Riverside Gym | State of the art gym in the heart of Chelmsford

There is a wide range of equipment you can use including:

the best Technogym equipment that is accessible to all
Arena Rig functional training frame (please check the class timetable for Arena classes using the rig).
free weights with up to 50kg dumbbells
plate-loaded weights machines
Olympic lifting platform
sled track

You will have expert gym instructors on hand to support you as you achieve your health and fitness goals, from losing those first kilos to training for a marathon.

If you want some one-to-one help in the gym, you can also book personal training sessions.

Our gym is open to those aged 14 and over, but under 16s need to book a place to attend the gym between 3.30pm and 5.30pm Monday to Friday.

Younger children can use our Junior Gym sessions.

Opening hours

Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 6am to 10pm
Tuesday and Thursday, 6am to 10pm
Saturday and Sunday, 6am to 7pm
Bank holidays, 9am to 5pm

Peak times

Monday to Friday, from opening to 9am, and 5pm to 10pm
Saturday and Sunday, 6am to 12pm

Off peak times

Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Saturday and Sunday, 12pm to 7pm

Peak prices

Standard: £10.30
Discounted (under 21s): £9.30

Off peak prices

Standard: £9.30
All discounted: £8.10

Save money by upgrading to an ourChelmsford Plus or monthly Premium membership.

Peak prices

Standard: £9.00
Discounted (under 21s): £8.00

Off peak prices

Standard: £8.00
All discounted: £6.80

Save money by upgrading to a monthly Premium membership.

Before you use our gym, you will need to have an induction with one of our gym instructors.

You can book an induction by calling us on 01245 615079.

During the induction you will discuss your goals, learn how to use the equipment safely and effectively, and get a personalised exercise programme.

At Riverside you will receive a Technogym key with your programme on, which allows you to use the equipment in the gym. You will also have access to the mywellness App, where you can follow your progress. You will also be able to track your exercise outside of the gym, link other fitness trackers and create your own programmes.

You will also get a full body composition assessment and health check.

Our instructors are on hand every time you come to use the gym, to answer any questions, or update your programme.

Price

Monthly members: £13.50
ourChelmsford Lite card holders: £27
ourChelmsford Plus card holders: £27

If you lose your Technogym Key, you will need to pay to replace it.

For your first visit to the gym, you will need to book a gym induction by calling 01245 615079
Once you have had your induction, you do not need to book to attend the gym.

14 and 15 year olds

All members who are 14 or 15 years old need to book a place to attend the gym at Riverside between 3.30pm to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday (excludes school holidays).
You can book online, via the Chelmsford City Sports app, by phone or at reception.
These sessions can be booked up to 72 hours in advance.
If you arrive at the centre without a booking and the session is full, access to the gym will only be available when another under-16 member leaves the gym.
You can cancel your booking up to two hours before the start time without being charged. If you book a gym session and do not come, you will be charged for the session.
The only time you will need to book a space to attend the gym at Riverside is between 3.30pm and 5.30pm Monday to Friday during term time.

If you have an ourChelmsford Premium membership, you can tap straight through the barrier.
If you need to pay for the gym you will need to go to reception to pay and activate your ourChelmsford card.
If you have forgotten your card you will need to collect a barcode from reception or a kiosk to get through the barrier.
If you require use of the lift to access the first floor, you will need to go to reception to activate your ourChelmsford card.

There is a male group changing area and a female group changing area located by studio 2 on the first floor.
A Changing Places area is located by studio 1 on the first floor.

Under 14s

We offer Junior Gym sessions for people aged between 10 and 13 years.
You will need to book a session in advance online. Find out what sessions are running on our class timetable.

Under 16s

All members who are 14 or 15 years old will need to book a place to attend the gym at Riverside between 3.30pm to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday (excludes school holidays).
You can book online, via the Chelmsford City Sports app, by phone, or at reception.
You can book these sessions up to 72 hours in advance.
If you arrive at the centre without a booking and the session is full, access to the gym will only be available when another under-16 member leaves the gym.
You can cancel your booking up to two hours before the start time without being charged. If you book a gym session and do not come, you will be charged for the session.
Last entry to the gym for under 16s will be 5pm on weekdays, and they will be required to leave the gym by 5.30pm, unless accompanied by a paying parent or guardian.
The only time you will need to book a space to attend the gym at Riverside is between 3.30pm and 5.30pm Monday to Friday during term time.
At weekends, under 16s can stay until the gym closes at 7pm.