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Give your child the perfect start to their fitness journey with a Better Health Junior membership. Designed for young people aged 11–17, this membership provides inclusive access to junior gym sessions, junior fitness classes and local Better swimming pools, helping them enjoy being active in a safe, friendly and welcoming environment. Junior members also receive discounts on other junior activities, supporting healthy habits from an early age. 

Our Junior Gym sessions run at dedicated times throughout the day and are supervised by qualified fitness instructors, ensuring your child learns to use the gym safely and confidently. All juniors complete a mandatory free gym induction with one of our trained gym‑qualified instructors. This introduction helps them understand how to use the equipment correctly, what areas are off‑limits, and how to get the most from every workout. [better.org.uk]

At Barking Sporthouse & Gym, our friendly team is always available to answer questions, offer encouragement and support every young person in reaching their goals — while having fun along the way.

Regular physical activity can help young people improve cardiovascular fitness, build strong bones and muscles, support healthy weight management and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. It also encourages confidence, independence and positive lifestyle choices that last into adulthood.

And because Better is a charitable, not‑for‑profit social enterprise, every membership directly helps us reinvest back into local facilities, programmes and community initiatives — making fitness accessible for everyone.

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Junior Gym
Ages: 11–17 years old

Term‑Time Session Times
Monday – Friday: 15:30–18:00
Saturday – Sunday: 09:00–12:00
Half‑Term Session Times
Monday – Friday: 10:00–18:00
Saturday – Sunday: 10:00–16:00

Adult & Junior Gym
These sessions allow juniors aged 11–17 to train alongside a supervising adult.

Term‑Time Session Times
Monday – Friday: 18:00–19:00
Saturday – Sunday: 14:00–16:00
Half‑Term Session Times
Monday – Friday: 09:00–11:00 & 17:00–19:00
Saturday – Sunday: 09:00–11:00 & 17:00–18:00

Important Information – Induction Required
On your first visit, juniors will need to complete a mandatory gym induction with one of our qualified fitness instructors.

Induction Times:

Monday – Thursday: 16:00–17:00
This ensures all juniors understand how to use the equipment safely and get the most out of their sessions.

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Adult & Junior Gym


Calling all gym‑goers with children!
Our Adult & Junior Gym sessions are the perfect way for you and your child to stay active together. Any pre‑paid adult member can bring one junior (aged 11–17) for free during these dedicated sessions. Simply book the session using your membership — juniors do not need to book separately but must be accompanied and supervised throughout.

Session Days & Times
Term‑Time
Monday – Friday: 18:00–19:00
Saturday – Sunday: 14:00–16:00
Half‑Term
Monday – Friday: 09:00–11:00 & 17:00–19:00
Saturday – Sunday: 09:00–11:00 & 17:00–18:00

Supervision Requirements
To ensure a safe and enjoyable visit for everyone:

A supervising adult must actively supervise the junior at all times.
Only one child per one supervising adult is permitted.
Juniors must be aged 11–17 years.
Misuse of equipment or unsafe behaviour may result in both the adult and junior being asked to leave the session.
These sessions are a fantastic way to stay active together, build confidence in the gym environment and support your child’s fitness journey in a safe, structured setting.

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Better is a registered trademark and trading name of GLL (Greenwich Leisure Limited), a charitable social enterprise and registered society under the Co-operative & Community Benefit & Societies Act 2014 registration no. 27793R. Registered office: Middlegate House, The Royal Arsenal, London, SE18 6SX. Inland Revenue Charity no: XR43398.

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