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 people of all abilities, ambitions, shapes and sizes.
The gym is open 6.00am - 10.00pm Monday - Friday, and 7.00am - 8.00pm 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.
Our current pay as you go prices are £10.10 for adults, £7.80 for seniors and £4.70 for concessions/juniors.
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 cycling
Our immersive group cycling studio in partnership with Stages Indoor Cycling allows you to leave reality behind and enjoy this completely immersive, exhilarating experience where you can cycle in locations all over the planet. Who knew a workout could be this much fun?!
Check out our timetable to book your class.
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.
Health suite
Take time to completely relax and unwind in our beautifully tranquil health suite, featuring an aromatic citrus steam room; a calming and detoxifying salt room (wonderful for asthma sufferers!); a relaxing, skin-purifying sauna; and deeply soothing, heated loungers. You’ll never want to leave!
Health suite
Our state-of-the-art health suite include access to our sauna, steam rooms, salt rooms, heated loungers and day beds, and is available for those aged 16 or over.
Access to the Health Suite is included on all Premium Plus memberships, while we also offer a Health Suite only membership. Members with access included are not required to book the Health Suite, simply check-in at reception or one of our self-service check-in terminals.
Don't have one of these membership types? You can also access the Health Suite on a pay as you go basis - current prices are £18 for adults or £12 for seniors and students.
Where is the Health Suite located?
The Health Suite is located on the first floor and has its own dedicated changing rooms and lockers. All lockers will require padlocks. Please feel free to bring you own robust padlock from home. Alternatively, we have padlocks available to purchase at reception for a cost of £5.50 that is yours to keep.
Health Suite opening hours
Monday - Friday: 6:00am - 10.00pm
Saturday & Sunday: 7.00am - 8.00pm
Hot yoga
Find your zen in our sultry studio, heated to 35-37 degrees centigrade to warm the body, stimulate blood flow and increase flexibility.
Immerse yourself in this calming, subtropical environment where you will feel your stresses begin to melt away. Our experienced instructors will guide you through this physically stimulating, intentionally mindful form of yoga. Emerge feeling mentally as well as physically refreshed and energized.
We also offer Warm Yoga sessions, with the studio heated to a cooler 28-30 degrees centigrade, making it a great starting point for beginners.
What is hot yoga?
Hot Yoga is a form of yoga performed in a very warm and humid studio, intended to mimic the subtropical climate of India. At Places Leisure Camberley, we will keep the temperature between 35 and 37 degrees centigrade, in line with current Government and World Health Organization guidelines.
Classes will range from following a set sequence of static poses, to more fluid Vinyasa flow classes and soft Yin classes. The postures require lengthy, forceful and sustained contractions of all major muscle groups. The demanding nature of the poses and the heat are designed to raise your heart rate and exercise your body.
What are the benefits of Hot Yoga?
Cardiovascular health: Exercising in the heat increases your heart rate and makes the body work harder, so a Hot Yoga class will be more strenuous for the body than a similar class done at a lower temperature.
Flexibility: The heated room means you will have to create less heat yourself to feel your muscles loosen up. You’ll be able to move more deeply into stretches and, over time, increase your flexibility.
Breathing: Although the heat might mean that you feel like you are working hard to catch your breath, the breathing exercises that are done over time help to increase your lung capacity and breathe better and more deeply.
The basics
- Hot Yoga classes will take place in Studio 3.
- Classes are 75 minutes
- The room is heated to between 35-37 degrees centigrade to mimic a subtropical feel. In line with current Government guidance, humidity levels will be kept on the lower end to ensure everyone’s safety. Please be mindful that the room will feel hot.
- Minimum age for class attendance is 16 years of age.
Contraindications
Be sure to check with your GP before trying Hot Yoga, especially if you have any health concerns or if you are pregnant.
Particular care should be taken with individuals who have:
- Heart disease
- Problems with dehydration
- Heat intolerance
- A history of a heat-related illness (such as heatstroke)
Good to know before you flow
- We ask that all participants ensure that they hydrate in the 24 hours before and for an additional 12 hours after the class.
- Participants may find it useful to not eat in the two hours before class, or to have no more than a light snack.
- Please plan to arrive approximately 15 minutes before class in order to let your body acclimatize to the heat.
- We encourage you to bring your own mat, towel, water bottle and accessories, as studio supplies are limited.
- We encourage participants to wear lightweight, breathable and/or loose-fitting activewear for their class.
- For the safety of you and others in the studio room, late entry is not permitted under any circumstances.
Studio doors will remain closed throughout the session in order to retain the integrity of the environment and Hot Yoga experience.
Meet our hot yoga instructors
We have a fantastic team of instructors for our Hot Yoga sessions at Places Leisure Camberley. Find out a bit more about them and which sessions they teach below.
Bettina Albrecht
“My Hot Yoga class will be great for building strength and the 35–37-degree heat will help us push our flexibility to the next level, further than we can in a normal class. As well as the physical benefits there are many mental health benefits too, Hot Yoga can help reduce stress and can lead to significant improvements in your sleep.
I love to make my classes flow so whether I sequence a Hatha or a Vinyasa class, I will aim to lead our movement by our breath transitioning fluidly between poses. I will always welcome you to do as much or as little as you can in the class, my classes are inclusive to a variety of levels, and I will adapt the class for your needs where I can.”
Bettina started her love for yoga with inversions and will enjoy stripping them back to basics for you. Over the years, Bettina has developed a love of teaching beginners because it gives her the greatest sense of achievement. As well as teaching Hot Yoga, Bettina is trained in Hatha, Ashtanga Vinyasa, and SUP Yoga.
Bettina teaches Warm Yoga at Places Leisure Camberley on Mondays at 6.30pm and Hot Yoga on Wednesdays at 7.15pm.
Trijana Gurung
“My classes combine 75 minutes of open-eye meditation, focusing on mindset, improved flexibility, building strength, burning calories and reducing stress – a full mind & body workout.
We’ll incorporate strong, dynamic flows for those who fancy a bit of a challenge. My goal is to lead and teach people through their own yoga journey by giving you vision and belief of where your mind and body can go – while having lots of fun along the way!”
Trijana’s journey with yoga began in 2011 when she attended her first Hot Yoga class for a quick fix to lose weight. It was not love at first sight, however, after a month of regular practice, she had completely and utterly fallen in love. She learned the importance of your breath and how it can determine your whole practice. She became stronger, fitter and less injury-prone and therefore able to perform better in her other sports. Trijana qualified as a Yoga Teacher in 2017 and has never looked back!
Trijana teaches Hot Yoga at Places Leisure Camberley on Saturdays at 9.00am.
Lizzie Petrie
“I combine elements of ‘slow and flow’ asana movement aimed at all those wishing to have a clearer understanding of the foundation of yoga. I will instruct the fundamental principles required to connect with the body and mind in a nurturing, safe and peaceful environment seeing how fluid adaptable sequences join with ease. Yoga is about working within your own limitations.
I have a gentle teaching approach, which encourages progression without enforcement, moving intuitively, stretching, and strengthening. I will offer challenges with suitable adaptations, motivating to energise the class, leading into a complete state of relaxation.“
A former dancer and professional performer, Lizzie began her instruction studying the physical form and body alignment through Bowen Therapy and Alexander Technique, which included yoga and Pilates for strengthening and conditioning.
After graduation, she emigrated to Australia, where she participated in assorted styles of yoga led by international teachers and first experienced heated yoga studio spaces. Encouraged by her mentors, Lizzie travelled to Bali, Indonesia where she qualified as an accredited Yoga Alliance instructor, with additional hours of training to allow her to instruct children and teenagers, as well as pre and postnatal clients.
After returning to the UK, Lizzie focused on the therapeutic and psychological links of the body and mind as one and gained further qualifications as a Communications Coach, and Neuro-Linguistic Programming Master Practitioner with a certified (INEMLA) licence. Lizzie has also studied ayurvedic nutrition and reiki healing. She was the principal teacher at FS Hot Yoga Studio before moving back to Hampshire and is delighted to be joining the PLC Hot Yoga team in Camberley as a cover Hot Yoga instructor. To read more about Lizzie’s yoga experience her website is: www.puredivinewellness.com
Lizzie teaches Hot Yoga at Places Leisure Camberley as a cover Hot Yoga instructor.
Emeshe Coop
“In this meditative movement class, we will explore asanas with a focus on self-awareness and introspection - we’ll ground, balance, wake up, and warm. Through focusing on your own energy and moving into slow flowing yoga we’ll explore transitions and movement between poses, flowing with strength and ease, ending in deep relaxation to release and soften the body – getting you ready to handle any bumps in the week ahead with a calm and balanced mind.”
Emeshe’s yoga classes combine elements that strengthen the body with mindfulness that nourishes the mind, keeping the two in balance. Inspired by the graceful, elegant strength of ashtanga, she mixes dynamic sequences with feel-good flows lead by the breath – always thriving to inspire that practice makes progress, not perfect.
Emeshe teaches Hot Yoga at Places Leisure Camberley on Sundays at 7.30am and Thursdays at 5.30pm.
Patricia Paisis-Oakwell
“I teach Freestyle Yoga which gives me the freedom to vary the pace and focus of the class. My sequences include mobility and rehabilitation exercises to strengthen and support our movements and is inclusive for all shapes, sizes, ages, and abilities.
I teach in a way that allows you to connect with your own body and how it moves and feels in the poses. Adaptions and modifications are offered so all levels will come out of the class feeling like they are achieving their own goals for their practice. It’s hot, sweaty, and challenging but really rewarding!”
Patricia started her yoga journey 30 years ago, and while she has tried numerous varieties and styles of yoga around the world she is drawn to the more active styles.
A qualified Hot Yoga instructor, Patricia is also certified to teach Freestyle Yoga and Sculpt Yoga, as well as Freestyle Fitness and advanced Freestyle Fitness Yoga. She is always studying and improving her knowledge and is on course to add several other Yoga styles to my resume. Patricia is also a qualified Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor and has additional qualifications in training adolescents and older persons.
Patricia teaches Hot Yoga at Places Leisure Camberley on Tuesdays and Fridays at 12.30pm.
Hot Yoga session times
- Tuesdays at 12.30pm with Patricia
- Wednesdays at 7.15pm with Bettina
- Thursdays at 5.30pm with Emeshe
- Fridays at 12.30pm with Patricia
- Saturdays at 9.00am with Trijana
- Sundays at 7.30am with Emeshe
Warm Yoga session times
These sessions will be with Bettina at the following times:
- Mondays at 6.30pm
Session prices
- Members: £6
- Non-members: £13
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 Places Leisure Camberley
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.
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.
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.
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 Places Leisure Camberley for more details or call us on 01276 417111.
Are you a personal trainer looking for a space to rent? We invite you to contact us to arrange a visit, just drop us an email.
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.
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:
Junior gym
We run the following supervised sessions for children aged 11-15 years to attend. An induction must be completed as part of the first visit, and a parent or guardian must sign a Health Commitment Statement.
Session times and prices:
- Monday to Friday: 3.30pm - 4.20pm | 4.30pm - 5.20pm
- Saturday to Sunday: 10.00am - 10.50am | 2.30pm - 3.20pm
- Pay as you move junior induction: £18.00
- Pay as you move junior gym session: £4.70
- Junior members induction and sessions: free
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.
We have introduced wristbands for 11-15 year olds attending our gym, either in our junior gym sessions or outside of these sessions. Please speak to a member of our team when checking in to receive your wristband.
All supervising adults supervising juniors outside of the gym sessions must be 18 or over.
Junior Group Cycling
Initial bike set-up in our immersive cycle studio. Exciting routines to music designed to build fitness and increase stamina and have fun within a group setting.
Times and prices:
- Sunday 10.45am - 11.30am
- Junior members: free
- Pay as you move: £5.20 per session
Additional classes
Juniors who are 14 or 15 years old can join their parent or guardian at the following classes. Maximum of two juniors per adult. The adult pay as you move price will apply for any juniors attending.
- BODYCOMBAT
- BODYBALANCE
- SH'BAM
- Pilates
- Box Fit
- Aqua Fit/Aqua Jog
- Zumba
- Yoga (excludes Hot Yoga)
Booking junior fitness sessions
You can book onto any of our sessions by selecting your chosen activity and time under the 'Kids' tab on our timetable.
Exercise referral scheme
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.
Exercise referral scheme
About the programme
Engaging in regular physical activity can positively impact weight management, mental wellbeing, heart health and muscle and joint functions. Being active not only helps manage existing health conditions but also serves as a preventive measure against other health complications.
Exercise Referral offers an ideal opportunity for individuals with long-term health conditions to increase their physical activity and enhance their overall health and wellness.
Our Exercise Referral membership offers an initial 12-week support programme, tailored to empower individuals to self-manage their conditions with increased confidence.
Who is eligible for the Exercise Referral membership?
Individuals with a range of long-term health conditions, such as asthma, arthritis, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, depression, anxiety, osteoporosis and rehabilitation from Covid-19, are welcome to participate in the Exercise Referral Scheme.
How to enrol
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.
The Exercise Referral programme comes at a discounted rate & offers great value for money. Please speak to a member of the team regarding prices & payment options available to you.
What is included in the Exercise Referral programme?
Our programme gives you access to expert guidance and exercise prescription from a qualified instructor. Your journey on the programme 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 and swimming pool
- Group exercise classes
We want to support your health for the long-term and you will have the opportunity to continue your membership with us after your 12 weeks programme.
Are you a Health or Social Care Practitioner that would like more information on the Places Leisure Exercise Referral programme? Please click here for more details on referring into this programme.
Wellness programmes
Our programmes support recovery, rehabilitation and your overall health and wellbeing.
Cardiac Rehabilitation
For those recovering from heart attacks, heart surgery and cardiac interventions. To access these classes you need to be either referred by your phase III cardiac team or via your GP using the BACPR cardiac rehabilitation referral form.
Stroke Rehabilitation
Open to stroke survivors at any stage of their stroke recovery journey, run by a specialist qualified instructor. Clients with other neurological conditions can also be referred.
Interested in our programmes?
To find out more about the below sessions, please contact the team on 01276 417111 or contact us using the link below.