Junior Gym

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Welcome to our Aspire Junior Gym programme

Our Junior Gym programme allows 11 to 15-year-olds access to our Aspire gym floors. Allowing the use of both strength, functional, and cardio equipment.

Our programmed Junior Gym sessions allow children aged 11-15 years to attend on their own, as sessions are led by qualified staff. If you wish to use the gym outside these times you must be accompanied by a responsible adult over the age of 16.

  • young Person membership £16 a month
  • pay as you go juniors £3.60 a session
  • attending with a parent who is a member half price access £1.80


For more details call the membership team on 01924 307820.

Aspire @ The Park Junior Gym

Times Days
​3:30pm - 5pm Mon - Fri
11:30am – 12:45pm Sat / Sun
1pm – 2:15pm Sat / Sun
3:30pm – 4:45pm Sat / Sun

Sun Lane Junior Gym

Times Days
3:30pm – 5pm Mon - Fri
10:30am – 12pm Sat / Sun

NL Junior Gym

Times Days
​3pm - 4pm Mon - Fri
4pm - 5pm Mon - Fri

ML Junior Gym

Times Days
2:45pm – 4pm Mon - Fri

FSC Junior Gym

Times Days
2:30pm – 3:30pm Mon - Weds
4pm – 5pm Mon - Weds
11am - 12pm Mon - Weds

Thornes Park Stadium

Activity Times Days
Junior Gym 4pm - 5:30pm Mon - Fri
Junior Gym 10:30am - 12pm Saturday

Gym Access for Children Aged 11 to 15

Children aged 11 to 15 can use the gym if they have completed an induction and are with a responsible person aged 16 or over. The adult must also have done a gym induction. One adult can supervise up to three children.

The adult must stay in the gym with the child—not in another area or class. They should be close enough to keep the child safe and help them if needed. Children can use all parts of the gym, including cardio machines, free weights, resistance machines, and functional training areas. They must be able to listen and follow instructions. Some resistance machines have height limits. If a child is too short to use one, a Fitness Consultant can suggest a different exercise.

Junior Gym Sessions

We also offer special Junior Gym sessions for ages 11 to 15. These are run by qualified staff. During these sessions, children do not need to bring a supervising adult. Please note, Junior Gym sessions must be booked in advance.

Fitness Classes

Children aged 11 to 15 can take part in regular fitness classes only if they are with and supervised by someone aged 16 or over. We also run junior fitness classes that are led by trained staff. In these classes, children do not need to be supervised by an adult.

Recommended classes for Juniors 11 years+

  • junior gym sessions
  • beginners aerobiking (height dependent)
  • ab classes
  • FloatFit
  • WOD Classes
  • OMNIA
  • specified junior fitness classes
  • beginners body combat 

Recommended classes for juniors aged 14 years+

  • Bootcamp/Urban fit
  • zumba
  • Powerzone
  • aqua fit
  • body tone
  • aqua zumba
  • functional circuit
  • kettlebells
  • legs, bums, tums
  • zumba tone
  • body tone
  • circuit
  • aerobiking / SpinHIIT
  • zumba
  • step
  • deep water exercise
  • HIIT
  • Les Mills Body Pump / GRIT / Body Combat
  • barbell conditioning / RIPPED
  • boxercise /Box Fit
  • STRONG by Zumba
  • Olympic Lifting
  • WOD
  • HYROX

For more information, speak to a member of staff or visit the ‘Junior Gym’ section / Sports Admissions Policy.

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