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Fitness Classes - County Ground Lifestyle Centre

We offer fitness programmes designed to provide all of our customers with a varied and exciting choice of classes. We ensure that a high standard of professional practice is delivered by a dedicated team of qualified instructors.

Multi-level teaching is applied to our classes to ensure that beginners through to advanced participants can attend any class and work at a level most suited to their present level of fitness.

For an overview of all the fitness classes available throughout the Borough's recreation sites please click on the link below.

Corporate Fitness Classes page

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Class Complexity Key

Level

Description

 
1 A low-impact class suitable for beginners and those returning to exercise. level 1
2

A high-impact class aimed at an intermediate level.

May include some flexibility and toning exercise for an all-round work out.

level 2
3

A challenging high-intensity workout.

Combining high and low impact exercise or intense resistance exercises.

Suitable for the more experienced participants aged 16 years and over.

level 3

Class Intensity Key

Level

Description

 
A

An easy class to follow, offering low levels of complexity.

Ideal for beginners.

A Grade
B A class offering moderate to high levels of complexity to challenge the mind as well as the body. B Grade
C A class requiring higher levels of co-ordination. C Grade

level 1Women's Walking Session

Women's Walking Group

Women only leisurely walk led by a qualified instructor.

All year round walks - meet at reception.

Meet new friends and enjoy the fresh air.


Time

Day

Time

Complexity

Friday 11.45am-12.45pm A Grade

Prices

Card Type Price
Swindon Card £2.40
Concession 1 £1.50
Concession 2 £1.20
Full Price(No Card) £3.10

level 1Masters Sessions (50+ programme)Fitness class

Safe, effective and fun classes in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere aimed specifically at those whose needs differ from those of their younger counterparts.

Times

Day

Description

Time

Complexity

Tuesday Seated Exercises 10.00am-11.00am A Grade
Tuesday Line Dancing 11:30 - 12:30 A Grade
Wednesday Stretch and Flex 11.30am-12.30pm A Grade
Thursday Body Conditioning 9.30am-10.30am A Grade
Thursday Tai Chi 12.00pm-1.00pm A Grade

Seated Exercises is a gentle chair based session for those with low mobility.

Line Dancing is fun, sociable and suitable for beginners.

Stretch and Flex is a gentle stretch class designed to help maintain and improve flexibility.

Body Conditioning is a gentle full body workout for general toning.

Tai Chi can aid relaxation and improve both posture and balance.

Prices

60 minute classes

Card Type Price
Swindon Card £4.60
Concession 1 Peak £4.20
Concession 1 Off Peak £2.40
Concession 2 Peak £3.70
Concession 2 Off Peak £1.50
Full Price(No Card) £6.00

Tai Chi 60 minute class

Card Type Price
Swindon Card £6.30
Concession 1 Peak £5.70
Concession 1 Off Peak £3.20
Concession 2 Peak £5.00
Concession 2 Off Peak £1.90
Full Price(No Card) £8.20

level 1Outreach Nordic Walking

The new, gentle, total body way to exercise. Whole body use with no abuse - fitness walking with poles. As you propel yourself forward, you get some upward lifting on every single step and can feel your muscles working. Led by an instructor.

An opportunity to meet new friends.

Time

Place

Day

Time

Complexity

Old Town Gardens (meet by aviary) Sunday 10.00am-11.00am

A Grade

Prices

Card Type Price
Swindon Card £3.10
Concession 1 £2.10
Concession 2 £1.10
Full Price(No Card) £4.10


level 1Outreach Master Sessions (50+ programme) - Keep Fit To MusicWomen only master session

Safe, effective and fun classes in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere aimed specifically at those whose needs differ from those of their young counterparts.

Times

Place

Day

Time

Complexity

Ellendune Community Centre Tuesday 9.45am-10.45am A Grade
Walcot Dome Community Centre Tuesday 9.45am-10.45am A Grade
Wanborough Village Hall Tuesday 1.30pm-2.30pm A Grade
Walcot Dome Community Centre Thursday 11.00am-12.00pm A Grade

Prices

60 minute classes

Card Type Price
Swindon Card £4.60
Concession 1 Peak £4.20
Concession 1 Off Peak £2.40
Concession 2 Peak £3.70
Concession 2 Off Peak £1.50
Full Price(No Card) £6.00

level 1Outreach Master Sessions (50+ programme) - Chair ExercisesChair Exercises Class

Safe, effective and fun classes in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere aimed specifically at those whose needs differ from those of their young counterparts.

Times

Place

Day

Time

Complexity

Ellendune Community Centre Tuesday

11.00am-12.00pm

A Grade
John Moulton Hall, Penhill Tuesday 11.30am-12.30pm A Grade

Prices

60 minute classes

Card Type Price
Swindon Card £4.60
Concession 1 Peak £4.20
Concession 1 Off Peak £2.40
Concession 2 Peak £3.70
Concession 2 Off Peak £1.50
Full Price(No Card) £6.00

Money-saving Offers

If you use one of our gyms, swim in one of our five pools or use one or more of our 80 fitness classes more than once a week, our X-Training Passport will save you money.

We reserve the right to change the time or scheduling of classes.

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