Gym & Health Suite Refurbishment
We're making Basingstoke Sports Centre even better!
As a charitable social enterprise, we're committed to improving what we offer in your community and that's why we're investing over £900,000 into improvements at Basingstoke Sports Centre. These improvements include installing over 100 pieces of brand-new Technogym cardio and strength equipment, full refurbishment and decoration of the entire gym and upgraded lighting in all studios.
Improvements will also include refurbishment of the Health Suite, including replacement of the traditional sauna cabin and the installation of a brand-new Himalayan Salt Sauna to replace the current Steam Room.
What to expect
Refurbishment works to the gym will start from Friday 6th November. In order to minimise disruption, there will be a phased approach to the construction work and installation of equipment.
The first phase will include closing the lower level of the gym and the free weights area. These areas will close from Friday 6th November. From this date we will have temporary Gym arrangements in place. The Temporary Gym will be split across the Mezzanine Level of the current Gym, and the Ladies Gym. The Ladies Gym will therefore become a Mixed Gym for all customers from the 6th November.
Once the lower level is complete, this will open for all customers and works will begin on the upper level and the Studios.
After work and equipment installations on both floors of the gym is complete - and due to the lease of the current Ladies gym expiring at the end of 2026 - the Ladies Gym will close. However, we are very excited to announce that we will be creating a brand new, dedicated Female Friendly Zone on the mezzanine level.
Equipment upgrade
The gym equipment upgrade will include over 100 pieces of brand-new Technogym strength and cardio equipment, examples shown here.
Upgraded flooring and lighting
We’ll be introducing specialist new flooring and upgraded lighting to give the gym a fresher, brighter feel.
An improved layout
As part of the project, we’ll make changes to the gym layout to improve movement around the space and create clearer areas for different types of workouts. The aim is to make the gym more flexible and enjoyable for everyone who uses it.
Studios and Health Suite improvements
During the project there'll be a short temporary closure of each studio, which will mean some minor disruption and amendments to the fitness class programme. Keep up to date on the app and web for live timetable changes.
We'll also need to close the Health Suite for a short period of time whilst we upgrade the lighting, flooring and the showers. We are also delighted to announce that we will be replacing the current Sauna cabin with a modern version and introducing a Himalayan Salt Sauna in place of the Steam Room.
We will keep this page updated with the progress of the project and look forward to upgrading your workout!