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Fitness Suite

Our fantastic 'state-of-the-art' Fitness Suite boasts the very latest Fitness Suite Treadmills
Technogym equipment having undergone extensive refurbishment in September 2009. The 60 station gym includes the Technogym Wellness System which is operated by the TGS Key, an electronic memory key that holds all your fitness needs and results enabling you and your Fitness Instructor to monitor and review your progress (the Wellness Key can be purchased from Reception and costs £10.00).

Whether you're wanting to lose weight, improve your general fitness or improve your muscle tone, we have the highest quality user-friendly equipment in the area to help you achieve your health and fitness goals in a relaxed and friendly environment under the supervision of our REP qualified Fitness Instructors.

Fitness Suite Free Weights

Induction Process

All customers wishing to use the Fitness Suite must attend our three stage induction process. Stages One and Two are booked as separate one hour sessions enabling the Fitness Instructor to show a maximum of three customers at a time the full range of equipment on offer. Stage Three is booked on an individual basis and enables the Fitness Instructor to design a fitness programme tailored to you personal goals, needs and ability.

Stage One inductions are bookable in advance at Reception with stages Two and Three booked through the Fitness Instructor. We will of course upgrade your programme at any time to ensure your targets are kept bang up to date.

Induction Process Information & Gym Etiquette

Personal Training Sessions

Fitness Suite Radiant Machine For customers looking for extra advice, guidance and motivation, personal training sessions are available with our qualified Fitness Instructors which can provide an invaluable complement to your fitness programme. Simply speak to your Fitness Instructor for more information and how to book.

Exercise on Prescription

Bridport Leisure Centre works in partnership with local medical professionals including GP's, Practice Nurses and Physiotherapists enabling patients to be referred to the Centre for Exercise on Prescription. Under this scheme, patients are provided with an exercise programme suited to their needs and abilities, which will encourage them to enhance and sustain their quality of life. Contact Reception for further details or speak with your GP.

Time Zone and Energy Zone

Our Time Zone sessions for 14 and 15 year olds and Energy Zone sessions for 10 to 13 year olds enable children to exercise in the Fitness Suite using the cardiovascular equipment, abdominal equipment and other non-weight bearing activity.

The Energy Zone sessions run during the week under the supervision of our qualified Fitness Instructors and must be booked in advance. At weekends, Energy Zone users can use the Fitness Suite for a workout at any time as long as they are accompanied by an adult also working out at the same time.

Fitness Suite Treadmills

Inclusive Fitness

We are keen to offer facilities that meet the needs of everyone. We have certain equipment which has been specifically designed for wheelchair users, the visually impaired and so on. Please ask our Fitness Instructors for more details.

Braille and tactile signage, a lift, a fully automated access door, dedicated lockers, hearing loop at Reception, contrasting colours on the equipment (adjustment handles) are some of the features to make life in the Centre easier. Most importantly, our staff have been fully trained in disability awareness and have excellent knowledge of many different impairments. Where possible, we have tried to remove the barriers to participation encouraging fitness for all.