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Junior Gym and Fitness Classes

What is Junior Gym? 

Junior gym is a dedicated session for children between 11 and 17 years old to introduce them to working out in the gym and help them start their journey towards a healthy and active lifestyle. All sessions are supervised, with a member of the Fitness team present, to ensure they are working out safely. Membership also includes access to our Junior Fitness Classes that take place on the gym floor during the allocated sessions. Keeping everyone fit, active and healthy is important to us, so we want to ensure we offer a variety of fun activities. Sessions are included in the monthly membership or can be booked on a pay-as-you-go basis. All juniors are required to attend Junior Gym Induction before their first session. 

Junior Gym days and times:

Monday - Friday,  3pm - 6pm
Saturday & Sunday, 9am - 1pm

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Junior Gym rules

Juniors are only permitted to use the gym during the designated Junior Gym times. Juniors must book into one of the Junior Gym slots which run Monday - Friday 3pm - 6pm and 9am - 1pm  at weekends. 

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

  • Cardio machines (treadmills, cross-trainers, upright bikes, spin bikes, recumbent bikes, ARC Trainers, & 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, as well as under 5kg dumbbells in the functional area. 

Junior Gym Induction

All juniors are required to book and attend a junior gym induction before attending the first junior gym sessions. Junior inductions are conducted by our level 2 qualified Fitness Instructors in small groups of no more than five people and are 30 minutes long. During the inductions, our Instructors will go over all health & safety information about the gym, explain the gym etiquette, demonstrate the equipment that juniors are allowed to use during the sessions, and show how to use it safely. 

Junior Gym inductions take place:

4:00pm - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday & 9:00am - 11:00am weekends.

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Adult & Junior Gym (11-17yrs)

Calling all gym members with children! Would you like to bring along your child to train with you in the gym? Our new and extended 'Adult and Junior Gym' sessions allow a junior to book into the session, and the adult can book in to supervise whilst working out alongside. The reservation must be made by the junior who books the 'Adult and Junior Gym' session with their membership or pay-as-you-go price. Junior must be supervised and accompanied by an adult at all times.

Session Days & Times: Monday to Friday 5pm - 7pm; Saturday & Sunday, 3pm-5pm.

Supervision: Please note that the adult/parent must actively supervise the child at all times and takes responsibility for the child's conduct and safe use of machines. Only children between 11-17yrs are permitted in the session, and it is limited to one child per one supervising adult. If an adult is not supervising the child or the child misuses the gym equipment or misbehaves, both parties may be asked to leave.

 

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Junior Fitness Classes

Junior fitness classes take place accross the week.They take place in the functional area and group cycle studio combining body weight and functional exercise’s to provide a full body workout.

Cardio

These classes combine rhythmic movements with bodyweight exercises such as jumping jacks, lunges, and burpeesto elevate the heart rate and effectively challenge the cardiovascular system. If you’re new to cycling, you’re also welcome to attend our Group Cycle Basics class, which is included as part of your membership and offers a supportive introduction to get you started with confidence.

 

 Juniors are welcome to attend any Basics classes during designated Junior Gym times, providing a safe and supportive environment to build skills and confidence.

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Junior Activities Timetable

Monday

06:00-10:00 Swim For Fitness Main Pool

11:00-13:00

Swim For Fitness Main Pool

14:50-16:00

Swim For Fitness Main Pool
18:00-19:00 Swim For Fitness Main Pool

TUESDAY

07:00-10:00

Swim For Fitness Main Pool

14:30-16:00

Swim For Fitness Main Pool
18:30-22:00 Swim For Fitness Main Pool

WEDNESDAY

06:00-11:00 Swim For Fitness Main Pool
16:00 - 16:30  Junior Cardio Studio
18:00-19:00 Swim For Fitness Main Pool
21:00-22:00 Swim For Fitness Main Pool

THURSDAY

07:00-11:30

Swim For Fitness Main Pool
12:30-18:30 Swim For Fitness Main Pool

FRIDAY

06:00-11;00 Swim For Fitness Main Pool
12:00-13:00 Swim For Fitness Main Pool
15:00 - 17:00 Junior Gym Gym
17:00 - 19:00 Adult & Junior Gym Gym
20:30-21:30 Swim For Fitness Main Pool

Saturday

07:00-09:00 Swim For Fitness Main Pool
11:30-12:30 Swim For Fitness Main Pool
12:30-13:30 Family Fun Swim Main Pool
13:30 - 14:30 Swim for All Main Pool
09:00 - 17:00 Junior Gym Gym
14:30-15:30 Swim For Fitness Main Pool
15:00-17:00 Adult & Junior Gym Gym

Sunday

07:00-08:30 Swim For Fitness Main Pool
09:00 - 17:00 Junior Gym Gym
10:30-12:30 Family Fun Swim Main Pool
15:00 - 17:00 Adult & Junior Gym Gym
12:30 - 13:30 Swim for All Main Pool
13:30-16:00 Swim For Fitness Main Pool

 

 

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