Exciting improvements coming to your centre!

We are excited to be investing nearly £200,000 in brand new, state of the art, Life Fitness gym equipment, including new cardio and resistance machines as well as new functional kit. 

• Cardio equipment with a range of different consoles including 24 inch and 16 inch “SE4” touch screens with full connectivity and a wide range of immersive on-demand workouts
• Top-of-the-range “Insignia” resistance equipment 
• The addition of plate-loaded strength equipment from Hammer Strength
• Increased range of adjustable cable stacks from the “Signature” range
• Upgraded functional training area including new equipment
• Ability to use the Lifefitness app for the latest programmes and information: Life Fitness Connect

What are the proposed dates for refurbishment?

The main gym area will be closed for 7 days whilst this refurbishment takes place, with specific dates as follows:

• Saturday 8 February 2025 Gym closes
• Sunday 9, Monday 10, and Tuesday 11 February 2025 Removal of existing equipment, decoration & flooring
• Wednesday 12, Thursday 13, and Friday 14 February 2025 New equipment installed
• Saturday 15 February 2025 Newly refurbished gym reopens

What facilities will be affected?

The gym and studio will be completely unavailable during the refurbishment works, however customers will be able to use Rutland Sports Park and Victoria Park Leisure Centre gyms. Some group workout sessions will be available in the sports hall.

Indoor cycling classes will operate as normal. To find out the class timetable click the link below:

Swim & Class Timetable - West Park Leisure Centre

Swim & Class Timetable - Rutland Sports Park

All other areas of the centre will be unaffected, including the swimming pool.

Due to the gym being closed, there will be no inductions or programme review sessions available with gym staff. There will also be no junior gym sessions from Saturday 8 February 2025 through to Friday 14 February 2025.

What will happen with memberships during this time?

Fitness Memberships will run as usual with the group exercise classes and swimming still available for customers to use. 

All Fitness members will also have the option to utilise other facilities across the district, including Rutland Sports Park, and Victoria Park Leisure Centre. 

Can I get inducted on the new equipment?

Yes, absolutely! If you would like a physical induction on the new equipment, you can contact the centre here to request this. Alternatively, the new equipment will have QR codes that can be scanned to provide you with a step-by-step video tutorial.

We also recommend that you download the Life Fitness Connect app so you are ready to hit the ground running!

Prior to starting back why not upgrade your membership to a Premium Membership?

Benefits include:

• Full access to our Gym
• Full access to our Swimming pool
• Full access to Classes
• Access to HealthHero virtual GP
• Access to ARVRA wellness platform
• 33% discount on nutritional courses & 10% discount on 1:1 nutrition and wellbeing consultations
• Book classes up to 14 days in advance
• Free access to Good Boost classes*
• 10% discounts on hot drinks**

How will I be kept updated?

We will be sending emails to our members as well as updating our social media channels. We will also have communication on display in the centre updating you with the latest news leading up to and throughout the works. 

• You can also keep track of progress and see up-to-date FAQ’s on this web page.
• If you haven't already, register for our leisurecentre.com app and enable push notifications 
• Follow our Facebook page for further updates.

If you have any further questions, please ask our reception team, by contacting us here, or calling us on 0115 946 1400.