Junior Gym at East End Pool gives young people the chance to stay active in a friendly and well-supervised setting. These sessions are designed to support fitness development, encourage confidence, and help juniors form positive exercise habits, using equipment appropriate for their age and experience.
Junior Gym sessions also run at other leisure centres across Newcastle, listed below, offering plenty of flexible options.
Designed for 11–17-year-olds, our Junior Gym sessions give young people the chance to be active in a secure and encouraging setting. Sessions are supervised by qualified staff who can offer help and advice on using the gym equipment correctly. All participants must attend a Junior Gym induction before their first session to learn safe and effective exercise practices.
Before their first Junior Gym session, all participants must attend a 30-minute induction. Led by Level 2 qualified Fitness Instructors in small groups of up to five, the session covers gym safety, proper use of approved equipment, and expected behaviour, giving juniors the knowledge and confidence to exercise safely.
During Junior Gym sessions, participants can use a wide range of equipment, including:
Cardio machines: treadmills, cross-trainers, upright and recumbent bikes, spin bikes, and rowing machines.
Resistance machines: chest press, chest fly, lateral row, cable pulley systems, leg press, hip adductor and abductor, lat pulldown, shoulder press, leg extension, hamstring curl, and assisted chin-up.
Functional training area: TRX straps, kettlebells, bosu balls, skipping ropes, steps, slam balls, battle ropes, plyo boxes, and small free weights.
Please note that juniors cannot use the main free weights area, and only the lightest weight plates should be used on resistance machines to ensure safe training.
Adult & Junior Gym sessions allow members to bring one child with them to the gym at no additional cost. The adult must make the booking through their membership and is responsible for supervising the child for the entire session. These sessions are available for children aged 11–17, and supervision must be maintained at all times.
A Better Health Junior membership is a great way for children aged 11–17 to begin their fitness journey, whether they’re already involved in sports or just starting out. With access to equipment suited for their age and guidance from trained staff, juniors can gain confidence, develop healthy habits, and enjoy being active in a safe and encouraging environment.