Gym, classes and fitness
We're dedicated to helping our members stay active in whatever way suits them. That's why we've developed a comprehensive plan to ensure we can provide you with the support you need.
We offer a range of memberships to suit you, depending on your needs, from Swim Only deals to our all-encompassing Premium Plus membership.
Alternatively, we also welcome day visitors - find out how to create your free Places membership and claim your day pass.
Pay as you go
We also welcome day visitors to our gym and fitness facilities, with day passes available. To purchase your day pass, you will first need to create a free Places membership. You can then book onto the sessions as you wish.
Current prices
- Adult gym session: £8.50
- Older adults gym session: £6.50
- Student gym session: £6.50
- Junior gym session: £6.50
Other discounts may apply. Contact us for more information on Aldershot Pools & Fitness Centre.
Please note that our gym closes at 5.45pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Personal training
Are you doing the same workout each time you come to gym? Are you lacking motivation? Are you not achieving your goals?
If you relate to any of the above, personal training is for you! The clue is the title – Personal training is all about you! With a range of packages & prices available, what are you waiting for?
Meet your PTs
We've got a great team of personal trainers at Aldershot Pools & Fitness Centre. Meet the team!
Mia Lamport
Personal Trainer
Mia is a passionate level 3 personal trainer who enjoys helping clients and increasing their confidence in the gym. She is a spinning instructor, an aqua aerobics teacher and also an exercise referral specialist. Her aim is to encourage and guide people to become the healthiest version of themselves and transform them through fitness. She loves encouraging clients of all ages to achieve their fitness goals whether that be weight loss, to build muscle or improve cardiovascular health.
mialamport@pfpleisure.org
Sammy Wilson
Personal Trainer
Sammy is a former elite athlete and so she understands the value of building a solid strength foundation. Sammy believes that being strong not only enhances performance, but also makes you more resilient in life. Whether your goal is weight loss, sports performance, or staying injury-free as you get older, Sammy’s strength training approach can help you achieve it!
samanthawilson@pfpleisure.org
Ask a member of the team at Aldershot Pools & Fitness Centre for more details or call us on 01252 323482.
Group workout classes
We host a range of classes, across all intensities so whatever you’re in the mood for, come along and dance, lift, run & relax with us.
Group workout classes
We operate a range of fitness classes at our centre, both in and out of the pool. Take a look at some of the types of activities we've got for you:
Core conditioning
Muscle toning class focused on improving core strength and endurance, using a variety of equipment.
Circuits
An exciting mix of body weight and external weighted total body conditioning exercises - resulting in a full body workout.
Box Fit
A cardiovascular fitness boxing class with Boxing combinations - high intensity and fun!
Legs, Bums and Tums
A fun and easy to follow class targeting the legs, bums and tums.
Steady and Strong
This class combines day to day functional movement, strength improvement activities.
Take a look at our class timetable to find the one for you. Prices are available to view on our timetable.
Gym support
We offer a free one-to-one support session for our members* to help familiarise you with the gym, to get to know your goals and build a personalised workout plan. We’ll ensure you leave the session feeling confident and ready to start your programme. The session lasts for an hour and can be booked online.
You are also welcome to book one free 15-minute programme review a month, just speak to a member of our team.
Our gyms are not always manned, but rest assured support is never far away. Our equipment is labelled with QR codes, which when scanned, provide you with a video tutorial.
For all your digital fitness tracking and programming support, visit the 'digital fitness' section of our Places Leisure app.
*One-to-one support sessions are free of charge to Premium Plus memberships, Premium memberships and Gym Only memberships. For Places Members, One-to-one Introductions are included in the casual entrance fee rate.
Gym etiquette
We want everyone's time in our gym to be as comfortable as possible, so we ask all visitors to remember the below when using the facilities.
- Please help us keep the gym clean by wiping down equipment after use
- Wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the activity you're doing
- Lifting barefoot or in socks is permitted on lifting platforms only. Read our full footwear policy here.
- Make use of our lockers for bags
- Our gym's aren't always manned, so if you require assistance or support when there are no team members on the gym floor, please visit our friendly reception team
- In case of emergency, push the assistance alarm
- During busy times, please be mindful of the length of time you spend on each piece of equipment to allow other gym users to complete their workout
Junior Gym etiquette
- A gym induction must be completed before using the gym
- 1 adult (18 years+) can attend with up to four Junior members and is responsible for the Junior member's conduct
- You must follow all exercise programme advice given by our Fitness team
By following the guidance above, we hope all visitors can enjoy their visits to the gym.
*One-to-one support sessions are free of charge to Premium Plus memberships, Premium memberships and Gym Only memberships. For Places Members, one-to-one Introductions are priced at the casual entrance fee rate.
Junior fitness
We believe a physically active child is much more likely to become a physically active adult. We run the following supervised sessions for children aged 11-15 years to attend:
- Monday - Thursday 4.00pm - 5.00pm
- Saturday - 9.00am - 1.00pm
All junior gym users must complete a group introduction before using the gym independently. These sessions last 30 minutes and can be booked with a member of our team when joining.
An induction will need to be completed at each centre to be used
Once a junior member has completed their introduction and received programme advice they can attend outside the above supervised sessions with a parent/guardian or appropriate adult (18+) on a ratio of a maximum four juniors per adult.
Big Sister project
Big Sister helps girls aged 9-15 in target areas feel ‘sport ready’ by recruiting a network of ‘big sisters’ to empower and enable girls to enjoy sport, exercise, and physical activity during puberty.
As part of our commitment to helping girls get into activity we are offering a free membership to girls who meet the eligibility criteria*, or a 50% discounted membership for all other girls, which includes:
- Unlimited gym use during Junior Gym hours, which includes a gym induction (11-15 year olds)
- After initial gym induction, unlimited access to the gym at any time when accompanied by an adult aged 18+
- Unlimited swimming
- Age appropriate group workout classes including exclusive We Move classes every Tuesday and Thursday, from 4pm - 5pm
- Friendly on-site team, to support you through your activity
- Free access to Places Leisure App and Virtual Studio which includes a Big Sister channel
To enquire, click the button below and complete the form, a member of the team will be in touch:
*Proof of eligibility required. Click below for full details.
Exercise Referral
Exercise Referral is a formalised method of enabling those with certain medical conditions, and health risks, to access exercise in a safe and effective manner. Having been referred by a registered health professional you have the reassurance of knowing that physical activity is considered to be appropriate for you.
Proudly supporting the We Are Undefeatable movement
Exercise Referral programme
About the programme
Engaging in regular physical activity can positively impact your health in a variety of ways, whether that's weight management, mental wellbeing, heart health or muscle and joint mobility.
Being active not only helps manage existing health conditions but can also help to prevent future health conditions.
Exercise Referral at Places Leisure offers an ideal opportunity for People with long-term health conditions to increase their physical activity and enhance their overall health and wellbeing in a personalised way.
Who is eligible?
Individuals with a range of long-term health conditions, such as asthma, arthritis, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, depression, anxiety, and osteoporosis are welcome to join the programme.
How do I sign up?
If you have a long-term health condition, including those mentioned above, simply consult your GP, nurse, physio, social prescriber or other healthcare practitioner.
If you meet the eligibility criteria, they can refer you to your preferred Places Leisure centre.
What is included?
Our programme offers expert, personalised support tailored to you to increase your physical activity and enhance your long-term health and wellbeing.
Your journey will include:
- Initial health assessment from a qualified instructor
- Support on exercise goals and techniques
- Personalised guidance and encouragement
- Drop-in supervised support sessions
- Ongoing support & advice
- Access to the gym, swimming pool, and group workout classes
We empower our Customers to build sustainable, long-term habits that go beyond a 12-week programme to ensure you build healthier habits for life. That's why you'll receive a discounted membership during and after your programme so you can continue your journey with us.
Wellness programmes
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Weekly classes led by a qualified Phase 4 Cardiac Rehabilitation instructor designed to increase physical activity. Suitable for people recovering from heart attacks, heart surgery and cardiac interventions. A consultation will be carried out before attending your first class.
- Thursdays 11.30am - 12.30pm
- £60 for a 12-week programme
Speak to a member of the team for more information.
Classes to reduce pain
Free - Pain Joints: this session is designed to benefit people with chronic knee/hip pain and general joints pain. 30 min class will allow to become more confident with daily activities, increase muscular strength, increase balance and become more active.
- Thursdays 1.00pm - 1.30pm
Free - Pain Low Back: this session is designed to people with low back pain. 30 min class will help to reduce but not eliminate pain completely. The session will increase confidence with normal activities, learn techniques to relieve pain and strength low back muscles.
- Tuesdays 1.00pm - 1.30pm
Accessibility in the gym
Accessibility is important to us at Aldershot Pools & Fitness Centre. As such we offer a range of equipment for wheelchair users, or people with limited mobility that has adjustable settings and can be used safely with appropriate support.
Accessibility information at Aldershot Pools & Fitness Centre
Our friendly gym team are here to help. If you are interested in using the gym please do not hesitate to Contact Us. We’ll book you in for an appointment with a member of the team who can show you around the gym and work out a programme that meets your needs.
In our main gym area our hand bike and chest press can be adapted to support use by wheelchair users, while our leg curl, leg extension and seated bike are accessible to those who are able to transfer into a chair or with less severe mobility issues.
We also have a free weights area and functional equipment including kettlebells, dumbbells, resistance bands and medicine balls that can be incorporated to provide a more varied workout.
