Gym, classes and fitness
We're dedicated to helping our members stay fit and well in whatever way suits them.
Our gym is a place where you can spend as much or as little time as you wish and get a great workout, with a range of equipment versatile enough to accommodate everyone.
The gym is open 6.30am - 10.00pm Monday - Friday, and 7.30am - 7.00pm Saturdays and Sundays.
We offer a range of memberships which give you access to our fitness facilities.
Alternatively, we also welcome day visitors - simply create your free Places membership before visiting.
Please see our current pay as you go prices below:
- Adult gym (peak): £9.55
- Adult gym (off peak): £7.75
- LAC/Compass Cards: £6.25
- Junior gym (11-15 years old): £5.15
Take a virtual tour
Want to take a look at our gym and the rest of the centre before your visit? Our virtual tour allows you to explore everything we have to offer.
Forever Active
Our Forever Active days consist of low impact classes and activities for our older adults:
Keep Fit - a low impact dance-based exercise class
Steady and Strong - This class combines day to day functional movement, strength improvement activities and stretching.
Ballet Stretch - an introduction to ballet techniques and stretch the body mildly whilst building up stamina and enjoying classic music
Indoor Cycling - a moderate intensity indoor cycling class to help improve your cardiovascular fitness. Enjoy the ride whilst cycling to some great tunes!
We also offer Pilates, Yoga, Archery, Table Tennis, Pickleball and much more!
Forever Active memberships
Our Forever Active membership can be paid monthly by direct debit at £26 per month or annually in advance for £312. Membership covers entry to all Forever Active sessions (other centre activities will be charged at their normal rate). If you are interested in the new Forever Active membership please get in touch by calling us on 01403 211311.
Alternatively, our Forever Active sessions are available as one-off sessions at £4.60 each or for £6.90 you can attend as many activities as you like on that day
Monday
Thursday
9.00am – 4.00pm Gym Session
9.30am – 10.00am Circuits
9.00am – 12.30pm Table Tennis
9.30am – 11.30am Advanced Tennis
9.30am – 12.15pm Short Mat Bowls
10.00am – 12.00pm Intermediate Tennis
10.30am – 12.30pm Archery (Term Time only)
10.45am – 11.30am Group Cycling
10.30am – 11.30am Keep Fit
12.00pm – 1.00pm Pilates
12.30pm – 3.00pm Pickleball
1.15pm – 2.00pm Aerobics
1.30pm – 4.00pm Badminton
2.30pm – 3.30pm Yoga
Simply book your place through our timetable.
Group workout classes
We host a range of classes, across all intensities so whatever you’re in the mood for, come along and dance, lift, run & relax with us.
Classes at The Bridge Leisure Centre
We operate a range of fitness classes at our centre, both in and out of the pool. Take a look at some of the types of activities we've got for you:
Group cycling
Our exciting, instructor led indoor cycling classes are perfect for beginners to serious cyclists. A fantastic calories burner.
Studio classes
Offering a range of intensities from gentle and relaxing to a more intensive workout, you’ll be able to find a class that suits you.
Les Mills classes
Les Mills classes are enjoyed all over the world and include Body Pump, Body Combat and Body Balance
Forever Active
Suitable for older adults, pre and post natal and those new to exercise. Forever Active is a low impact keep fit class with an extended warm up to maintain and improve co-ordination, flexibility, strength and fitness.
Take a look at our class timetable to find the one for you. Prices are available to view on our timetable.
Gym support
To familiarise you with the gym and to get to know your goals we'd like to offer you a short group introduction to the gym. This can be booked with a member of the team when you join or at a later date via our website.
One-to-one support sessions can be booked with a member of the gym team. The sessions last 45 minutes and are chargeable.
You are also welcome to book one free 15 minute programme review a month, just speak to a member of our team.
Our gyms are not always manned, but rest assured support is never far away. Our equipment is labelled with QR codes, which when scanned, provide you a video tutorial. Also look out for our latest workout boards in the gym, with a scannable code showcasing the latest workout to try.
The place for all your digital fitness tracking and programming support is our Places Tracker app. Click the link below to find out more.
Gym etiquette
We want everyone's time in our gym to be as comfortable as possible, so we ask all visitors to remember the below when using the facilities.
- Please help us keep the gym clean by wiping down equipment after use
- Wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the activity you're doing
- Lifting barefoot or in socks is permitted on lifting platforms only
- Make use of our lockers for bags
- Our gym's aren't always manned, so if you require assistance or support when there are no team members on the gym floor, please visit our friendly reception team
- In case of emergency, push the assistance alarm
- During busy times, please be mindful of the length of time you spend on each piece of equipment to allow other gym users to complete their workout
Junior Gym etiquette
- A gym induction must be completed before using the gym
- 1 adult (18 years+) can attend with up to four Junior members and is responsible for the Junior member's conduct
- You must follow all exercise programme advice given by our Fitness team
By following the guidance above, we hope all visitors can enjoy their visits to the gym.
Personal training
Are you doing the same workout each time you come to gym? Are you lacking motivation? Are you not achieving your goals?
If you relate to any of the above, personal training is for you! The clue is the title – Personal training is all about you! With a range of packages & prices available, what are you waiting for?
Ask a member of the team at The Bridge Leisure Centre for more details or call us on 01403 211311.
Meet your PTs
We've got a great team of personal trainers at The Bridge Leisure Centre.
Amanda Overton
I have been working in the fitness industry for over 20 years, working in many gyms including overseas in Muscat. I am a qualified personal trainer, exercise to music instructor, cardio weighted classes (Cardio-Sculpt) and Pilates instructor.
I have always been into sports and fitness she was a junior county tennis player and LTA registered tennis coach. I have worked for cricket clubs which include Sussex CCC, Western Province Cricket Union, Cape Town and The Oval. As well as Cricket I worked for Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club.
Take that chance, today, this week - make this year about YOU'. With over 20 Years in the health, fitness and leisure industry. Free weights to private Pilates, we can work together to achieve your goals. Take the next step and book a free consultation today with me.
Gemma
As a Great Britain Athlete & World Champion Kickboxer, I use my passion and motivation to deliver varied and progressive training plans to clients with goals ranging from weight loss to performance enhancement. My mission is to empower my clients to feel and look their best.
Fitness has always been part of my life from being an athlete to working successfully in the gym as a personal trainer for 10 plus years. I have learned many things during my own fitness journey, but perhaps the most important is just how crucial it is to receive consistent, high-quality support and motivation. I understand how people at all levels of fitness can lose heart, become demotivated, and find their progress plateau. I am here to provide friendly yet highly effective coaching to help you to achieve your personal fitness goals and I will be with you every step of the way.
Reece Myles-Meekums
I am a semi professional footballer using my background in professional sports to help you reach your fitness goals. Whether you are a beginner in the gym looking to kickstart your fitness journey or just need some motivation in the gym, I am here to help. Specialising in weight loss/gain, sports specific training or circuit, functional or strength training, start your fitness journey today, if not now...when?
Sean Overton
I am a qualified level 3 personal trainer and level 2 fitness instructor, as well as a qualified spin instructor.
I specialize in muscle building, toning and also helping clients increase their fitness through various methods.
I also have a background in competing in team and individual sports, as well as coaching which will help me motivate you to be the best you can be, both in and out of the gym in order to help you achieve you're fitness goals.
Arthur Bill
I have worked in the Fitness industry for over 10 years, acquiring a broad set of skills, ranging from mass gain training to creating weight loss plans. I have also competed in body transformation competitions, and understand how to take weight training and weight lifting to a higher level.
I previously served in The British Army which taught me discipline and dedication, but also the ability to stay calm in adverse situations, and my experience at GNC gave me a professional interest in sports nutrition, enabling me to understand how I can enhance people’s fitness through nutrition.
I understand the difficulties people face when changing their lifestyles in order to achieve their goals, whether it is overcoming challenges such as training around injuries or finding new ways of training to get the upmost benefit. I have experience training anxious clients, and clients with a range of mental health conditions, and although I will ensure you are challenged and motivated in your training sessions, I will do my best to make you feel at ease without any judgement.
My focus is on you, helping you to achieve the transformation you desire.
Are you a personal trainer looking for a space to rent? We invite self-employed trainers to contact us to arrange a visit, just drop us an email.
Cycle Revolution
All group cycling classes are not created equal, so why just turn up and hope that the class fits your style, whether that's a full-on power-driven sweat-fest, a good session to great music, or a social family ride?
We've arranged our group cycling classes so you can find the one that suits you.
Group cycling at The Bridge Leisure Centre
Cycle Beats
Get ready to party! Bop and bounce your way through this mixed intensity class with an epic play list and rock-star instructor!
Suits: People who love RPM, Zumba, Clubbercise, Body Combat
Cycle Power
Love data? What to know what you're really achieving in your cycling sessions? This instructor-led workout will really push you to the limits & get results!
Suits: People who love Metafit, HIIT training, boot camp, Body Pump, Outdoor cycling
Get the most out of ALL your cycling classes:
- Wear suitable clothing and footwear
- Bring a towel and water bottle – you’re going to need them!
- Don’t get charged for a no-show! Check-in (and give your receipt to the instructor if required)
- Arrive at least 5 minutes early so you can set up the bike and warm-up properly – we don’t want you to miss out
- Speak to your instructor if you’re new to the class, or have any injuries
- Feel unwell? Stop and tell your instructor
- Download Stages Flight app to sync with the consoles, then link with our Places Tracker app to track all the Moves you make - in the class, in the gym and out of the centre
Junior fitness
We believe a physically active child is much more likely to become a physically active adult. We run supervised sessions for children aged 11-15 years to attend.
Junior fitness
We believe a physically active child is much more likely to become a physically active adult. We run the following supervised sessions for children aged 11-15 years to attend:
Session times and prices:
- Monday to Friday: 3.45pm - 4.30pm & 4.30pm - 5.15pm
- Saturday and Sunday 10.30am - 11.00am & 11.00am - 11.45am
All junior gym users must complete a group introduction before using the gym independently. These sessions last 30 minutes and can be booked with a member of our team when joining.
Once a junior member has completed their introduction and received programme advice they can attend outside the above supervised sessions with a parent/guardian or appropriate adult (18+) on a ratio of a maximum four juniors per adult.
Workout Classes
Body Combat:
- Tuesdays 9.15am - 10.15am
Yoga:
- Tuesdays 7.00pm - 8.00pm
- Sundays 10.00am - 10.45am
Cycling:
- Mondays 5.15pm - 5.45pm
Clubbercise:
- 7.30pm - 8.15pm
Body Balance:
- 11.15am - 12.00pm