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Gym

Whatever your fitness focus, train at one of our four gyms and achieve your goals.

Each of our leisure centres, Riverside Leisure Centre, Chelmsford Sport and Athletics Centre (CSAC), South Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre (SWFLC) and Dovedale Sports Centre has a gym to suit you.

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Riverside CSAC SWFLC Dovedale

Gym at Dovedale

Enjoy a quiet gym experience at Dovedale, with all the necessary equipment you need to train.

Before you use our gym, you will have an induction with one of our fitness instructors so that we can help you achieve your fitness goals.

Our gym is open to those aged 16 years and over.

Times and prices

Opening hours

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 5pm to 11pm

Wednesday and Friday, 5pm to 10pm

Saturday, 9am to 5pm

Sunday, 9am to 8pm

Please note that Wednesdays, 7pm to 8pm the gym will be closed for a circuits class.

Peak times

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 5pm to 11pm

Wednesday and Friday, 5pm to 10pm

Saturday and Sunday, 9am to 12pm

Off peak times

Saturday and Sunday, 12pm to close

ourChelmsford Lite card prices

Peak prices

Standard: £6.90

Discounted: £6.30

Off peak prices

Standard: £6.20

All discounted: £5.20

ourChelmsford Plus card prices

Peak prices

Standard: £5.90

Discounted: £5.30

Off peak prices

Standard: £5.20

All discounted: £4.20

Save money by upgrading to an ourChelmsford Plus or monthly Premium membership.

Monthly memberships

Induction

Before you use our gym, you will have an induction with one of our fitness instructors.

During the induction you will discuss your goals, learn how to use the equipment safely and effectively, and get a personalised exercise programme.

Our instructors are on hand every time you come to use the gym, to answer any questions, or update your programme.

You can book a gym induction by calling 01245 605685.

Price

Monthly members: Free

ourChelmsford card holders: £11.50

What you need to know

Use of Riverside and CSAC

At Dovedale you do not need to use a Technogym key. If you want to use the gym at Riverside or CSAC, you will be required to buy a key which allows you to use the equipment with your programme. This costs £11.50.

Booking

Once you have had your induction, you do not need to book in advance to attend the gym.

Lockers and changing rooms

If you want to use a locker, you will need a £1 coin to release the key. You will get the £1 back when you return the key. Lockers are located in the changing rooms.
There is a male group changing area and a female group changing area.
Accessible changing is available.