THE buildings may be shut. But Warrington's libraries and leisure centres are still very much open for business online.

LiveWire, which runs the services in the town, has come up with a way for users to stay active and healthy, while at home during the coronavirus shutdown.

The company has recorded and uploaded a number of workout videos that can be followed at home, and has livestreamed a number of classes – including ones from home.

A spokesperson for LiveWire said: “Our doors maybe shut, but our staff are still here, and ready to do our best to help you and your families keep fit and well – mentally and physically.

“Keeping our brains and bodies active in whatever ways we can has never been more important, as we try to adjust to our new normal.

“As such we are working very hard to bring you as much virtual options as possible – that you can access from the safety and comfort of your own homes.

“From workouts to mindfulness, E-Books to craft ideas, we have worked really hard over the past week putting together lots of exciting things for you to try virtually.

“We hope our customers find these things useful, and show how we are dedicated to doing all we can to help people stay well during the time our doors our closed. We are still very much here for Warrington.”

  •  LiveWire has some great options available:
  •  Les Mills On Demand

LiveWire has arranged with partner organisation Les Mills that members can have free access to some online virtual classes for the duration of the outbreak.

Visit watch.lesmillsondemand.com/at-home-workouts

  •  LiveWire Online Workouts

A variety of workouts from LiveWire’s Leisure and Lifestyles instructors have been uploaded – which can be found on the LiveWire You Tube channel. These include upper and lower body workouts, couples’ workouts and LifeStyles low impact options

  •  Les Mills Born To Move (4-16) online workouts

If you’re looking for ways to get active with your kids, then you won’t want to miss Les Mills on Demand’s Born to Move offering – aimed at 4-16-year-olds. This can now be accessed free via watch.lesmillsondemand.com/born-to-move-free

  •  LiveWire Live Streamed Classes

Since LiveWire’s sites closed on Friday, March 20, the company has livestreamed severalclasses, from both Orford Jubilee Hub and then from instructor’s home following the lockdown. LiveWire hopes to livestream more classes in the coming week.

  •  New Facebook Groups

LiveWire has launched two new members Facebook groups – one for Leisure, one for Libraries – to will make it easier for members to stay connected.

  •  Libraries Online Offer

LiveWire offers a free e-book and audio book offer to members, that can be accessed via livewirewarrington.co.uk/library/books-ebooks/ebooks. There are also sharing craft ideas and other book-based activities for families.