Aqua classes
Make a splash at an Aqua class at South Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre (SWFLC) for a fun, low impact way to get fit.
Most of our pool based group exercise classes are held in waist deep water, with one of our expert instructors. The Aqua Deep classes are held in the deep end of the pool.
The minimum age for classes is 14 year old, but classes marked with a * are for over 16s only.
If you want to view our timetable more than seven days in advance, you can download the Chelmsford City Sports app.
Aqua aerobics
Exercise in water offers a great full body workout. It is great for easing pressure on your joints and building strength as you move against the water in the swimming pool.
Most importantly it is a fun way to improve your fitness.
The Aqua Aerobics group exercise class is perfect if you are not confident in the water.
This class runs for 60 minutes and is a low intensity workout.
Aqua deep
Belt-up and enjoy the fun and benefits of aqua aerobics, but in deep water. A dynamic total body workout!
This class is suitable for confident pool users, as it runs in deep water with the aid of buoyancy belts. This class runs for a duration of 60 minutes, with low impact but high intensity.
Aqua fitness
Challenge your entire body with an Aqua Fitness group exercise class.
This class with give you a fun workout in the water that will be kind to your joints, but will work you hard to improve your fitness and endurance.
The Aqua Fitness group exercise class is perfect if you are not confident in the water.
This class runs for 60 minutes and is a medium intensity session.
Standard prices (adults)
- 45 minutes: £7.70
- 60 minutes: £9.30
Discounted (adults)
- 45 minutes: £7.20
- 60 minutes: £8.60
Save money by upgrading to an ourChelmsford Plus or monthly Premium membership.
Standard prices (adults)
- 45 minutes: £6.40
- 60 minutes: £8
Discounted (adults)
- 45 minutes: £5.90
- 60 minutes: £7.30
Save money by upgrading to a monthly Premium membership
We recommend that you book our popular exercise classes in advance.
You can:
- book online or via the app with an ourChelmsford card
- call us on 01245 605600
- visit the centre to book your place
You can book onto classes:
- ten days in advance if you have a monthly membership
- seven days in advance if you have an ourChelmsford Plus card
- two days in advance if you have an ourChelmsford Lite card
- You will need to book a session in advance to guarantee your space.
- If you do not check-in, we will charge you the full amount for the session.
- Please make sure that you have registered your email address with us in order to book online.
- If you can't attend a class that you have booked onto, you must cancel at least two hours before it starts.
- You can cancel online or via the app, by calling 01245 605600 or in person.
- We will charge you the full amount for the class if you do not cancel in time, or if you do not attend.
- You will need to collect a ticket from reception when you arrive for your class.
- You will not be allowed entrance to the class if it has already been running for five minutes or more.
- To allow time for changeovers, classes will finish five minutes before the advertised time.
- If you want to use a locker, you will need to use a £1 token, which you can buy from reception.
- There is a male group changing area and a female group changing area.
- Accessible changing is available on poolside at all times, or near to the gym after 6pm.
