Fitness & health

Sessions and classes for all

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 6.30am - 10.00pm Monday - Thursday, 6.30am - 9.00pm Friday, 8.000am - 6.00pm Saturdays, and 8.00am - 6.00pm Sundays

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

View memberships

View class timetable

Alternatively, we also welcome day visitors - find out how to create your free Places membership and claim your day pass.

Non-member info

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.

Start your tour

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.

Some of our classes

Download our class 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 labeled 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 out Places Locker app. Click the link below to find out more.

Places Locker app

Gym etiquette

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 for more details or call us on 01603 671390.

Are you a personal trainer looking for a space to rent? We invite self-employed trainers to contact us to arrange a visit.

Wellness programmes

At Riverside Leisure Centre we're dedicated to supporting recovery, rehabilitation and your overall health and wellbeing. That's why we offer several wellness programmes to provide help to those in our community that need it.

Our programmes

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:

  • Monday to Friday: 4.00pm - 5.00pm
  • Saturday and Sunday: 12.00pm - 1.00pm

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 (16+) on a ratio of a maximum four juniors per adult.

Long COVID Recovery Programme

Riverside Leisure Centre is one of dozens of Places Leisure venues currently offering our Long COVID Recovery Programme.

Delivered by certified coaches, we will support you by offering safe and effective advice, exercise guidance and lifestyle hints to help break the cycle of Long COVID symptoms.

Our programme comes at no extra cost to Premium members.

More info

Places Locker app

Free access to the Places Locker app with all memberships

The Places Locker app enables you to book classes and fitness sessions, as well as track activity and access over 130 free virtual workouts. Download today and get moving.

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