Gym, classes and fitness
We're dedicated to helping our members stay active in whatever way suits them. That's why we've developed a comprehensive plan to ensure we can provide you with the support you need.
We offer a range of memberships to suit you, depending on your needs, from Swim Only deals to our all-encompassing Premium Plus membership.
Alternatively, we also welcome day visitors - find out how to create your free Places membership and claim your day pass.
Pay as you go
We also welcome day visitors to our gym and fitness facilities, with day passes available. To purchase your day pass, you will first need to create a free Places membership. You can then book onto the sessions as you wish.
Current prices
- Adults: £9.60
- Concessions: £4.30
- Students: £6.50
- Juniors: £6.90
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.
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.
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 Andover 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
Ride like the wind with our group cycling classes. You’ll feel like you’ve had a workout with one of these sessions. We offer both instructor lead and state of the art virtual LES MILLS RPM and LES MILLS THE TRIP cycle classes.
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.
Aqua classes
Classes range from gentle to high impact so you can work hard and enjoy the support of the pool improving strength and fitness. Our classes include Aqua Fit, Aqua Natal and Aqua Zumba.
Les Mills classes
Les Mills classes are enjoyed all over the world and include Body Pump, Body Combat, Body Balance, Body Attack and Sh’bam.
Low impact classes
Our low intensity classes are just as important as our high energy offering... a wide range of classes including, Steady and Strong, Chair-based Yoga, Forever Active and Healthy Backs.
Take a look at our class timetable to find the one for you. Prices are available to view on our timetable.
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 Andover Leisure Centre for more details or call us on 01264 347100.
Meet your PTs
We've got a great team of personal trainers at Andover Leisure Centre. Meet the team...
Jo Haywood Mann
I am dedicated to helping you feel confident and empowered in the gym, teaching you how to reach your fitness and body goals.
Leon Wilson
I will help you lose body fat and build lean muscle, improve cardiovascular fitness, increase strength, reduce stress, look and feel better.
Edi Brook
I am passionate for health and wellness. I look forward to helping you achieve your fitness goals and be healthier. I will help you improve your confidence and feel better.
Harvey North
With my degree in sports science, I specialise in strength and conditioning, functional training and building muscle. With correct nutrition and efficient training, we will achieve your goal.
Chris Mckeegan
I specialise in helping people get stronger and become more confident in the gym by using strength and conditioning methods and applying correct technique. You will achieve your goal.
3rd place finish in the 202 120kg M1 division at the British powerlifting championships 2022.
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.
Exercise referral scheme
If you have suffered an illness or recently had an operation our GP referral sessions will help you get back into fitness. You’ll need a ‘prescription to exercise’ from your doctor to get started and our instructors will support you through your sessions.
Exercise referral scheme
The aim of the programme is to improve participants’ health and wellbeing by encouraging them to move more, within a safe and comfortable environment. It targets people who suffer from, or are at risk of, developing chronic medical conditions and provides support to people whose health could benefit from a more active lifestyle.
What can I expect from the scheme?
A 3 month support plan designed to suit your ability, needs and goals, with continued help and support throughout. Our support scheme incorporates unlimited use of the gym, swimming sessions, low level group exercise classes including aqua fit. A qualified health and wellbeing consultant will be allocated to help you. Together, you will develop a personalised plan and regularly review your progress in order to:
- Help you achieve your best results
- Provide safe and effective ways to move
more & be active - Empower you to make positive changes
to your lifestyle - Advise, motivate and support you along
your journey with us
What support will we provide?
- Initial meeting to agree the best way
forward for you - Full induction, so you are happy and
understand your next steps - 6 and 12 week catch ups to see how you
are getting on
Your plan will be developed based on the
information provided by yourself or a
healthcare professional. It will take into
consideration the following factors:
- Your current health
- Medical conditions
- What you enjoy and are comfortable
in doing - What activities you would like to try
Your current lifestyle
Group health and wellbeing classes
Our range of exercise classes can be integrated into your health and wellbeing plan. These include:
Steady and strong
Improve strength and balance, helping you to live independently
for longer and avoid falls. Movements are done both seated and standing, with chair support for those who require it.
Forever active
Low impact group class to maintain and improve co-ordination,
flexibility and strength.
Aqua fit
A total body workout that uses the water to support you and as resistance.
Cardiac rehab
These classes are for people recovering from heart attacks,
heart surgery and cardiac interventions.
ESCAPE-pain courses
A course designed to help people suffering from back, hip or
knee pain. Learn how to manage and your pain.
Breath with ease (COPD)
Breathe with ease is a friendly group exercise class
enabling individuals with lung conditions to help manage breathlessness in a safe and social environment.
Healthy backs class
Specifically designed to help lower back issues.
Chair based exercise class
Very low intensity for people wanting to improve strength and posture.
What does the scheme cost?
The Healthy Communities Programme comes at a discounted rate and offers great value for money. Please speak to a member of our team regarding the cost and further information.
How do I start?
Ask your healthcare professional or your charitable support service to complete the healthy communities exercise referral form and bring in to the centre. Our team will then contact you to start your journey to better health and wellbeing.
If you are unsure how to access this service, please give us a call or email us using the address at the bottom of this leaflet and we will help you.
For further support or to register your interest, contact a member of the team via 01264 347100 or email us below.
Bring a buddy scheme
If you want to bring a family member or friend to help support you through your journey then please speak to a member
of the team about our buddy scheme.
What are your responsibilities?
- Follow your plan as advised by our support team
- Advise a member of our team if your medication or circumstances change or if you have any questions or concerns
- Complete your 3 month plan the best you can
Good luck and we hope you enjoy your journey with us. Don’t forget, some movement is good, but more is better!
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 learn about the world of fitness!
Junior fitness
We encourage children to enjoy an active lifestyle and believe a physically active child is much more likely to become a physically active adult.
Our junior fitness is included within the 4 free juniors Premium membership offering. Teens from the age of 11 years can use the gym*
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.
Prior to attending the gym, a HCS form must also be completed with the authorisation of the juniors’ parent or carer.
Each junior is issued a programme card by the PT during the gym introduction to encourage and enforce safe practise within the gym.
All junior fitness sessions are supervised by a Level 3 Personal Trainer. Please see below the timetable:
- Monday - Friday 3.30pm - 4.30pm and 4.30pm - 5.30pm
- Saturday & Sunday 10.00am - 11.00am
Please note an additional session Monday - Friday during the school holidays runs 10.00am - 11.00am.
Please book these sessions in advance online, through the Places Locker app or at reception. There are 16 spaces available per session.
For more information, please call a member of the team on 01264 347100.
*Please note that outside of the supervised teen fitness sessions, juniors aged 11-15 must be accompanied by an adult or guardian aged over 18. The supervision ratio must be 1 adult/guardian to 4 juniors.