Fitness classes

Don't worry if you haven't been as active during lockdown, our coaches are here to support you and help boost your fitness levels. 

Our leisure centres are now open, in accordance with Covid-19 measures. Our current programme includes gym, swim and classes only. If you are attending the gym check how busy gyms are before you set off. If you are planning to swim or take part in a class you need to book online up to seven days in advance. 

For on-demand classes, daily workouts, challenges and run programmes download our Wellness app. Alternatively, see our information on how to keep active during lockdown.

Indoor fitness classes

Our indoor fitness class programme offers a range of classes suitable for all abilities, from Pilates to HIIT workouts you can choose a workout to suit your fitness level. 

All fitness classes must be booked in advance by visiting book a class.

Outdoor fitness classes

Outdoor classes include Bootcamp, Bodycombat and Metafit. Outdoor classes are available at Consett Leisure Centre, Meadowfield Leisure Centre, Riverside Leisure Complex, Shildon-Sunnydale Leisure Centre, Teesdale Leisure Centre and Wolsingham Leisure Centre. All outdoor classes must be booked in advance by visiting book a class. In the case of bad weather outdoor classes will be moved inside, wherever possible. 

Gentle exercise

Our gentle exercise programme is great for people starting their fitness journey. Our coaches design gentle exercise to suit you and can include seated aerobics, standing aerobics and gentle movements. 

Gentle exercise classes must be booked in advance by visiting book a class.

Virtual fitness classes

Keeping active has never been so important and we want to help you get moving.

We have teamed up with Technogym to launch a mix of live and on-demand fitness programmes on the TechnoGym - mywellness app. You'll find 100 pre-recorded classes from the fitness experts at Technogym alongside the familiar faces of fitness instructors and coaches from our leisure centres. You can also join our fitness instructors live for some of your favourite classes. Daily exercises, challenges and run programmes will continue to be available on the app.

Guidance on attending a fitness class

Please follow our guidance for attending an outdoor class: 

• Please wear a face covering whilst moving around the leisure centre. Face coverings can be removed during your activity. 
• Classes are designed to allow for social distancing and we ask that you are mindful of this during the session. 
• If equipment is being used this will have been sanitised before your session and additional hand sanitiser will be available. 
• You will need a mask if you need to use the toilet facilities inside the leisure centre.
• Training clothes, water and gloves are advisable for our outdoor sessions.
• Outdorr classes may be cancelled or moved indoors in wet and extreme weather conditions.