Try something new!

Don't be shy - give something new a try! Here are a few top tips for your first visits for gym, swim and classes: 

 

Gym –

• Things to bring: cash for the car park, towel, water bottle, £1 coin or a padlock for the locker
• Sign up for Your Journey if you haven’t already – free personalised sessions to get you started
• Ask one of the fitness team to show you how to use any unfamiliar equipment
• Download the Places Locker app to track your Moves and link to some equipment
• With weights, start low, get your technique right, then build

 

Swim –

• Things to bring: cash for the car park, costume/trunks, goggles, towel, shampoo, swim hat, £1 coin or a padlock for the locker
• Pick up a free SWIMTAG from reception to track your swim and link to our Places Locker app
• Feel free to take your towel with you to poolside if you feel self-concious
• If you’re lane swimming, choose the right speed for you and follow the direction of the arrows

 

Classes –

• Things to bring: cash for the car park, small towel, water bottle, £1 coin or a padlock for the locker
• Arrive 5-10 mins before the start
• Tell the instructor about any injuries and get some advice on technique
• Be social! Chat to the other participants, or take a friend 
• Don’t worry if you don’t pick it all up the first time – you will!

Useful apps - 

• Places Locker - see all your activity in one place, fitness programmes, challenges and more! 
• SWIMTAG - track your swims, take part in challenges  and link to Places Locker.