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WHAT IS JUNIOR GYM?

WHAT IS JUNIOR GYM?
Junior gym is a dedicated session for 11-17 year olds. The session allows them to start their fitness journey in a safe environment that’s fun & effective, whilst improving their health & wellbeing.

Juniors will have access to the majority of gym equipment including:

Cardio machines (treadmills, cross-trainers, upright bikes, recumbent bikes and rowing machines) 
Resistance machines* (chest press, chest fly, lateral row, cables pulley machines, leg press, hip adductor, lat pull down, shoulder press, leg extension, hamstring curl) 
Functional Area* (bosu balls, steps, slam balls, battle rope, plyo boxes, small free weights) 
Juniors are not able to access the free weights area. *Juniors are required to use the lightest weight plates when using the resistance machines.

All juniors are required to have a junior gym induction before being allowed into the gym.

Monday-Friday: 15:45 - 16:45
Weekends: 11:00 - 12:00


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Junior Gym

Junior gym is a dedicated session where teens and 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, however, are required to book a junior gym induction prior to attending the session. 

Sessions take place daily and include:

Monday to Friday – 15:45 - 16:45

Saturday & Sunday – 11:00 - 12:00

During holiday periods we also offer the following additional times. Please note that all sessions must now be pre-booked via our online booking system or our app.

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Junior Gym Induction

Before attending their first junior gym session, all juniors must book and attend a junior gym induction. These inductions are conducted by our Fitness Instructors who hold a level 2 qualification, and are conducted in small groups of up to five people. The inductions last 30 minutes and cover all health and safety information pertaining to the gym. Our Instructors will also explain gym etiquette, demonstrate the equipment that juniors are permitted to use during the sessions, and instruct on how to use it safely.

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Adult & Junior Gym Sessions

Adult and Junior Gym is a session adults can an enjoy a gym session with a junior. Juniors must be booked into the session and supervised by the adults at all times. A booking for the adult must be done separately. Only children between 11-17 are permitted into these sessions. The session is limited to one child per adult. Juniors must have an induction prior to attending the sesion.

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Friday Night Project

The Friday Night Project provides a weekly youth club based within Dorking Sports Centre. The project gives young people aged 11-16 access to a range of sports, activities and gym sessions for an affordable price. The sessions run every Friday from 4-6pm and are run by our fitness instructors.

 

 

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