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Junior Gym and Fitness Classes

JUNIOR GYM

We believe that a healthy body leads to a healthy mind, and we’re here to help you achieve both in a safe and supportive environment.

Our Better Health Junior Membership for 11 – 17 year olds provides junior gym access* and a range of fitness classes to help you stay fit, strong and motivated. But we’re not just about physical fitness. Our instructors are also committed to helping you develop a positive mindset and mental resilience.

Junior Gym

Junior gym is a dedicated session where older children aged between 11-17 can access the gym and get active. All sessions have a member of staff present, so if you are unfamiliar with any equipment, you can always ask them for safety advice. All juniors are required to book a junior gym induction prior to attending to help build your child's confidence in the gym and learn how to use the equipment safely.

Junior members aged 16 and 17 will be allowed to use free weights, and will not be restricted on CV and fixed resistance machines.

Days and times available:

  • Weekdays: 15:00am - 18:00pm
  • Weekends: 10:00am- 15:00pm 

Holiday TimeTable:

  • Weekdays: 12:00am - 18:00pm
  • Weekends: 09:00am- 16:00pm
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Junior Inductions

To ensure the safety of all our junior members, we provide a Junior Gym induction led by a qualified fitness instructor. They will  be shown how to the equipment safely. All juniors must book an induction prior to the first Junior Gym Session.

 

Days and times available: 

  • Weekdays: 15:30 - 17:00
  • Weekends: 10:00 - 15:00 

*All juniors are allowed to use most of the gym equipment, excluding free weights.

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Adult and Junior Gym

Alongside our classes and sessions for under 18s, we also run adult and junior gym sessions where you can work out with your child.

Like our other gym workout sessions, these give you and your child the chance to boost your fitness in the gym, use a range of equipment all while spending quality time together. While adults take full responsibility for children in these sessions, our expert Fitness Instructors are always on hand to help.

Days and times available: 

  • Weekends: 14:00 - 15:00 
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Junior Drop In Sessions

Once you start, you will never want to stop! From racquet sports to ball sports, we have a variety of activities to help our junior members learn about fitness and have fun while doing it. 

Discover the benefits

  • Improved confidence and self-esteem
  • Opportunities for fun with friends
  • Promotes strength and development
  • Raises energy levels and reduces anxiety
  • Improved concentration and management of stress
  • Promotes lifelong health and well-being habits
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Junior Strength & Conditioning

Our junior classes are tailored specifically for 11-17 year olds. Get ready to challenge yourself in a safe and fun environment  These classes are a combination strength and conditioning exercises. Push your workout to the next level that includes head to toe workout.

Day and time available:

  • Thursday: 4.00pm - 4.45pm
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Junior Membership

Our Better Health Junior Membership for 11 – 17 year olds provides junior gym access*, swim sessions and a range of fitness classes to help you stay fit, strong and motivated. But we’re not just about physical fitness. Our instructors are also committed to helping you develop a positive mindset and mental resilience.
Feeling good physically and mentally also means feeling safe and supported. We offer a safe space to work out where everyone is welcome and accepted. So come join us and let’s work together to build healthy bodies and healthy minds.

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