Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI)

The Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI) is a programme to support the fitness industry to become more inclusive.

This means it can meet the needs of disabled and non-disabled people and help them to do more physical activity.

What should I expect an IFI centre to be like?

Accessible facilities - this means you can access to the facility and the services available
A positive staff attitude
Inclusive fitness equipment so you can get a full body workout

Why use an IFI site?

Because exercise

can be fun!
reduces the risk of some cancers, cardiovascular disease, type II diabetes and obesity
means you are less likely to be depressed and anxious
helps to improve your mood and self-esteem
reduces the risk of falls and accidents amongst older people or people with limited mobility

Where can a find an IFI site?

There are several Inclusive Fitness sites in Sheffield:

Club Hallam City Campus

Sheffield Hallam University, Norfolk Building, Howard Street, S1 1WB
Telephone: 0114 225 2150
Website: www.shu.ac.uk/sporthallam/inclusive.html

Hillsborough Leisure Centre

Pennistone Road, Hillsborough, Sheffield , S6 2AN
Telephone: 0114 231 2233
E-mail: margaret.barker@hillsborough.co.uk
Hillsborough Leisure Centre - full details

Concord Sports Centre

Shiregreen Lane, Sheffield, S5 6AE

Telephone: 0114 257 0053
Website: www.concordsportscentre.co.uk/

Handsworth Grange Community & School Sports Hall

Handsworth Grange Road, Sheffield, S13 9HJ
Fax : 0114 269 2832
Telephone: 0114 269 4801

Valley Health and Fitness Centre also offers inclusive fitness opportunities. To find out more, download the flyer at the bottom of the page.

Don Valley Stadium

Worksop Road, Sheffield, S9 3TL

Telephone: 0114 2233600

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