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Fitness Centre

The most popular facility within Sport Central is our Fitness Centre which sets new standards for equipment and customer service. It boasts cutting edge equipment throughout and has more than 150 stations for you to enjoy.

The Fitness Centre has been equipped with high quality PRECOR cardio-vascular machines and Gym 80’s high specification Sygnum range for our core resistance and free weights equipment. All of the cardio machines have personal entertainment systems as well as docking ports for iPods, other USB and MP3 players.

The Fitness Centre is split into four key sections: Free Weights, Cardio-Vascular, Fixed Resistance and Core. This ensures that you can get a balanced work-out and that, no matter what your personal goals, we have both the equipment and people to help you reach them.

Memberships

There are a variety of membership options available that will enable you to access the Fitness Centre.

Fitness Centre access is included within Platinum, Complete Swim & Fitness and Central Fitness Memberships.

To find out more about our great memberships visit Memberships .

Opening Times

The Fitness Centre is open at the following times:

Monday to Friday:  06:30-22:00
Saturday and Sunday: 08:00-21:30

Off peak times are as follows:

Monday to Friday: 09:00-17:00
Saturday: After 17:00 
Sunday: All day

Peak times operate outside of the above times.

Facility Charges

Fitness Centre session prices are as follows:

Member Concession Non-member
£5.49/incl (Peak) £6.25 £7.99
£3.99/incl (Off Peak) £4.25 £5.49

Member = Applicable to individuals that hold a Sport Central or Coach Lane membership.
Concession = Norhumbria University students, Staff Members, U16's or over 60's. Proof required.
Non member  = Applicable to those that do not hold a membership or qualify for concession rate.

Fitness Centre sessions are included in Platinum, Complete Swim & Fitness, Central Fitness.  If you have a Central Swim membership you will qualify for member rates.

To find out more about our great range of memberships visit Memberships.

To book a Fitness Centre session visit our Online Booking System.

Individual Fitness Plans

As a fitness member you benefit from a free Individual Fitness Plan tailored to meet your needs and help you to acheive your goals. Your fitness instructor will put the plans into practice and review your progress regularly. Individual Fitness Plans provide the gateway to getting fit, having fun and living a healthier lifestyle. Whether you wantto lose weight, gain muscle or simply keep in shape we'll draw up a personal plan just for you.

Speak to one of our Sport Central staff members for more information about our Individual Fitness Plans.

Fitness Inductions

Before starting to use one of our Fitness Centres, we require every user to undertake a fitness induction. This is to ensure that everyone is fully aware of how to use the Fitness Centre safely and get the maximum amount of enjoyment and benefit from the equipment within it. The induction is a physical session so please come prepared for a workout in appropriate gym kit. The induction also includes your first session so you can train immediately after to get the most out of the equipment straight away.

If you have any special requirements for your induction or any medical conditions that may be pertinent then please speak to one of our Customer Service Assisatnts who would be happy to help.

Prices:
A fitness induction is included if you take out a Platinum, Complete Swim and Fitness, Central Fitness or Coach Lane Membership.

If you decide to use the Fitness Centre on a casual basis and pay for each session that you attend, our induction prices are as follows:

Member: inc/ £10:49* (*If you hold Central Swim membership)
Concession: £10.49
Non Member: 15.75

Online Fitness Inductions

If you have used Fitness Centres in the past and you are already familiar with exercise then you may be interested in taking the Online Fitness Induction.

We have recently developed an in-depth, informative, and innovative online Fitness Centre induction. Simply sign up for your membership and complete the induction from the comfort of your own home.

If you have never used a Fitness Centre before or it has been a while since you last visited you can undertake a face to face Fitness Induction.

Fitness Instructors

Our team of fully accredited, experienced and enthusiastic instructors are here to offer help, advice and support. Their friendly approach and depth of knowledge will help you put your Personal Fitness Plan into practice!

Health MOTs

Here at Northumbria University Sport we are committed to making sure that all of our customers are healthy and happy!

Our Health MOTs are offered as 3 packages, Bronze, Silver and Gold and are specifically designed to assess general fitness - find out your BMI, muscular endurance, flexibility and much more!*

MOT TABLE

*Dependent on package.

Health MOT's are available during the following times:

Monday - Friday: 10:00 - 12:00 (noon), 15:00 - 17:00, 20:00 - 21:00
Saturday and Sunday: 18:00 - 20:00

Health MOT's can be booked using our Online Booking System

Your Sport Central Fitness MOT will be conducted by a qualified Sport Central fitness staff member and is designed to give you an insight into your current levels of health and fitness. Please note that our fitness staff are not medically trained and can only provide advice and explanation commensurate with their qualifications and experience. Should you have any concerns with regard to your results, you should consult a trained physician or Doctor without delay. The Sport Central MOT should not be considered to be a substitute for consulting a Doctor if you have a medical condition or have any health related concerns
Holistic Therapies

Due to popular demand Holistic Therapies are back at Sport Central!

Holistic therapies will be delivered by a Federation of Holistic Treatments Practioners, Dr Wan NG.

All treatments aim to be relaxing and depending on the treatment benefits include removing toxins, improving functions of the nervous  and immune system, blood circulatory, skin and muscles conditions, promoting an overall general feeling of well being.

Treatment Duration Price
Aromatherapy (essential aromatic oils and carrier oils) 30/60 minutes £15/£30
Indian Head Massage 30/60 minutes £15/£30
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (mainly carrier oils, aromatic oils may also be added) 30/60 minutes £15/£30
Reflexology 30/60 minutes £15/£30
Thai Foot Massage 30/60 minutes £15/£30

Please note:

  • You must bring your own large towel for all treatments especially those involving oils
  • You must arrive 5-10 minutes prior to the scheduled appointment and report to Sport Central reception.
  • Avoid eating a heavy meal or drinking alcohol 4-5 hours prior to treatment.
  • Wear light loose fitting clothes.

You can book a treatment by visiting Sport Central reception or using our Online Booking System. Please note if you are not a Northumbria student or staff member you will need to sign up.

Booking Instructions

If you intend to use our Online Booking System please follow the instructions below:

  1. Choose Sport Central as your preferred booking site.
  2. Select holistic therapies as Activity Type.
  3. Select either Holistic Treatment 30 mins or Holistic Treatment 60 mins as the activity.
  4. Select the date you would like to book, please note that sessions run weekely from 20th September.
  5. Select the slot you would to book.