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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.

Call to book induction

Riverside
CSAC
SWFLC
Dovedale

Riverside CSAC SWFLC Dovedale

Gym at SWFLC

Come to our gym at SWFLC and use a range of equipment with the support of our friendly and qualified gym instructors.

No matter what your exercise goals are, our 30 station gym has everything you need.

If you want some one-to-one help in the gym, you can also book personal training sessions.

Times and prices

Opening hours

During school term time

Monday to Friday, 6.15am to 8am and 5pm to 10pm

Saturday and Sunday, 7am to 8pm

During school holidays

Monday to Friday, 6.15am to 10pm

Saturday and Sunday, 7am to 8pm

Peak times

Monday to Friday 6.15am to 9am and 5pm to 10pm

Saturday and Sunday 7am to 12pm

Off peak times

Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

Saturday and Sunday, 12pm to close

ourChelmsford Lite card prices

Peak prices

Standard: £6.50

Discounted (under 21s): £5.90

Off peak prices

Standard: £5.90

All discounted: £5.40

ourChelmsford Plus card prices

Peak prices

Standard: £5.50

Discounted (under 21s): £5

Off peak prices

Standard: £4.90

All discounted: £4.50

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 so that we can help you achieve your fitness goals.

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.

Price

Monthly members: Free

ourChelmsford Lite card holders: £11.70

ourChelmsford Plus card holders: £10.70

ourChelmsford Plus Discount card holders: £9.70

Things you need to know

Use of Riverside and CSAC

At SWFLC 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 £12 for ourChelmsford Lite card holders, or £11 for ourChelmsford Plus card holders.

Booking

For your first visit to the gym, you will need to book a gym induction by calling 01245 605600.
Once you have had your induction, you do not need to book 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 gym.
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.

About the gym

Suitable for

Wear trainers

Bring a drink

Centre opening times

Monday to Friday, 6.15am to 10pm
Saturday, 7am to 8pm
Sunday, 7am to 8pm
Bank holiday, 7am to 2pm (pool, MUGA and 3G pitch only)
You can view our Christmas opening hours.

Our other facilities may have separate opening times, so please check individual pages.