Our Health & Wellbeing team works closely with West Space.
West Space is your online space for mental health and wellbeing information in West Lothian.
They aim to:
West Space is managed by Health in Mind, a Scottish mental health and wellbeing charity, that supports people and communities across West Lothian.
Connect with the people in your community; friends and other social connections can help us feel more secure and give us a greater sense of mental wellbeing and purpose.
Taking notice of our thoughts, emotions and surroundings is a great way to stay present and pay attention to our needs. Nature and greenspace can help us boost our mental health and wellbeing.
Giving to others can be a positive thing. Studies have shown it can improve our wellbeing. Acts of kindness and giving our time helps develop relationships and feel happier as well as satisfied in life.
Learning new things is a good way to meet people and boost our self confidence. Explore the arts, get creative, find out about local history, learn new skills or a hobby, there are many ways to keep learning.
Exercise helps prevent stress, anxiety and depression; improving your ability to cope if they develop. Walking, cycling, sport all have health benefits and are a way of enjoying the outdoors if the gym's not for you.
Cost-of-living crises push money worries to the front of our mind. Use this page to find resources, local support & organisations offering help to ease any worry.
Our venues offer more than just a place to exercise; we aim to provide an environment that nurtures positive mental wellbeing. Xcite venues provide opportunities for social interaction, stress relief and personal growth. Engaging in regular physical activity can boost mood, reduce anxiety and improve overall mental health which, in turn, creates a supportive space for you to improve both your physical and mental health.
Specifically targeting wellbeing, we offer a diverse range of classes and programmes that promote stress relief, boost mood, and encourages a sense of community. Join us to experience the positive impact these programs can have on your mental health and overall quality of life.
We offer activities to help various age groups increase their activity and improve their mental wellbeing. The list below gives the activity name - click to expand for more information and a link to it's page on our website.
For kids aged 8-11 and their grown-ups, our Family Fitness Factory offers a fast-paced 45 min HIIT-style class that teams children up with their grown-up to exercise together and encourage them to do their best.
With workouts changing weekly, this is a great way to promote the good habit of regular exercise and the positive mental benefits of both the physical exertion and teamwork.
Click link below for more information and class timetables.
Our Xcite Academy coaching programme delivers group classes for several sports:
Starting from birth (Swimming), 18m (Gymnastics & Football) and 5 years old (Golf & Badminton), our coaches are trained to make your child's journey through their chosen activity a fun one. With exercise being a major factor in improving mental wellbeing, we understand that enforcing the idea of regular exercise being a good thing for children as well as adults and our coaching sessions aim to make exercise fun and allow children to thrive and make new friends whilst learning a new skill.
Click link below for more information.
Aimed at young people aged 12-15 years, this activity is an introduction to the gym and it's equipment.
Following an induction appointment, you can come into the gym at your leisure and use the equipment* to boost your mood with exercise. Start your fitness journey for life as you mean to go on!
Click the link below for more information on this activity.
*Free weights are not available for under 16s and some areas of the gym will be over 16s only.
Our venues offer outdoor spaces for exercise and maintaining fitness levels - when the weather allows! Click the links to find out more.
Many local clubs use Xcite facilities for their regular training venues.
From football to karate, judo to netball, line dancing to roller discos.
Ask a member of your local venue's reception team if there are local clubs using their facilities - they might even be able to put you in touch with any that you think you would like to find out more about!
NEW for 2025 - Xcite Women's Health Menopause & Perimenopause course.
Following the popular demand of previous sessions, we are delighted to announce a NEW half-day menopause & perimenopause course at Xcite Linlithgow.
You'll be introduced to the gym environment, where you'll explore the many benefits of exercise during this stage of life. The course also includes classroom-based activities, offering expert insights into common medical concerns and the essential role physical activity plays in managing symptoms and supporting hormone health.
Click here for more details - Menopause Half Day Course
The Xcite Ageing Well project is part-funded by NHS, West Lothian Leisure and West Lothian Council. The project is a Lothian wide initiative and is part of the UK Ageing Well network. It aims to increase the expectation of good health in later life with activities that improve physical health, mental health and wellbeing. The emphasis is on meeting new people and making physical activity accessible and enjoyable.
Find out more about the activities the programme offers on our Ageing Well webpage.
More typically associated with 'wellbeing' we offer a range of classes that focus specifically on movement and techniques that you can take with you and apply to everyday to improve your overall wellbeing.
Here's a list with some links and information. If you still require further information, please contact our Health & Wellbeing team, who will be pleased to help. You can email them: healthandwellbeing@westlothianleisure.com
Widely known, Yoga is an ancient discipline concerned with developing a holistic, healthy and harmonious lifestyle. The practice can calm your overall senses towards life and the events of your day.
Xcite offers many different types of Yoga classes - different from the length of the class to the intensity of the movement.
Please see our Mindfullness classes menu for more information
As part of a range of Mindfulness-based fitness classes, we have this class available as instructor-led, virtual or online. It is a yoga-based workout with elements of Tai Chi and Pilates set to music.
Click below for more information.
Wiseones is a class focused on Yoga principles to improve strength, balance, cognition and a sense of wellbeing.
Part of our Ageing Well programme, you can find out more about this class here:
Another class that forms part of our Ageing Well programme for people over 50, Tai Chi is shown to have a positive effect on muscle strength, flexibility, and balance. Easy to follow, making it excellent for beginners and people who have limited time or ability!
Click below for more information
The latest addition to our Ageing Well programme, seated yoga is a gentle form of yoga that can be done while sitting. Some poses can also be done standing using a chair for support.
By participating in such a class you can take advantage of the many benefits yoga provides, such as increased circulation; feelings of well-being; and decreases in blood pressure, anxiety, inflammation, and chronic pain.
Please keep an eye out on our Ageing Well page!
Whilst physical movement and exercise is good for wellbeing, so is having somewhere to meet friends, have a coffee and a chat.
3 of our sites have cafes where you can sit, relax and even read a book if the fancy takes you - we have bookcases set up in all 3 cafes where you can choose a book to read in the cafe, take away and return at a later date or swap it for a book you've finished.
Xcite Bathgate & Linlithgow have our established cafes - Linlithgow has a pizza menu that is very popular!
Nourish is our latest cafe addition; located in Xcite Craigswood it boasts a smoothie menu, plus locally sourced coffee, cakes and other snacks. In the nicer weather, we even have outdoor seating!
The focus is truly on community - providing a space where people can meet and relax, spend time feeding the soul as well as the body.
