National Open Weekend: Trying Something New
This November, Better Gyms across Camden are opening their doors for the National Open Weekend, a celebration of community, inclusivity, and wellbeing through the theme “Trying Something New.”
Across the borough, centres will be offering a packed timetable of free taster sessions, fitness classes, and social activities for all ages and abilities. From energetic HIIT workouts to relaxing yoga, and even social sports sessions, there’s something for everyone to experience and enjoy.
The event highlights Better’s commitment to making fitness accessible to all, creating purpose-driven opportunities that empower individuals to lead healthier, happier lives. Whether you’re a gym regular or completely new to fitness, the Open Weekend is the perfect chance to try something different, meet your local community, and discover everything your local Better centre has to offer!
Below details the free activities you can participate in. We can't wait to see you there!
| Pancras Sqaure Leisure | |
| Saturday | |
| Activity | Timing |
| Gym Taster Sessions | 08:00 - 17:30 |
| Adult & Junior Gym | 10:00 - 15:00 |
| HIIT | 09:00 - 10:00 |
| Step Aerobics | 09:00 - 10:00 |
| Dance Fitness | 10:00 - 11:00 |
| Mind and Body (Yoga & Pilates) | 11:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | |
| Gym tester sessions | 08:00 - 17:30 |
| Adult & Junior Gym | 10:00 - 15:00 |
| HITT | 09:30 - 10:30 |
| Mind & Body (yoga & pilates) | 11:00 - 12:00 |
| Core Conditioning | 11:00 - 12:00 |
| Dance Fitness | 12:00 - 13:00 |
| Legs, Bums, & Tums | 12:30 - 13:30 |
| Oasis Sports Centre | |
| Saturday | |
| Activity | Timing |
| Gym Taster Session | All day |
| Adult & Junior Gym | All day |
| Kids Swim for £1 | Before 10:00 |
| Functional Fitness | 10:00 - 11:00 |
| Pilates | 11:00 - 12:00 |
| Yoga | 12:00 - 13:00 |
| Dance Fitness | 12:15 - 13:15 |
| Step | 12:45 - 13:45 |
| Sunday | |
| Gym Taster Session | All Day |
| Adult & Junior Gym | All Day |
| Kids Swim for £1 | Before 10:00 |
| Yoga | 10:00 - 11:00 |
| Yoga | 11:15 - 12:15 |
| Group Cycle | 11:30 - 12:30 |
| Power Pump | 12:30 - 13:30 |
| Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre | |
| Saturday | |
| Activity | Timing |
| Gym Taster Session | 08:00 - 16:30 |
| Adult & Junior Gym | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Social Pickleball (Adults) | 10:00 - 12:00 |
| Social Badminton (Adults) | 10:00 - 12:00 |
| Social Badminton (Junior) | 10:00 - 12:00 |
| Strength & Conditioning | 13:00 - 13:30 |
| Mind & Body | 15:30 - 16:30 |
| Sunday | |
| Gym Taster Sesiion | 08:00 - 16:30 |
| Adult & Junior Gym | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Social Pickleball (Adults) | 10:00 - 12:00 |
| Social Badminton (Adults) | 10:00 - 12:00 |
| Dance Fitness | 13:15 - 14:15 |
| Dance Fitness | 14:15 - 15:15 |
| Spin | 14:30 - 15:15 |
| Kings Cross Fitness (Saturday & Sunday) | |
| Activity | Timing |
| Plank Leaderboard Challenge* | All Day |
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*To take part in the Plank Challenge, customers must follow both instagram handles - @Kingscross.fitness & @Better_uk and tag the centre in the plank video to be entered into the prize draw. Winner will recieve a luxury goodie bag. Winner announced on the 24th of November. |
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| Kentish Town Sports Centre | |
| Saturday | |
| Activity | Timing |
| Circuit Training | 08:00 - 08:45 |
| Body Conditioning | 09:00 - 09:55 |
| Health Checks | 10:00 - 12:00 |
| Swim for Fitness | 12:00 - 14:00 |
| Swim for All | 12:00 - 14:00 |
| Gym Access | 13:00 - 15:00 |
| Yoga | 14:15 - 15:15 |
| Sunday | |
| Circuit Training | 10:00 - 10:45 |
| Swim for Fitness | 12:00 - 14:00 |
| Core Conditioning | 12:00 - 12:30 |
| Health Checks | 12:30 - 13:30 |
| Gym Access | 13:00 - 15:00 |
| Zumba | 13:30 - 14:15 |
Non-members will have to create a free booking account to participate in the National Open Weekend Activities (link below).
https://bookings.better.org.uk/register
When attending the activities, please esnure you bring everything you need when exercising (e.g., water bottle, towel) and if you have a health condition be mindful to work within your limits.