Stair Climbing & Calories Burned So, how many calories will you burn climbing stairs? That depends on your intensity. Climbing at a fast pace burns about the same calories as moderate jogging or cycling. Running up stairs — often called a stadium workout — burns as many calories as elite bicycle racing, cross-country ski racing or running 5.5 minute miles. But even walking up stairs for just two minutes per day will burn about one pound per year — that’s the same amount that most adults gain each year! How high can you go?

Witton Park Arena - The only gym in the borough with spectacular views! Let us know why you love WPA! ❤

Did you know you can use the track at Witton as part of your membership? The track is slightly spongy which dampens impact on your joints which is great for both long distance running and sprints! Give the reception team a call for availability on 01254 666966.

Couch to 5K Challenge - a nine-week programme for beginners: Think you can't run? Surprise yourself - just because you don't doesn't mean you can't. The Couch to 5k smartphone app is back! - http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/get-inspired/43501261

Our led walks are perfect for anyone just starting on their physical activity journey. Being active outdoors offers one of the most reliable boosts to your mental and physical wellbeing. Our health walks last 30 minutes and start from various venues throughout our communities. We also have a variety of walks led by volunteers which last a little longer and cover a greater distance. For more information, click the link below or contact the Wellbeing Service on 01254 682037 / wellbeing@blackburn.gov.uk

WE MADE IT! We're now 12 weeks into 2018! You should be really feeling the changes in your body and seeing improvement. Is everyone else noticing the changes in your body? How are your resolutions going? Let us know how our centre has helped you on the way to your goals!

🐣 🐣 EASTER OPENING TIMES 🐣 🐣 Blackburn Sports and Leisure Centre: - Friday 30th March, Good Friday - CLOSED 🚫 - Saturday 31st March - NORMAL TIMES ✅ - Sunday 1st April, Easter Sunday - CLOSED 🚫 - Monday 2nd April, Bank Holiday - CLOSED 🚫 Darwen Leisure Centre: - Friday 30th March, Good Friday - CLOSED 🚫 - Saturday 31st March - NORMAL TIMES ✅ - Sunday 1st April, Easter Sunday - CLOSED 🚫 - Monday 2nd April, Bank Holiday - CLOSED 🚫 Witton Park Arena: - Friday 30th March, Good Friday - CLOSED 🚫 - Saturday 31st March - NORMAL TIMES ✅ - Sunday 1st April, Easter Sunday - NORMAL TIMES ✅ - Monday 2nd April, Bank Holiday - CLOSED 🚫

Don't get caught napping! Energise your day and get down to the gym or take on one of our early morning classes! What's your favourite early morning class? Check out the timetable online here → http://bit.ly/2D0lS9U

If your genetics didn’t bestow upon you the world's fastest resting metabolic rate, you're going to need to put your wheels in motion and start paying attention to the details in order to give your metabolism a boost. The good news is that a handful of things you can do to get your metabolism moving in the right direction aren’t all that difficult to implement into your daily routine. • Get more sleep - Researchers say, people who stay up later were found to eat more carbs, a smaller breakfast, and a larger dinner. • Eat breakfast - Eating breakfast wakes up your metabolism after fasting for seven or eight hours during sleep. • Stay hydrated - Dehydration can trick you into feeling hungry, diminish athletic and mental performance, and impede metabolism.

💪 💪 PLANK CHALLENGE IS BACK 💪 💪 Start practising now and get ready for the return of The Plank Challenge this April! Everyone can win a prize 🎁 🎁

Did you know, not drinking enough water can majorly affect your performance? You should start any exercise session well hydrated. This means drinking water regularly throughout the day. If you workout in the morning, have a drink of water as soon as you wake up and drink as much as you can throughout your session.

🐣 🐣 THIS EASTER 🐣 Blackburn Rovers Community Trust are holding multi sports camp at Darwen Leisure Centre for boys and girls aged 7 - 11. ⚽ ⚽ ⚽ The four day camp will run from 3rd – 6th April, 2018, 9.00am - 3.00pm. It is £12 per day, per child or £40 for the full four days. TO BOOK: please contact Blackburn Rovers Community Trust on 01254 508 256 or via http://www.brfctrust.co.uk/Community/book-here/school-holiday-camps#goalkeeper-and-striker-camp Places are limited, book now to avoid disappointment! ⚽ ⚽ ⚽

#santa #handwarmers inside my #mittens #bbbrrrrr #chilly #winter #cold

10k run completed🏃🏼

You see this awesome lot? They are most of #Group6 who just SMASHED their C25K 9-week plan. We've got the Celebration Run on Saturday when they will officially run 5k - all achieved by motivation, determination and teamwork. Group 6... It's been a pleasure!! #grouprunblackburn #fitfam #runningfamily #smallbutmighty #smallchanges #fitness #exercise #motivation #confidence #teamwork #SMASHEDIT

Not every NFA finalist can boast having its own on site running track! Great to visit Witton Park Arena today and find out more about the club's rehabilitation work. #gyms #fitness #workout #rehabilitation #running #nationalfitnessawards #finalists

Bouncy castle as a station in circuit for a birthday tonight, exercise that's fun is the way forward.

What a great #wednesdaysocialrun... a big uphill, Lesley joining us as part of her virtual #marathon401 and some lovely new, old and regular faces. #socialrun #grouprunblackburn #runlikeyoustolesomething #smallbutmighty #smallbutperfectlyformed #fitfam #fitness #motivation #exercise

The #wednesdaysocialrun where Claire definitely didn't join us *innocent face* We also discussed buying a disused ice cream van to have as a mobile water station, the fact that we don't run UP Wainaright Bridge enough and our favourite and most hated 10k races. And then home in time for Great British Bake Off. Job done! #socialrun #grouprunblackburn #runlikeyoustolesomething #GroupRunWaterStation #fitness #motivation #exercise #fitfam #c25k #smallbutmighty #GBBO

New PB at Witton #parkrun on the #Beast

Thank you @sophiehitchon for spending time with the young Blackburn harriers tonight. Danielle and Jack loved seeing you and your Bronze medal. #inspiration

Just run 22.5 mile with this guy and we didn't look this fresh 3.5 hours later. @jons_running_life #runningbuddy #brr #marathontraining

A tough, slightly damp but thoroughly enjoyable interval training session. HUGE thanks to the lovely Rachael for pushing us through and we covered just over 5k too!! #grouprunblackburn #runlikeyoustolesomething #intervaltraining #thisgirlcan #runlikeagirl #fitness #motivation #exercise