Thistle Gym

Our Gym is a bit different. With a friendly and relaxed environment, Thistle Gym helps members to improve their health and fitness levels, regardless of their disability or health condition. 

The fully accessible gym hosts a range of exercise equipment to suit all levels of fitness. With trained staff to motivate members, our gym is a welcoming place for all members of the public over the age of 16.

Anyone can become a member for just £25 a year.

General Opening Hours:

Monday - Thursday 8.15am-6pm
Friday 8.15am-1pm

If you’ve been referred to our gym, enjoy these free benefits:

• Safe environment
• Friendly faces
• Skilled staff
• One to one support
• Follow-up sessions

Classes

Monday

PARKINSON’S MAINTENANCE GROUP 10.30am-12.30pm 

Movement to music plus a relaxation session. (must be booked through the Parkinson’s Society, details from gym staff )

GENTLE MOVEMENT AND MOBILITY with Tai Chi and relaxation   12.30-1.30pm 

For helping improve fitness, flexibility and wellbeing.

Tuesday              

GENTLE CIRCUIT     11.00-11.45am  

Low level gentle circuit to help improve all round fitness.

BODY TONING       12.30-1.00pm    

Class to help tone up the body.

MOVEMENT & MOBILITY   10.30am-12 noon,  £2 for past and present participants of Lifestyle courses or free to gym members. A gentle exercise maintenance class including upper and lower body stretches mobility circuit; followed by a 1/2hr relaxation session. 

Wednesday       

GENTLE MOVEMENT AND MOBILITY with Tai Chi and relaxation   12.30-1.30pm 

For helping improve fitness, flexibility and wellbeing.

Thursday            

LUNCH BOX  12.00-12.30pm

Class using boxing equipment and circuit exercise to help increase fitness, tone up and lose weight.

Friday   

GENTLE CIRCUIT  followed by optional relaxation session    10.30-11.15am

Low level gentle circuit to help improve all round fitness.