Beat the ‘January Blues’ with a Westside Fitness & Wellness Start to 2026 

As the festive season has come to an end and a brand-new year is here, January is the perfect time to reset, refocus and look after your wellbeing. Westside, Birmingham offers a variety of fitness, wellness and lifestyle opportunities to help you start 2026 feeling positive, motivated and energised. 

Whether you’re continuing a fitness routine or starting fresh, Westside is home to several excellent facilities designed to support both physical and mental wellbeing. 

From fully equipped gyms and swimming pools to group fitness classes and personal training, Westside offers something for all fitness levels. Regular exercise is proven to boost mood, improve sleep and increase energy — all essential for beating the January blues. 

Some of Westside’s state of the art gyms include: 

Looking after your mental wellbeing is just as important as staying active. As part of Westside’s ongoing wellbeing programme, ‘Be Kind to Your Mind on Westside’, members can continue to enjoy weekly virtual fitness and wellbeing classes online throughout 2026. 

These accessible sessions are designed to fit around busy schedules and may include: 

  • Yoga and stretching sessions 
  • Pilates and low-impact workouts 
  • High-intensity classes 
  • Guided relaxation and mindfulness sessions 

Led by Westside’s Wellness consultants Jamie and Harriette Cullen, these online classes allow Westside members to take time for themselves, stay connected and prioritise wellbeing — wherever they are. 

A healthy start to the year is also about balance. Westside offers a wide selection of cafés, bars and restaurants, making it easy to meet friends, unwind after a workout or enjoy a nourishing meal during the working day. From relaxed coffee spots to vibrant dining destinations, Westside provides plenty of choice for every taste and occasion. 

Whether it’s joining a gym, taking part in virtual wellbeing sessions, or simply making time to unwind, Westside has everything you need to support a positive start to the year. 

Westside members: If you’d like the link to join the weekly virtual fitness and wellbeing classes, please contact Luisa Huggins at luisa.huggins@westsidebid.co.uk  for details. 

Take the first step towards a healthier, happier 2026 today! 

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