Fitness and Exercise                                                                

There is always something you can do to improve your level of fitness.

This page gives details of clubs and organisations that offer a wide range of activities that can help you achieve a healthier life.

Useful contacts

Leisure Services: The Leisure Service department of the local council can give information about local sports and leisure opportunities in each area. Local contact numbers are given in the table below:

South Tyneside

Temple Park Centre: John Reid Road, South Shields. (0191) 456 9119 Fax: (0191) 456 6621. Email: kevinhogg@s-tyneside-mbc.gov.uk

Hebburn Swimming Pool: Campbell Park Road, Hebburn, (0191) 483 3163.

Monkton Stadium: Dene Terrace, Jarrow, (0191) 489 1283 – Monday to Friday 8am – 10pm and Saturday and Sunday and Saturday and Sunday, 9am – 5pm.

Useful websites

Idle Eric is returning to let all men in Tyne and Wear know that it’s never too late to make a change to your lifestyle in order to improve your health. For some great advice and more information visit www.idleeric.co.uk.

For more than 40 years The British Heart Foundation (BHF) has played a key role in the fight against heart disease so that it is no longer a major cause of disability and premature death. The BHF encourages people to take their heart health into their own hands. Visit www.bhf.org.uk.

Sport England are committed to creating opportunities for people to start in sport, stay in sport and succeed in sport. Visit the North East section of their website at www.sportengland.org/about/regions/northeast.shtml.

Jonny Longlife provides information and advice about a healthier lifestyle. Whether you want advice on substance abuse, sex education, fitness facilities or bullying, this site can help or point you in the right direction. Visit the Jonny Longlife website at www.jonnylonglife.com.

Activities to help you stay fit. . .

Boldon Kuel-Ling Kickboxing Club: Boldon Community Association, New Road, Boldon. Holds classes from 8pm to 9.30pm Mondays and Wednesdays for adults; Under 12s from 6.30pm to 7.30pm Wednesdays. All abilities welcome. Following a grant the gym equipment has been upgraded.

The Wooden Dragon Gung-fu Institute: one of the first of its kind in the region offering tuition in this new martial art. Classes on Wednesdays from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at St Matthew’s Parish Centre, York Avenue, Jarrow. For details speak to Anita Sainsbury on 07905 127499 or Paul Givens on (0191) 456 0462. Email WingTaiChuan@aol.com.

Harrow WJJF ju-jitsu class: St Peter’s Church hall, York Avenue, Tuesdays. Childrens sessions 7.15pm to 8.15pm. Men and women 8.15pm to 9.15pm. Call (0191) 455 9291.

Hartleyburn Karate Club: meets at Hartleyburn Community Centre, Hebburn on Sundays from 4.30pm to 5.30pm and Mondays from 5pm to 6pm.

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