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We offer a welcoming and supportive environment for women of all backgrounds to stay active, socialise, and improve their wellbeing. Join us for our dedicated women’s only gym sessions and fitness classes throughout the week.

Women’s Only Gym Sessions

Our women’s only gym sessions provide a comfortable and private space for women to exercise with confidence.

  • Monday: 11:00 – 16:00
  • Tuesday: 08:00 – 13:30
  • Wednesday: 08:00 – 11:00 & 17:00 – 22:00
  • Thursday: 08:00 – 11:00
  • Friday: 11:00 – 13:30 & 16:00 – 19:00
  • Saturday: 09:00 – 13:00
  • Sunday: Mixed all day


Please note - outside of the women’s only sessions, the gym operates as a mixed space during our general opening hours

  • Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 22:00
  • Saturday & Sunday: 09:00 – 17:00
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Women’s Only Fitness Classes

Join in our women’s only fitness classes led by experienced female instructors. A great way to stay active and meet others in a friendly atmosphere.

Monday – 10:00 – 10:40 LBT (Legs, Bums & Tums)
Tuesday - 10:00 – 10:45 Body Conditioning
Wednesday – 10:00 – 10:40 Pilates &  17:15 – 17:55 LBT
Thursday - 10:00 – 11:00 Tai Chi &  18:00 – 18:40 Pilates
Saturday - 10:15 – 10:55 Dance Fitness

Note all classes are subject to change, for the latest timetable click below

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Adult & Junior Gym - Female Only

Our Adult and Junior Gym - female only sessions are the perfect opportunity for you and your junior to train together, and allow a junior member to attend outside of traditional junior gym hours, provided they are accompanied by an adult. 

Our female-only adult and junior gym sessions take place in our main gym as follows:

  • Monday: 11.00-16.00
  • Tuesday: 08.00-13.30
  • Wednesday:08.00-11.00 & 17.00-22.00
  • Thursday: 08.00-11.00
  • Friday: 11.00-13.30 & 16.00-19.00
  • Saturday: 09.00-13.00

Our gym is a discreet, private area for you to exercise and feel comfortable in. As part of a monthly junior gym membership you receive a free induction in how to use the equipment safely and how to get the most out of your exercise.  

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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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