Gyms

Everyone! ExtraCare Gyms are open to residents and the public.

All ExtraCare Gyms are located on the ground floor of our retirement villages.

Email gyms@extracare.org.uk or pop into your local branch.

Not at all! Our gyms are designed for people of all fitness levels, especially complete beginners and those returning to exercise after a break or recovery.

Whether you want to improve your mobility, boot your energy, or simply stay active in a friendly, low-pressure environment our equipment is easy to use. The onsite Fitness Instructor can advise you and set a programme tailored to your goals.

Everyone has to start somewhere, and you are welcome here exactly as you are!

All gyms have parking, including disabled bays, changing rooms with lockers, accessible shower and toilet and water stations (please bring your own bottle)

This varies site to site. Please contact your nearest gym to enquire.

All gyms are accessible and have multiple pieces of equipment that can be used by all. We are actively working on making our gyms more inclusive and accessible than they are currently.

The Thera Trainer Tigo is accessible for wheelchair users suitable for passive, assisted and active training.

Please contact gyms@extracare.org.uk or your local gym

Yes, our gyms are friendly and welcoming a lot of our gym members get involved in other activities and sports offered within the village as well as the classes and many are known to go and enjoy a coffee together after a session.

Activities on offer vary from village to village but can include Pickleball, Walking Football, Walking Netball, Walking Cricket, Bowls, Table Tennis and Line Dancing.

Equipment varies location to location, but all gyms have a wide range of cardio, functional fitness and strength equipment.

Of course, you can arrange a visit at gyms@extracare.org.uk or just pop in to your local gym.

Please contact your nearest gym or email gyms@extracare.org.uk to enquire for current pricing.