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 6.30am - 10.00pm Monday - Friday, and 7.30am - 7.00pm 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.
Please see our current pay as you go prices below:
- Adult gym (peak): £9.80
- Adult gym (off peak): £7.75
- LAC/Compass Cards: £6.40
- Junior gym (11-15 years old): £5.30
Off peak hours are Monday to Friday 6.30am - 4pm and Saturday to Sunday 7.30am - 7.00pm
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.
Forever Active
Our Forever Active days consist of low impact classes and activities for our older adults:
Keep Fit - a low impact dance-based exercise class
Steady and Strong - This class combines day to day functional movement, strength improvement activities and stretching.
Ballet Stretch - an introduction to ballet techniques and stretch the body mildly whilst building up stamina and enjoying classic music
Indoor Cycling - a moderate intensity indoor cycling class to help improve your cardiovascular fitness. Enjoy the ride whilst cycling to some great tunes!
We also offer Pilates, Yoga, Archery, Table Tennis, Pickleball and much more!
Forever Active memberships
Our Forever Active membership can be paid monthly by direct debit at £28 per month or annually in advance for £280. Membership covers entry to all Forever Active sessions (other centre activities will be charged at their normal rate). If you are interested in the new Forever Active membership please get in touch by calling us on 01403 211311.
Alternatively, our Forever Active sessions are available as one-off sessions at £4.80 each or for £7.20 you can attend as many activities as you like on that day
Monday
Thursday
9.00am – 4.00pm Gym Session
9.30am – 10.00am Circuits
9.00am – 12.30pm Table Tennis
9.30am – 11.30am Advanced Tennis
9.30am – 12.15pm Short Mat Bowls
10.00am – 12.00pm Intermediate Tennis
10.30am – 12.30pm Archery (Term Time only)
10.45am – 11.30am Group Cycling
10.30am – 11.30am Keep Fit
12.00pm – 1.00pm Pilates
12.30pm – 3.00pm Pickleball
1.15pm – 2.00pm Aerobics
1.30pm – 4.00pm Badminton
2.30pm – 3.30pm Yoga
Simply book your place through 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 The Bridge Leisure Centre for more details or call us on 01403 211311.
Meet your PTs
We've got a great team of personal trainers at The Bridge Leisure Centre.
Amanda
I have been working in the fitness industry for over 20 years, working in many gyms including overseas in Muscat. I am a qualified personal trainer, exercise to music instructor, cardio weighted classes (Cardio-Sculpt) and Pilates instructor.
I have always been into sports and fitness she was a junior county tennis player and LTA registered tennis coach. I have worked for cricket clubs which include Sussex CCC, Western Province Cricket Union, Cape Town and The Oval. As well as Cricket I worked for Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club.
Take that chance, today, this week - make this year about YOU'. With over 20 Years in the health, fitness and leisure industry. Free weights to private Pilates, we can work together to achieve your goals. Take the next step and book a free consultation today with me.
Gemma
As a Great Britain Athlete & World Champion Kickboxer, I use my passion and motivation to deliver varied and progressive training plans to clients with goals ranging from weight loss to performance enhancement. My mission is to empower my clients to feel and look their best.
Fitness has always been part of my life from being an athlete to working successfully in the gym as a personal trainer for 10 plus years. I have learned many things during my own fitness journey, but perhaps the most important is just how crucial it is to receive consistent, high-quality support and motivation. I understand how people at all levels of fitness can lose heart, become demotivated, and find their progress plateau. I am here to provide friendly yet highly effective coaching to help you to achieve your personal fitness goals and I will be with you every step of the way.
Reece
I am a semi professional footballer using my background in professional sports to help you reach your fitness goals. Whether you are a beginner in the gym looking to kickstart your fitness journey or just need some motivation in the gym, I am here to help. Specialising in weight loss/gain, sports specific training or circuit, functional or strength training, start your fitness journey today, if not now...when?
Arthur
I have worked in the Fitness industry for over 10 years, acquiring a broad set of skills, ranging from mass gain training to creating weight loss plans. I have also competed in body transformation competitions, and understand how to take weight training and weight lifting to a higher level.
I previously served in The British Army which taught me discipline and dedication, but also the ability to stay calm in adverse situations, and my experience at GNC gave me a professional interest in sports nutrition, enabling me to understand how I can enhance people’s fitness through nutrition.
I understand the difficulties people face when changing their lifestyles in order to achieve their goals, whether it is overcoming challenges such as training around injuries or finding new ways of training to get the upmost benefit. I have experience training anxious clients, and clients with a range of mental health conditions, and although I will ensure you are challenged and motivated in your training sessions, I will do my best to make you feel at ease without any judgement.
My focus is on you, helping you to achieve the transformation you desire.
Sean
I am a qualified level 3 personal trainer and level 2 fitness instructor, as well as a qualified spin instructor.
I specialize in muscle building, toning and also helping clients increase their fitness through various methods.
I also have a background in competing in team and individual sports, as well as coaching which will help me motivate you to be the best you can be, both in and out of the gym in order to help you achieve you're fitness goals.
Ryan
My name is Ryan Levin and I have recently joined The Bridge as a fully qualified Personal Trainer. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, I have trained complete beginners to elite athletes - and everyone in between.
To ensure my clients get a well-rounded and diverse workout, I am fully qualified in a variety of specialist areas, including, rehab, strength & conditioning, pre and post natal, kettlebells, TRX, boxing and nutrition.
In our first session, we will go through your fitness goals, your desired outcome and how I can help. We’ll look at how you move and if we can make you more efficient. In our second session, I’ll give you a personalised workout designed around what we’ve discovered in our first session.
Sarah
Are you looking for a happier and healthier you in 2025?
Together we will enhance your:
- Cardiovascular fitness
- Mobility and range of movement
- Strength and build muscle
- Mental wellbeing
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.
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.
*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.
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 priced at the casual entrance fee rate.
Accessibility in the gym
Accessibility is important to us at The Bridge 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 The Bridge 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. The gym is all on one level and can be accessed via a lift on the ground floor.
We also have a free weights area and a large free space with functional equipment including kettlebells, dumbbells, resistance bands, sandbags, battle ropes and medicine balls that can be incorporated to provide a more varied workout.
Wheelchair adaptable equipment
We're proud to provide a number of pieces of equipment that can be adapted for wheelchair users, including:
- Technogym dual action pulley
- Technogym cable cross over
- Octane X ride
- Technogym shoulder press
- Technogym chest press
- Technogym low row
- Technogym smith machine
- Technogym excite 700i upper body bike
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:
- Lat pull down
- Slam pad
- Battle ropes
- Functional equipment
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to speak to a member of our team.
Contact Us
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 The Bridge 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
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.
Les Mills classes
Les Mills classes are enjoyed all over the world and include Body Pump, Body Combat and Body Balance
Forever Active
Suitable for older adults, pre and post natal and those new to exercise. Forever Active is a low impact keep fit class with an extended warm up to maintain and improve co-ordination, flexibility, strength and fitness.
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.
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 - 4.45pm
- 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.
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
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:
Session times and prices:
- Monday to Friday: 3.45pm - 4.30pm & 4.30pm - 5.15pm
- Saturday and Sunday 10.15am - 11.00am & 11.00am - 11.45am
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.
Workout Classes
Body Combat:
- Tuesdays 9.15am - 10.15am
Yoga:
- Tuesdays 7.00pm - 8.00pm
- Sundays 10.00am - 10.45am
Cycling:
- Mondays 5.15pm - 5.45pm
Clubbercise:
- 7.30pm - 8.15pm
Body Balance:
- 11.15am - 12.00pm
Cycle Revolution
All group cycling classes are not created equal, so why just turn up and hope that the class fits your style, whether that's a full-on power-driven sweat-fest, a good session to great music, or a social family ride?
We've arranged our group cycling classes so you can find the one that suits you.
Group cycling at The Bridge Leisure Centre
Cycle Beats
Get ready to party! Bop and bounce your way through this mixed intensity class with an epic play list and rock-star instructor!
Suits: People who love RPM, Zumba, Clubbercise, Body Combat
Cycle Power
Love data? What to know what you're really achieving in your cycling sessions? This instructor-led workout will really push you to the limits & get results!
Suits: People who love Metafit, HIIT training, boot camp, Body Pump, Outdoor cycling
Get the most out of ALL your cycling classes:
- Wear suitable clothing and footwear
- Bring a towel and water bottle – you’re going to need them!
- Don’t get charged for a no-show! Check-in (and give your receipt to the instructor if required)
- Arrive at least 5 minutes early so you can set up the bike and warm-up properly – we don’t want you to miss out
- Speak to your instructor if you’re new to the class, or have any injuries
- Feel unwell? Stop and tell your instructor
- Download Stages Flight app to sync with the consoles, then link with our Places Tracker app to track all the Moves you make - in the class, in the gym and out of the centre