The gym at Penistone Leisure Centre is open to everyone aged 16 or over (or 12-15 if accompanied by an adult). There is a group of people who are super fit and train hard, but a lot of people come just to get a bit fitter.
All of the staff who open the gym are unpaid volunteers.
Inductions:
Inductions are necessary for all new members of the gym (even if you came years ago, or have been inducted at another gym). Your induction and first session are FREE. To book go to our gym induction booking form.
Gym Opening times:
Mondays:
- 6am-12noon **Early bird**
- 2-4pm **School holidays only**
- 5pm-9pm
Tuesdays:
- 10am-12noon
- 2-4pm **School holidays only**
- 6pm-8pm
Wednesdays:
- 6am-12noon **Early bird**
- 2-4pm **School holidays only**
- 6pm-8.30pm
Thursdays:
- 8am-12noon
- 2-4pm **School holidays only**
- 6pm-8pm
Fridays:
- 10am-12noon
- 1-3pm
- 2-4pm **School holidays only**
- 6-8pm
Saturdays:
- 9am-2pm – **now permanent longer session**
Sundays:
- 10am-12noon
All gym sessions are for inducted users only. To get your free induction and first session, fill out our gym induction booking form
Note: Bank holiday and holiday period opening times can be different to the above. Please check on notices at the centre or contact us by email, look at our latest posts, see our Facebook page or call us on 01226 763949/07526 253100
Prices: £3 per visit or £6.50 for a weekly pass (a rolling week like Tuesday to Tuesday, not a calendar week) or £22.50 for a monthly pass.
Become a volunteer!
Do you get a lot out of Penistone Leisure Centre? Could you give something back? The gym at Penistone Leisure Centre is run entirely by volunteers and the more people who get involved, the better service we can provide for the community.
If you are a qualified gym instructor who could help us increase the hours we can offer inductions, please let us know. In exchange for a 2hr volunteer session per week, you get 24/7 access to the gym for your own personal training.
If you are not a qualified gym instructor but could be on reception, we would also love to hear from you. In exchange for a 2hr volunteer session per week, you get free access to the gym for your own personal training during all gym opening times.
Equipment
THE MACHINE WEIGHTS ROOM
Fitness machines:
- 3 Treadmills
- 2 Bikes
- 1 Stepper
- 3 Cross Trainer
- 1 Concept Rower
- Balance board
Weights Machines:
- Arm Curl
- Shoulder Press
- Chest Press
- Lat Machine
- Leg Extension
- Leg Curl
- Leg Press
- Abductor Machine
- Multi Hip Machine
- Abductor Inner Thigh Machine
- V-fit sit up training
THE FREE WEIGHTS ROOM:
- Smiths Machine
- Dumbbells: 2×1 kg to 2x40kg
- Arm Pully
- Flasy Power Station
- Kettle Bells 2×2.5kg to 2x24kg
Hi there!
I was wondering from what age do you need to be to join the gym, as my teen would love to go here.
Many thanks,
Tom
Hi Tom,
12-15 year olds are welcome to use the cardio areas of our gym, subject to completing an induction and being accompanied by a responsible adult. Teens 16/17 can use the gym without their responsible adult present, though their PARQ (form completed at induction) must be signed by their parent/carer.
Hope this helps. If you would like to book an induction for you teenager, you can do so here-
https://www.penistoneleisurecentre.org.uk/gym/gym-induction-booking-form/
Feel free to contact us on 07526253100 with any further questions.
Best wishes,
Fran
Can I just walk in? Like do I have to be a memeber or anything? Do I just pay at the entrance?
Hi Derek,
You need to do an induction before you can use the gym – book here: Gym induction booking form. Once you’re inducted, you can just come when you like. It’s £2/session or £5 per week or £17.50 per month and you can mix and match which you buy. There’s no tie-in.
Currently member at Scissett but Penistone would be nearer – can I have visit to have a look before I commit
Hi Mel,
Of course you can visit – pop in at any of our opening times – these are on our gym page. There is no commitment though, we don’t tie you into any contract – it’s just £2 per visit, £5 per week or £17.50 per month and you can mix and match those to suit yourself. You can also book a free induction, where one of our gym instructors will show you around the equipment and help with any questions you have about training.
i think the gym should start at 4pm not 6pm
Paul,
We’d love to open at 4 pm – and we’d love to open at weekends too. At the moment we are a volunteer organisation and so our opening times reflect the hours that volunteers can cover. When we get more volunteers, then we’ll be able to extend out opening times.
Martyn
Hi Paul,
We have a new volunteer and are trying sessions during skating. Look here for new times.
just checking the website is up to date as far as opening times and introductory sessions
Hi Barry,
Yes the website is up to date. The Friday inductions could be stopping soon though.
Rachel
I’m wanting a 1 on 1 personal trainer is this something u do at all. Thankyou
Hi Liane,
Yes we do have personal trainers. Either Leigh, Jamie or Simon could work with you. You can find their contact details by following the above links.
Rachel
Do you do passes for the gym and classes combined?
Thannks
Hi Christine,
I’m afraid we don’t have combined passes as the gym is run by the centre volunteers and the classes are all run by different coaches. Some of the coaches have offers though for their own classes if you look at their individual pages from the Classes page.
Is the gym open Wednesday mornings
Hi Gemma,
The gym is open 10-12 on Wednesday mornings
Rachel