Free fitness open day at CSAC

Free fitness open day

You are invited to join us at CSAC on Saturday 16 November for a day of free fun and fitness, for members and non-members alike.

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You are invited to join us on Saturday 16 November for a day of free fun and fitness, for members and non-members alike.

We have free classes, gym trials, group training sessions and wellness workshops happening all day. You can see our What's On section for details.

If you’re planning on attending a class or gym session, please wear gym wear and trainers.

You’ll need a £1 coin or a shopping trolley token to use our lockers. Remember to bring some water too!

Free gym sessions

We have free gym trials running all day, or you can try out group training in the gym with our free tasters.

Free taster classes

We also have a wide range of express classes you can try out, including:

Body Pump
Body Combat
Dance Aerobics
Stretch & Tone
ShBam
Circuits
Zumba
Pilates

Free talks and workshops

Our knowledgable team of experts will also be holding 30 minute wellbeing talks and workshops:

9.45am: Nutrition for Vitality
10.30am: Mindfulness and Movement
11.15am: Boost Your Confidence
12pm: Managing Stress
1pm: Stay Strong After 40
1.45pm: Get Better Sleep

Junior gym

If you struggle with childcare, we've got you covered.

You can book your child aged 10 to 15 onto one of our supervised Under 16s Gym sessions. They can discover a world of fitness with a qualified instructor close to hand, while you enjoy a workout in the gym or studio. Booking is essential.

Guests and non-members

To guarantee your spot in our free classes and sessions, you need to book you place as soon as possible.

If you’re not already a member, you’ll just need to set up a free lite account online.

You can:

create a free lite account
download our app for iPhone or Android
Find 16 November on the calendar and book your free classes on the app

Then just come along on the day with your gym kit and we’ll welcome you in!

Or you can just come along on the day, head to our welcome table in reception and we’ll get you all set up.

Existing members

If you are already a member, you can log into to your Chelmsford City Sports App and book online as usual for the special classes and Group Training Taster in the gym on 16 November (bookable now).

Chelmsford Sports and Athletics Centre (CSAC) is based in Melbourne in North Chelmsford, just behind Melbourne Avenue.

Our address is 84-64 Salerno Way, Chelmsford CM1 2EH

You can also view our How to find us page for full details.

Parking is free to all our visitors and members.

The minimum age for:

group exercises classes is 16
for a gym trial is 18
under 16s gym sessions is 10

Children under 12 will need to be brought to the centre and dropped off by an adult.