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 - simply create your free Places membership before visiting.
Our pay as you go gym sessions cost £7.35 for adults and £5.35 for juniors/concessions.
Please find our gym opening times below;
Monday - Friday: 6.30am - 9.00pm
Saturday - Sunday: 8.00am - 6.00pm
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
- 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.
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.
Classes at Knightwood Leisure Centre
We operate a range of fitness classes at our centre. Take a look at some of the types of activities we've got for you:
Functional Circuits
A high intensity circuit based class using exercises that resemble daily activities. This total boday workout uses functional equipment such as kettle bells and ViPRs to increase fitness levels, fat burning and strength.
HIIT
High Intensity Interval Training is designed to get the most out of your workout, helping burn more calories and get fitter, faster.
Absolution
This workout helps strengthen and shape your stomach and increases that feel-good factor about your figure by focusing on torso and abdominal exercises.
STRONG Nation
Combining many of the fundamentals utilised in HIIT, STRONG Nation combines interval workouts with the science of Synched Music Motivation to help you maximise your results.
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 Wednesday 3.30pm - 4.30pm for 13-15 year olds.
- 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 sign up, please visit the centre where a member of the team will be happy to help.
*Proof of eligibility required. Click below for full details.
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?
Ask a member of the team at Knightwood Leisure Centre for more details or call us on 023 8027 6254.
Are you a personal trainer looking for a space to rent? We invite self-employed trainers to contact us to arrange a visit, just drop us an email.
Exercise referral scheme
If you have suffered an illness or recently had an operation our GP referral sessions will help you get back into fitness. You’ll need a ‘prescription to exercise’ from your doctor to get started and our instructors will support you through your sessions.
Ask a member of the team for more information or call us on 023 8027 6254
Proudly supporting the We Are Undefeatable movement
Junior fitness
Health, fitness and remaining active starts at a young age; we encourage younger members of the community aged 11-15 to attend Junior Gym sessions to learn about the world of fitness!
Junior fitness
We encourage children to enjoy an active lifestyle and believe a physically active child is much more likely to become a physically active adult.
Our junior fitness is included within the 4 free juniors Premium membership offering. Teens from the age of 11 years can use the gym*
All junior gym users must complete a group induction 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
Prior to attending the gym, a HCS form must be completed with the authorisation of the juniors’ parent or carer.
Each junior is issued a programme card by the PT during the gym introduction to encourage and enforce safe practise within the gym.
Junior/Concession prices: £5.00
Session times
All junior fitness sessions are supervised by a Level 3 Personal Trainer. Please see below the timetable:
Monday - Friday: 4.15pm - 5.00pm
Saturday - Sunday: 11.30am - 12.30pm
Please book these sessions in advance online, through the Places Locker app or at reception. There are 16 spaces available per session.
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.
For more information, please call a member of the team on 023 8027 6254.
*Please note that outside of the supervised teen fitness sessions, juniors aged 11-15 must be accompanied by an adult or guardian aged over 18. The supervision ratio must be 1 adult/guardian to 4 juniors.
Lane swimming at Romsey Rapids
Swimming is a great way to stay physically active, whatever your age or ability.
Lane swimming at Romsey Rapids Sport Complex, is included within all Premium memberships at Knightwood Leisure centre.
To learn more about our swimming at Romsey, view the timetable via the link below.