Older teen girl at the gym

For kids that want to get into the gym, we run dedicated sessions where they can use our cardiovascular equipment and some fixed resistance equipment, under the supervision of our specially trained instructors.

Our Junior Gym sessions will prepare teens for full-time use of the gym from 14 or 16 years old.

Junior Gym sessions at Riverside Leisure Centre are for children aged 10 to 13, after which full-time use of the gym is available from age 14.

Times

  • Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays: 4pm to 5pm
  • Saturdays and Sundays: 12pm to 1pm

Prices

  • ourChelmsford Lite card: £6.10
  • ourChelmsford Plus card: £5.10
  • ourChelmsford Premium Members: included

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Junior Gym sessions at Chelmsford Sport and Athletics Centre (CSAC) are for children aged 10 to 15.

Children aged 10 to 13 will follow a set programme.

Those aged 14 and 15 will follow their own bespoke programme, set by our gym staff at their induction.

Full-time use of the gym is available from age 16.

Times

  • Monday to Friday
    • Junior gym: 4pm to 5pm
    • Teen gym: 3.30pm to 5pm
  • Saturdays and Sundays: 12pm to 1pm
  • Bank holidays: 10.30am to 12pm

Prices

  • ourChelmsford Lite card: £5.90
  • ourChelmsford Plus card: £4.60
  • ourChelmsford Premium Members: included

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

Junior Gym sessions at South Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre (SWFLC) are for children aged 10 to 15.

Children aged 10 to 13 will follow a set programme.

Those aged 14 and 15 will follow their own bespoke programme, set by our gym staff at their induction.

Alongside cardiovascular equipment, those aged 12 to 15 will also be able to use some fixed resistance equipment.

Full-time use of the gym is available from age 14 when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Times

  • Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays: 5pm to 6pm and 6pm to 7pm
  • Wednesdays: 5pm to 6pm
  • Saturdays: 10am to 11am and 11am to 12pm

School holidays only

  • Thursdays and Fridays: 9.30am to 10.30am and 10.30am to 11.30am

Prices

Ages 14 to 15

  • ourChelmsford Lite card: £6.10
  • ourChelmsford Plus card: £5.10
  • ourChelmsford Premium Members: included

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

Junior Gym sessions are very popular, so you must book in advance. You can book a Teen Gym session online, via the app or by calling the centre:

You can book:

  • 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
  • All first-time attendees must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, as we require a signature on a Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q).

  • If an attendee is aged 10 to 12 years old, we also ask that a parent or guardian collect them from the gym or provide written agreement allowing them to leave the centre unaccompanied.

At Riverside

  • There is a male group changing area and a female group changing area located by studio 2 on the first floor.
  • A Changing Places area is located by studio 1 on the first floor.
  • Lockers with number keypads are located in the dryside changing room near the gym on the first floor.

At CSAC and SWFLC

  • If you want to use a locker, you will need a £1 token from reception to release the key. You will get the £1 back when you return the token.
  • There is a male group changing area and a female group changing area.
  • Accessible changing facilities are available.

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