes
These classes are designed to provide mums-to-be from second trimester with a fun water-based workout to help support a happy and healthy pregnancy. For further information telephone 01942 489611.
Children’s parties
Aqualife pools provide an ideal location for a birthday party. Take the hassle out of organising a party and give your child a celebration with a difference.
Early Bird
This session is for all early risers who want to start the day with some exercise.
Casual Swim
A casual swim session for all ages. All under 8’s must be accompanied by an adult.
Family Swim
All swimmers under 17 years must be accompanied by an adult.
Swimfit
Swimfit is designed to cater for all swimming abilities and is separated into four themes depending on the swimmer's ability and personal goals. Please contact the centre for further information. More info available at www.swimfit.com
Ladies Only
As the name suggests, these sessions are dedicated to ladies and are proving to be a very popular session with all age groups.
Fun ‘n’ Floats
These highly popular sessions allow youngsters to burn off some energy in a fun filled and controlled environment.
Galas and club bookings are available please ask at reception.