Junior Gym sessions at West Denton Leisure Centre, provide a safe and welcoming space where young people can get active, build confidence, and develop healthy habits. With age-appropriate equipment and expert supervision, it’s the perfect place for juniors to enjoy fitness in a fun and supportive environment.
Junior Gym sessions are also available at our other centres across Newcastle, listed below, making it easy for young people to stay active wherever you’re based.
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 – 3.30pm-6pm
Saturday - 9am-3pm
Sunday - 9am-2pm
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 Better UK app.
Juniors will have access to the majority of gym equipment including:
Cardio machines (treadmills, cross-trainers, upright bikes, spin bikes, recumbent bikes and rowing machines)
Resistance machines* (chest press, chest fly, lateral row, cables pulley machines, leg press, hip adductor, hip abductor, lat pull down, shoulder press, leg extension, hamstring curl, & assisted chin-up)
Functional Area* (TRX ropes, kettle bells, bosu balls, skipping ropes, 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.
Before taking part in a Junior Gym session, all participants are required to complete a Junior Gym induction. This introductory session is delivered by qualified Fitness Instructors (Level 2) and is held in small groups of no more than five juniors.
The 30-minute induction focuses on ensuring a safe gym experience, covering essential health and safety guidance, expected behaviour within the gym, and correct use of the equipment approved for junior use. Instructors will demonstrate how the equipment works and provide clear instruction on using it safely and responsibly.
Our Adult & Junior Gym sessions give members the opportunity to bring a child along to the gym at no extra cost. Bookings must be made by the adult using their membership, and the adult is responsible for supervising the junior throughout the session. Each adult may bring only one child, and supervision must be continuous. These sessions are open to children aged 11–17.
Whether your child is already active in sports or you’re looking to introduce them to the benefits of regular exercise, a Better Health Junior membership is the perfect way to get them started on a lifelong fitness journey. With access to age-appropriate facilities and expert guidance, your child can build confidence, develop healthy habits, and enjoy being active in a safe and supportive environment.