Fourteen over-50s got up, got out and got active as they took the initiative to dive into Swim Torquay to take part in a fitness first on Wednesday at midday.
Swim Torquay fundraiser Peter Tysoe said: “We had 14 over-50s, mostly new users, most had never been to pool before.”
They had come to take part in the launch of the very first Fit as a Fish initiative in the country.
Peter said: “They had a great time doing water dancing and exercises to music, under the lively instructions of Paul Harrison.
“Representatives from Age Concern, Help the Aged and Brixham Pool were also in attendance to see this launch.
“It was a nice lift for Swim Torquay.
“It was a great success and good to see users and staff enjoying themselves.
“Pool manager, Derek Wyatt, is to be congratulated for the organisation of the scheme.”
Fit as a Fish is part of the National Lottery-funded Fit as a Fiddle initiative encouraging over-50s to ‘get up, get out, get active’ with the emphasis on exercise, healthy living and social inclusion.
Throughout the country coordinators have been busy rolling out various exercise programmes such as yoga, walking and fitness for over-70s.
Here the twice-weekly Fit as a Fish initiative for over-50s at Plainmoor is a partnership with Swim Torquay, Torbay Council, Age Concern Devon and Age Concern Torbay, and has attracted funding from the Devon Community Foundation and Sport Relief.
The project at Swim Torquay is set to continue to deliver a programme of activities with Fit as a Fish sessions, including access to stroke technique, on Wednesdays from noon to 1pm, and lane swimming and stroke technique on Fridays from 3.30pm to 4.30pm.
Sessions are pounds1.50 to include refreshments in the social room afterwards. The only requirement is that you are more than 50 years old.
For further information contact the pool on 01803 323400 or visit the website www.swimtorquay.com
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