Move More

At Move More, we know that when you’re living with and beyond cancer even a small amount of gentle exercise can help reduce your fatigue and leave you feeling better. That’s why Macmillan Cancer Support has developed a range of activities in your area.

Macmillan in Lanarkshire currently have a wide variety of sessions up and running at partner organisation North Lanarkshire Council venues.

Easy Movers (based on Chi Gung)

*please note – due to Covid-19, all in-person Easy Mover Classes are suspended but is being reviewed.*

Our Gentle Movement classes are extending to include people with all long term conditions. The new classes will be called Easy Movers. Easy Movers is based on Chi Gung, an ancient Chinese practice aligning breathing, physical activity, mental and spiritual awareness. The classes are available to those affected by cancer and also any other long term condition.

If you are interested in getting involved with Easy Movers session or volunteering, contact us by phone on 01236 341968 or by email on movemore@nlleisure.com to find out how.

Circuit Classes

*please note – due to Covid-19, Circuit Classes have resumed with limited numbers.*

Circuit classes are led by specially trained cancer rehabilitation and exercise instructors. They use a variety of simple cardiovascular and strength exercises which are adaptable to provide an individualised physical activity programme.

Sir Matt Busby Sports Complex Mondays, 1.50pm – 2.50pm

Time Capsule Mondays, 4pm – 5pm

Motherwell Aquatec Tuesdays, 2pm – 3.30pm

Wishaw Sports Centre Wednesdays, 2pm – 3pm

Tryst Sports Centre Wednesdays, 2.40pm – 3.40pm

Airdrie Leisure Centre Thursdays, 10am – 11.30am

If you are interested in getting involved with a Circuit Class session, contact us by phone on 01236 341968 or by email on movemore@nlleisure.com to find out how.

Macmillan Friendly Walk

Macmillan cancer-friendly walks are short, sociable walks that provide a supportive, friendly environment encouraging anyone affected by cancer to become more active.

Pivot Centre, Moodiesburn Mondays, 9.15am

View Café – Viewpark Parish Church Mondays, 1pm

Orbiston Neighbourhood Centre Tuesdays, 1pm

Newarthill Community Centre Tuesdays, 6.30pm

Tryst Sport Centre Wednesdays, 10am

Motherwell Library Wednesdays, 10.30am

Maggie’s Lanarkshire, Monklands Hospital 2nd Wednesday of the month, 11am

Bellshill Cultural Centre Fridays, 10am

Muirfield Community Centre Fridays, 10.30am

Glenboig Community Centre Fridays, 1.30pm

If you are interested in getting involved with a Macmillan Friendly Walk, contact us by phone on 01236 341968 or by email on movemore@nlleisure.com to find out how.

Macmillan Friendly Gardening

Macmillan Community Gardening groups are a fun way of becoming more active. They provide a supportive, friendly environment with various gardening tasks available for novice or experienced gardeners.

Summerlee Museum Wednesdays, 10.30am – 12pm

If you are interested in getting involved with Macmillan Friendly Gardening, contact us by phone on 01236 341968 or by email on movemore@nlleisure.com to find out how.

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