We’ve got lots of fun fitness activities to highlight the positive impact that moving more can have on your physical and mental health.
You feel great when you move more so come and join in! Bring a friend and have fun with fitness as we celebrate National Fitness Day together.
Free Gym Pass
Dates: 18 to 22 September
Participating Centres: Camberwell Leisure Centre, Dulwich Leisure Centre, Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Facility, Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre, Seven Islands Leisure Centre, Surrey Docks Fitness and Watersports Centre, Southwark Park Sports and Athletics Centre, The Castle Leisure Centre
Get a free gym session to use between 18 to 22 September across our leisure centres. Enjoy a workout, try one of our challenges or come and ask advice from one of our Fitness Motivators. Whether you’re a complete beginner or gym pro, we’re here to help everyone get moving and feel great!
You must book a free gym session in advance. Spaces are limited and will be available on a first come, first serve basis. Must be aged 18 or over.
Personal Training taster session
Dates: 18 September
Times: Vary by site
Participating Centres: The Castle Leisure Centre, Dulwich Leisure Centre, Surrey Docks Fitness and Watersports Centre
Cost: £5 per session
Interested in Personal Training but not sure what to expect? Here’s a great opportunity to book a session with a trainer. You’ll get to train 1-2-1 with a Personal Trainer who will advise what exercises suit your goals. Training with a Personal Trainer can help you achieve your goals quicker so it’s a great opportunity for you to try it at a discounted price.
Book in centre or via the website. You are not able to book via the Southwark Leisure app.
Body Pump and Body Combat Group Exercise Masterclass (members only)
Location: Dulwich Leisure Centre
A great opportunity to enjoy a masterclass in Body Combat and Body Pump taught by Les Mills Master Trainers, Jared Zaphet and Ana-Maria Barrow alongside your very own instructors
- 9:30 to 10:30am BODY COMBAT Max Capacity 19
- 10:45 to 11:45am BODY PUMP Max Capacity 19
Location: Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre
- 6pm to 6:45pm – BODY COMBAT Max Capacity 30
- 7pm to 8pm – BODY PUMP Max Capacity 30
Booking is essential and will be available on a first come, first serve basis.
Pay-as-you-go classes
Participating Centres: Camberwell Leisure Centre, Dulwich Leisure Centre, Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre, Seven Islands Leisure Centre, Surrey Docks Fitness and Watersports Centre, Southwark Park Sports and Athletics Centre, The Castle Leisure Centre
Cost: £10.50 although it does vary by class
We offer a huge variety of classes from yoga to Pilates, Body Pump, zumba, circuits, HIIT, LBT and lots more. Grab a friend to join you for a fun group exercise class. Spaces are limited.
How to book: Download the Southwark Leisure app or book online and pay
Indoor cycling taster session
Participating Centre: Dulwich Leisure Centre and The Castle Leisure Centre
Dulwich times: 3pm to 3:30pm, 4pm to 4:30pm and 5pm to 5:30pm
The Castle times: 9:30am
Cost: Free
Book for a 30 minute cycling taster session and try out the brand new indoor cycling bikes. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned cyclist, this high energy class is a perfect way to boost your fitness. Have fun, feel the burn, break a sweat and experience the benefits in this exhilarating class. Ready to ride?
Guided centre tours
Participating Centres: Camberwell Leisure Centre, Dulwich Leisure Centre, Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre, Seven Islands Leisure Centre, Surrey Docks Fitness and Watersports Centre, Southwark Park Sports and Athletics Centre, The Castle Leisure Centre
Cost: Free
Come and pop in for a tour of your local leisure centre. You can discover what activities are available and the different membership or pay-as-you-go options to suit you. You can even sign up on a Free Swim and Gym membership whilst you’re there. The fitness team will be ready with advice on how to get started. No booking required simply turn up on the day.
Posture MOT sessions
Date: Wednesday 18 September
Time: 8am to 8:45am, 9am to 9:45am, 10am to 10:45am, 11am to 11:45am, 12pm to 12:45 and 1pm to 1:45pm
Participating centre: Dulwich Leisure Centre
Cost: Free
Each session is 45 minutes and you will learn all about how to use your body whilst moving. It will focus on breath, posture and technique. These are group sessions for up to four people. We advise you to wear normal comfortable gym clothes.
Sessions must be booked in advance and spaces will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis.
How to book: Call Dulwich Leisure Centre on 020 8693 1833 or book at the centre reception.
Free self-service health checks
Participating centres: The Castle Leisure Centre and Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre
Cost: Free
Visit our self-service health kiosks to check your health in less than 5 minutes. Measure your blood pressure, heart rate, body fat, height, weight, body mass and stress. Kiosks are available in the centre foyer and residents are welcome to use it at any time. You do not need to be a member and no booking is required.
Free health check
Location: Camberwell Leisure Centre
Date: 18 September between 3pm to 7pm
Southwark Vital 5 Team is visiting Camberwell Leisure Centre to give advice on your family’s health on vaccines, diabetes, blood pressure, healthy weight, smoking, alcohol, mental health, cancer screening and more. Visit the team and you’ll be able to:
- speak to health professionals about your own wellbeing
- get your blood pressure and weight checked, get advice on smoking and alcohol, and support for your mental wellbeing
- find out about preventing, and managing long-term conditions such as diabetes
- get advice on local screening for breast, bowel, cervical, lung and prostate cancer
- find out about local services that can help you, including leisure centres and cost of living advice
No booking necessary.
