Fitness & Health

Your workout space

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 6:00am - 10:00pm Monday - Thursday, 6:00am - 9:00pm Fridays, and 8:00am - 6:00pm Saturdays and Sundays.

We offer a range of memberships which give you access to our fitness facilities.

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Alternatively, we also welcome day visitors - simply create your free Places Membership before visiting.

Pay as you go sessions are charged at £9.50 for adults and £4.20 for juniors.

Gym support

We offer a free one-to-one support session for our members* to help familiarise you with the gym, to get to know your goals and build a personalised workout plan. We’ll ensure you leave the session feeling confident and ready to start your programme. The session lasts for an hour and can be booked online.

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 with a video tutorial.  

For all your digital fitness tracking and programming support, visit the 'digital fitness' section of our Places Leisure app.

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*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. 

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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?

Meet your PTs

Ask a member of the team at Places Gym Preston for more details or call us on 01772 315670.

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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

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Cardiac Rehabilitation programme

Our Cardiac Rehabilitation programme takes individuals on a personalised, structured journey with qualified instructors with the aim of improving the physical and mental health of People who have recently had a heart attack, heart surgery, or have a cardiac condition. 

The service seeks to help clients be more active in a safe and friendly environment with a specialist cardiac instructor over a 12-week period.

Speak to your healthcare professional to discuss getting referred

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Move Through Menopause

Coming soon...

Developed proudly with our partner, Menopause Movement, this 12-week course is designed to help People stay strong, energised, and in control throughout perimenopause and menopause.

We provide a safe, welcoming environment for those participating to gain an informed, evidence-based understanding of menopause, including what happens during each stage and how fitness can aid menopause symptoms.

Includes a 12-week complimentary Premium membership for non-members.

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Accessibility in the gym

Accessibility is important to us at Places Gym Preston, and wheelchairs can be used throughout our gym. We offer a range of equipment suitable for wheelchair users who are able to transfer out of their chair, these include:

• Matrix chest press
• Matrix shoulder press
• Matrix lat pulldown
• Matrix cable crossovers
• Matrix plate loaded row machine
• Matrix leg press
• Matrix seated leg curl
• Matrix leg extension

 

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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.

An induction will need to be completed at each centre to be used

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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 Tuesday 4.00pm - 4.30pm for 11-15 year olds (starting Tuesday 3rd June)
  • 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.

The Big Sister project

Timetable

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21MayWednesday
Morning06:00-12:00
Afternoon12:00-18:00
Evening18:00-22:00
22MayThursday
Morning06:00-12:00
Afternoon12:00-18:00
Evening18:00-22:00
23MayFriday
Morning06:00-12:00
Afternoon12:00-18:00
Evening18:00-22:00
24MaySaturday
Morning06:00-12:00
Afternoon12:00-18:00
Evening18:00-22:00
25MaySunday
Morning06:00-12:00
Afternoon12:00-18:00
Evening18:00-22:00
26MayMonday
Morning06:00-12:00
Afternoon12:00-18:00
Evening18:00-22:00
27MayTuesday
Morning06:00-12:00
Afternoon12:00-18:00
Evening18:00-22:00
28MayWednesday
Morning06:00-12:00
Afternoon12:00-18:00
Evening18:00-22:00
29MayThursday
Morning06:00-12:00
Afternoon12:00-18:00
Evening18:00-22:00
30MayFriday
Morning06:00-12:00
Afternoon12:00-18:00
Evening18:00-22:00
31MaySaturday
Morning06:00-12:00
Afternoon12:00-18:00
Evening18:00-22:00
1JunSunday
Morning06:00-12:00
Afternoon12:00-18:00
Evening18:00-22:00
2JunMonday
Morning06:00-12:00
Afternoon12:00-18:00
Evening18:00-22:00
3JunTuesday
Morning06:00-12:00
Afternoon12:00-18:00
Evening18:00-22:00
4JunWednesday
Morning06:00-12:00
Afternoon12:00-18:00
Evening18:00-22:00