Over 55s offered free opportunity to get active

People aged 55 and over in Scotland will get the opportunity to try out local gym facilities for free on Tuesday, 10 July, thanks to Age Scotland's new Gym Open Day 2012.
Anyone over 55 will be able to take a step towards boosting their fitness by trying out facilities for free at Bannatynes, David Lloyd Leisure Ltd, LA fitness and Nuffield Health Fitness and Wellbeing Centres.
There will be opportunities to take part in exercise classes, take a dip in the pool, try out the treadmill or simply pick up some information guides packed with health and wellbeing advice.
Keeping active throughout your life can positively influence health, as being fit and healthy can lower the risk of getting serious conditions, such as strokes, heart disease and certain cancers. Not only does exercise add years onto our lives* but it can make you happier and help to maintain independence.
Lindsay Scott, Communications and Campaigns Manager at Age Scotland, said: "Exercise should play a part in our lives whatever our age and gyms have something to offer everyone. If you are over 55 then this is a great opportunity to pop along to your local branch of Bannatynes, David Lloyd Leisure Ltd, LA fitness or your Nuffield Health Fitness and Wellbeing Centre on 10 July to rediscover how exercise can suit your lifestyle and find out just how rewarding keeping fit can be. 
22 gyms across Scotland will be opening their doors for Age Scotland's Gym Open Day on Tuesday 10 July. Fitness chains taking part include Bannatynes, David Lloyd Leisure Ltd, LA fitness and Nuffield Health Fitness and Wellbeing Centres.
People who are unable to come along on the day and want to find out more about the range of health and wellbeing activities in their area should contact Age Scotland for more information.Find your nearest participating gym in this list 

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