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 - create your free Places membership and claim your day pass.
Our current gym opening times are as follows:
Monday to Friday: 6:30am – 10:00pm
Saturday and Sunday: 7:00am – 5:00pm
Pay as you go sessions cost £8.40 for adults, £4.75 for concessions and £4.00 for juniors (11-15 years old).
Gym support
Members can benefit from our one-to-one Activate and Focus sessions to get you familiar with the gym, get to know your goals and build a personalised programme using state-of-the-art EGYM technology, all included within your membership.
Sound exciting? Visit the webpage below for everything you need to know.
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 with a video tutorial.
For all your digital fitness tracking and programming support, visit the 'digital fitness' section of our Places Leisure app.
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. Read our full footwear policy here.
- 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.
*One-to-one support sessions are free of charge to Premium Plus memberships, Premium memberships and Gym Only memberships. For Places Members, One-to-one Introductions are included in the casual entrance fee rate.
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 Gosport 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:
BodyAttack TM
This high-energy interval training class combines athletic aerobic movements with strength and stabilisation exercises. Dynamic instructors and powerful music motivate everyone towards their fitness goals.
BodyCombat TM
This fiercely energetic program is inspired by martial arts and draws from a wide array of disciplines such as Karate, Boxing, Taekwondo, Tai Chi and Muay Thai. Strike, punch, kick and kata your way through calories to superior cardio fitness. This class is not suitable during any stage of pregnancy.
BodyPump TM
The original barbell class that strengthens your entire body. This workout challenges all your major muscle groups by using exercises like squats, presses, lifts and curls. Great music, awesome instructors and results you came for- fast!
BodyBalance TM
This workout mixes Yoga, Tai Chi & Pilates. It helps build flexibility, strength & leaves you feeling centered and calm.
RPM Virtual
The indoor cycling class is set to the rhythm of motivating music. It burns a lot of calories; gets you fit and leaves you feeling euphoric.
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.
Pool classes
Classes range from gentle to high impact so you can work hard and enjoy the support of the pool improving strength and fitness.
Pre and Post natal
We offer a Pre & post natal yoga course to support mums to maintain their fitness before and after having a baby.
Take a look at our class timetable to find the one for you. Prices are available to view on our timetable.
Exercise Referral
Exercise Referral is a formalised method of enabling those with certain medical conditions, and health risks, to access exercise in a safe and effective manner. Having been referred by a registered health professional you have the reassurance of knowing that physical activity is considered to be appropriate for you.
Proudly supporting the We Are Undefeatable movement
Exercise Referral programme
About the programme
Engaging in regular physical activity can positively impact your health in a variety of ways, whether that's weight management, mental wellbeing, heart health or muscle and joint mobility.
Being active not only helps manage existing health conditions but can also help to prevent future health conditions.
Exercise Referral at Places Leisure offers an ideal opportunity for People with long-term health conditions to increase their physical activity and enhance their overall health and wellbeing in a personalised way.
Who is eligible?
Individuals with a range of long-term health conditions, such as asthma, arthritis, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, depression, anxiety, and osteoporosis are welcome to join the programme.
How do I sign up?
If you have a long-term health condition, including those mentioned above, simply consult your GP, nurse, physio, social prescriber or other healthcare practitioner.
If you meet the eligibility criteria, they can refer you to your preferred Places Leisure centre.
What is included?
Our programme offers expert, personalised support tailored to you to increase your physical activity and enhance your long-term health and wellbeing.
Your journey will include:
- Initial health assessment from a qualified instructor
- Support on exercise goals and techniques
- Personalised guidance and encouragement
- Drop-in supervised support sessions
- Ongoing support & advice
- Access to the gym, swimming pool, and group workout classes
We empower our Customers to build sustainable, long-term habits that go beyond a 12-week programme to ensure you build healthier habits for life. That's why you'll receive a discounted membership during and after your programme so you can continue your journey with us.
Accessibility in the gym
Accessibility is important to us at Gosport Leisure Centre. As such we offer a range of equipment for wheelchair users, or people with limited mobility that has adjustable settings and can be used safely with appropriate support.
Accessibility information at Gosport Leisure Centre
Our friendly gym team are here to help. If you are interested in using the gym please do not hesitate to Contact Us. We’ll book you in for an appointment with a member of the team who can show you around the gym and work out a programme that meets your needs.
Our gym offers a range of cardio and resistance machines which can be adapted for wheelchair users to train efficiently and we have functional equipment that can be incorporated to provide a more varied workout.
Accessible toilets and changing facilities are available next to the gym and our gym is accessible via a lift on the ground floor.
Wheelchair adaptable equipment
We're proud to provide a number of pieces of equipment that can be adapted for wheelchair users, including:
- Technogym Excite arm bike
- Pulse chest press
- Pulse seated row
- Life Fitness cable machines
Other equipment
In addition to the above, our gym is home to a number of other machines that can be used by people who are able to transfer into a chair, or those with less severe mobility issues:
- Life Fitness recumbent bike
- Life Fitness seated leg press
- Life Fitness shoulder press
- Octane Fitness X-Ride seated elliptical
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to speak to a member of our team.
Contact Us
Health and Wellbeing Classes
We offer a range of health and wellbeing classes at Gosport Leisure Centre
Group health and wellbeing classes
To find out more about dates and times of our classes listed below, please contact 02392 534950 or email us at exercisereferralgosport@pfpleisure.org.
Live Well with COPD
Supporting people living with COPD and respiratory problems to lead an active and fulfilling life.
- Monday, 12.15pm - 1.15pm
- Wednesday, 1.15pm - 2.15pm
- Friday, 12.15pm - 1.15pm
Smart Hearts
To keep your heart healthy. This class is open to all Premium members, Exercise on Referral members and non members.
- Wednesday, 12.00pm - 1.00pm
- Friday, 2.00pm - 3.00pm
Easy Aqua
Term time only, these simple classes are a great way to get you in the pool and participate in gentle pool exercise
- Friday, 3.15pm - 4.00pm
Chair based exercise
Incorporates all the principals of mat Pilates, strength, conditioning and posture whilst in the chair.
- Monday, 12.15pm - 1.15pm
- Tuesday, 12.30pm - 1.30pm
- Thursday, 12.30pm - 1.30pm
Exercise Referral Circuits
Build strength, flexibility and definition in a chilled out class for all abilities.
- Tuesday, 1.00pm - 2.00pm
- Thursday, 1.30pm - 2.30pm
Aqua Aerobics
A total body dance workout that uses the water for resistance and support.
- Monday, 9.30am - 10.30am
- Tuesday, 8.30am - 9.30am, 9.30am - 10.30am, 7.00pm - 8.00pm
- Wednesday, 9.30am - 10.30am, 2.30pm - 3.30pm
- Thursday, 8.30am - 9.30am, 9.30am - 10.30am, 7.00pm - 8.00pm
- Friday, 9.30am - 10.30am
Steady & Strong
Steady and Strong classes are designed to regain and maintain strength, balance and co-ordination. It will help you to live independently and be active for longer.
- Thursday, 2.00pm - 3.00pm
Junior fitness
We believe a physically active child is much more likely to become a physically active adult.
We run a range of gym sessions and classes aimed specifically at our younger visitors. An induction will need to be completed at each centre to be used.
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:
- Monday to Friday: 3:30pm - 4:30pm | 4:30pm - 5:30pm
- Saturday and Sunday 10:00am - 11:00am
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. An induction will need to be completed at each centre to be used.
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.
Members (18+) can also accompany their children up to 6.00pm Monday to Friday and anytime at a weekend subject to some conditions. Ask a member of the team for details or call us on 02392 534950.
Big sister project
Big Sister helps girls aged 9-15 in target areas feel ‘sport ready’ by recruiting a network of ‘big sisters’ to empower and enable girls to enjoy sport, exercise, and physical activity during puberty.
As part of our commitment to helping girls get into activity we are offering a free membership to girls who meet the eligibility criteria*, or a 50% discounted membership for all other girls, which includes:
- Unlimited gym use during Junior Gym hours, which includes a gym induction (11-15 year olds)
- After initial gym induction, unlimited access to the gym at any time when accompanied by an adult aged 18+
- Unlimited swimming
- Age appropriate group workout classes including exclusive We Move classes every Monday 4.00pm - 5.00pm, Wednesday 3.30pm - 4.30pm and Thursday 4.00pm - 5.00pm
- Friendly on-site team, to support you through your activity
- Free access to Places Leisure App and Virtual Studio which includes a Big Sister channel
To enquire, click the button below and complete the form, a member of the team will be in touch.
*Proof of eligibility required. Click below for full details.
Older adult activities
We also offer a range of classes and activities for our older adult members at Gosport Leisure Centre.
We offer Forever Active mornings which includes Swimming, Badminton, and Steam room and Sauna sessions on Mondays and Thursdays from 8:00am - 12:00pm. £4.70 per session.