Upcoming pool improvements

We are going to be redecorating the pool and installing new boilers at SWFLC, meaning the pool will be closed and showers will be unavailable for a time. Work starts on Monday 4 November and is planned to finish by Saturday 21 December 2024. You can read more about the SWFLC improvement works and what it means for you. We apologise for any inconvenience.

A row of treadmills, cross trainers, and cycle machines against a wall in a gym, and other cardiovascular machines in the centre.

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. 

You can also find out about our GP referral scheme.  

Our gym is open to those aged 16 and over, or 14 when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Children aged 10 to 15 can also use our Junior Gym sessions. 

Term time opening hours

  • Monday to Friday: 6.15am to 8am and 5pm to 10pm
  • Saturday and Sunday: 8am to 8pm

School holiday opening hours

  • Monday to Friday: 6.15am to 10pm
  • Saturday and Sunday: 8am to 8pm 

Additional daytime gym hours are available. Please contact the gym team on 01245 605606 for more information. 

Peak times

  • Monday to Friday: 6.15am to 9am and 5pm to 10pm
  • Saturday and Sunday, 8am to 12pm

Off peak times

  • Monday to Friday: 9am to 5pm
  • Saturday and Sunday: 12pm to close

Peak prices

  • Standard: £8.40
  • Discounted (under 21s): £7.80

Off peak prices

  • Standard: £7.80
  • All discounted: £7.30

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

Peak prices

  • Standard: £7.10
  • Discounted (under 21s): £6.50

Off peak prices

  • Standard: £6.50
  • All discounted: £6
  • Save money by upgrading to a monthly Premium membership.

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

You can book your gym induction by calling 01245 605600

Price

  • Monthly members: Free
  • All ourChelmsford card holders: £14
  • Once you have had your induction, you do not need to book in advance to attend the gym. 
  • You can get your ticket at reception on your arrival. 

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 £12.50.

  • 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.

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