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Gym at Ramsbottom Fitness Centre

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About the gym at Ramsbottom Fitness Centre

Our fully air conditioned fitness suite is the perfect place to reach your fitness goals. Our instructors will work with you to develop a training programme tailored to your specific needs.

Please note: Prior to using equipment in the gym you will be required to complete a Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire and take part in an induction with one of our instructors.

Virtual tour of Ramsbottom gym

Gym opening times

Monday to Friday, 7.15am to 10pm.
Saturdays, 8am to 6.30pm.
Sundays, 8am to 6.30pm.

Last admission - one hour before closing.

We are closed on Bank Holidays.

About our gym equipment

There are different types of equipment in the gym.

Cardio vascular equipment

Cardio vascular equipment is used to increase aerobic fitness to help your heart and lungs grow stronger. Cardiovascular exercise has lots of health benefits like lowering your blood pressure and lowering your risk of heart disease. It also helps you to burn calories and lose weight.

  • Fusion U-Cycle, 4
  • Fusion R-Cycle, 2
  • Fusion Run - Treadmill, 7
  • Fusion X-Train Cross trainer, 4
  • Octane Pro 3700 Cross Trainer, 2
  • SciFit Pro1 Upper Body Ergometer, 1
  • Concept II Rower Model D PM3, 3

Resistance equipment

Resistance equipment is used to work and tone the muscles. Regular resistance training could help strengthen and tone muscles and increase bone mass.

  • Evolve Shoulder Press, 1
  • Evolve Chest Press, 1
  • Evolve Pec Deck, 1
  • Evolve Assisted Chin & Dip, 1
  • Evolve Arm Curl, 1
  • Evolve Tricep Press, 1
  • Evolve Traditional Lat Pulldown, 1
  • Evolve Seated Row, 1
  • Evolve Adductor, 1
  • Evolve Abductor, 1
  • Evolve Leg Extension, 1
  • Evolve Seated Leg Curl, 1
  • Evolve Seated Leg Press, 1
  • Evolve Multi-Pulley, 1
  • Evolve Dual Multi-Pulley, 1

Freeweight equipment

  • Origin Counterbalanced Smith Machine with Bench, 1
  • Origin 117.5Kg Rubber Olympic Weight Set (No Bar), 1
  • Origin Adjustable Abdominal Decline Bench, 1
  • Origin Adjustable Incline Bench, 2
  • Origin Black Rubber Hexagonal Dumbbell Set with Rack 1-10kg, 1
  • Origin Rubber Dumbbell Set with Rack 5-25kg, 1
  • Origin Rubber Dumbbell Set with Rack 25-40kg, 1

Additional equipment

  • 3 x Fit Ball Set with Rack, 1
  • Ab Coaster, 1
  • Deluxe Exercise Mat 182cm x 62cm x 18mm, 2

Membership information

You can join our Active Lifestyle membership scheme to get all-inclusive use of our sports centres. To find out about the benefits of becoming a member and how much you will save visit our membership options page. Please use the link on the right-hand side of this page.

Membership enquiry

Complete the online membership enquiry form and we will contact you as soon as possible to arrange a free, no obligation tour, at your preferred facility. Please use the link on the right-hand side of this page.

About junior gym

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About Active Lifestyle junior membership

Our junior membership is a great way for young people to get their 60 active minutes a day. The membership is available to 11 to 15 year olds. To find out about the benefits of becoming a member and how much you will save visit our membership options page.

When can I use my Active Lifestyle junior membership card?

Swimming at Castle, Radcliffe and Ramsbottom pools

  • For swimming times see our pool timetable. Junior members can use their membership for all general public swimming sessions    including fun sessions. 

Active Lifestyle Junior member gym session times:

During term-time

  • Monday to Thursday, 3.30pm to 5.30pm. 
  • Fridays, 2.30pm to 5.30pm.
  • Saturdays, 10am to 4pm.
  • Sundays, 12pm to 4pm.

During school holidays

  • Monday to Thursday, 1pm to 4.30pm.
  • Fridays, 1pm to 4.30pm.
  • Saturdays, 10am to 4pm.
  • Sundays, 12noon to 4pm.

Active Lifestyle Junior pay as you go gym session times:

During term-time

  • Monday to Thursday, 3.30pm to 4.30pm. 
  • Fridays, 2.30pm to 3.30pm and 3.30pm to 4.30pm.
  • Saturdays, 11am to 12noon and 12noon to 1pm.
  • Sundays, 12noon to 1pm 1pm to 2pm.

During school holidays

  • Monday to Thursday, 3pm to 4.30pm.
  • Fridays, 3pm to 4.30pm.
  • Saturdays, 11am to 12noon and 12noon to 1pm.
  • Sundays, 12noon to 1pm and 1pm to 2pm.

Junior squash times at Castle Leisure Centre

  • Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm.
  • Saturdays and Sundays, anytime during opening hours.