Future Developments at Garstang Health and Fitness Centre

We are delighted to share news of a significant investment into the fitness facilities at Garstang Leisure Centre where we will be investing a combined total of over £230,000.

We’ll be adjusting the layout of the facilities in order to make better use of the available space and providing our members with some fantastic new equipment.
 

What changes are being made to the gym? 

A new, much more substantial gym space will be created by relocating into what is currently the group exercise studio.

This has allowed us to place large orders with fitness equipment providers Life Fitness and Physical Company to completely replace and enhance the equipment in the gym.

Particular highlights include:

• Treadmills, Cross-Trainers, Bikes and Stairmills with a range of different consoles including 16 inch “SE4” touch screens with full internet connectivity and a wide range of immersive on-demand workouts.
• A 4 stack cable multi-jungle with row, pulldown and adjustable cable column attachments.
• Life Fitness Smith Machine, Olympic flat bench press, dumbbells & adjustable benches.
• Hammer Strength half rack and platform with bumper plates for deadlift.
• A full range of Life Fitness ‘Insignia’ fixed resistance machines that will allow you to focus on all major muscle groups.

The flooring will also be replaced and, as part of this, we will create a dedicated area for functional-type workouts and stretching.

All of this combined will significantly improve the workout experience when you come to the gym - more space and better equipment!
 

What changes are being made to the group exercising areas? 

The room currently being used as a gym, will be transformed into a dedicated indoor cycle studio with top-of-the-range ICG bikes from Life Fitness.

The new IC6 indoor cycles have magnetic resistance and are belt driven for extremely smooth operation. They also have a built-in power meter to allow members to track their effort during each class.

We will also be installing some ‘funky’ LED colour changing lights to add to the atmosphere and help with motivation during those hard efforts! Not to mention a brand new sound system so you can really feel the beat & cycle to the rhythm!

Lastly, we will be relocating the remainder of the group exercise classes into the sports hall where incredible new equipment will be provided and a suitable sound system installed. This move not only allows us to increase the capacity of group exercise classes but also allows us to schedule both a cycle class and another genre of class at the same time, therefore offering more options for our members at peak times. 
 

When will this be happening? 

The project key milestones are as follows:

• Thursday 9 July - Build works commence in the new gym. All group exercises classes move into the sports hall. Existing gym remains open.
• Friday 31 July - Existing gym closes so that build works can commence in the new cycle studio.
• Saturday 1 August - New gym opens!
• Saturday 15 August - Indoor cycling classes relocate to the new indoor cycling studio.
   

Can I still use the Centre?

Yes.

We will do everything possible to reduce disruption during the build works. As the new gym is being created, the existing gym will remain open for use (except on Friday 31 July).

Group exercise classes will continue throughout the project but they will be relocated to the sports hall and will operate with an adjusted timetable. Please check the app for details nearer the time.
 

Can I use other facilities?

Members wanting to use alternative facilities can visit the ‘sister’ sites at Poulton, Thornton or Fleetwood as part of their membership.
 

How will I know how to use the new equipment?

All members wishing to use the new equipment will be able to book in for a gym induction. This will be a 1:1 session with a member of staff who will spend time showing you the equipment and making sure you’re confident and competent using it.

You can book an induction or refresher session on the Leisure Centre mobile app or at Reception.
 

How will I know what's going on?

We will send out emails with full details, notification via the Leisure Centre mobile app and provide updates on our social media channels.

This page will also be kept up to date throughout the project in the lead up to the project and throughout. 
  

What will happen to my membership?

There will be no changes to your existing membership. All memberships will be unaffected by this project and payments will continue as per normal.
 

What if I have more questions?

Please speak to a member of our team in the Centre or use the contact us page on our website.