Bristol leisure centre gym to shut for major refurbishment

A leisure centre gym will shut for a week to "create a modern and fresh space for working out" with new equipment. Henbury Leisure Centre in Bristol is upgrading its gym and studio facilities this month following investment from Everyone Active.

The leisure centre, which is run by Everyone Active in partnership with Bristol City Council, will begin upgrade works on Tuesday, June 18 until Wednesday, June 26. As part of the refurbishment, the gym will have brand-new equipment from Life Fitness installed, including new cardio equipment such as arc trainers, cross trainers, rowers and treadmills and free weights including benches, dumbbells and squat racks and resistance equipment including dual pulley, lat pulldown, chest press, shoulder press and leg press

A dedicated functional training area will be introduced into the gym to help support the community in reaching their fitness goals. Within the refurbishment, the studio will undergo a complete refresh with all-new equipment, including Keiser bikes and new sets of weights.

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A new sound system will also be installed. The gym will be closed for the duration of the works, while the studio will be shut on some days. Members will still be able to use any other Everyone Active centre at no additional cost during the closures.

A spokeswoman for Everyone Active said the changes will "create a modern and fresh space for working out" and both facilities will also undergo a full redecoration.

Cameron Bate, contract manager for Everyone Active in Bristol, said: “We’re so excited to share our plans for the new and improved gym and studio facilities at Henbury Leisure Centre. The centre plays an important role in helping the local community stay active, so we’re delighted to be able to offer our loyal members a completely revamped space to enjoy their workouts in.

“This investment is a great example of the continued commitment Everyone Active has in supporting our partners, Bristol City Council, to increase physical activity in our communities and our shared goal of reducing health inequalities in the city. We can’t wait to welcome people back to Henbury Leisure Centre once the upgrade works are complete!”

Christina Gray, director of communities and public health for Bristol City Council, said: “Gyms and leisure centres remain essential to promoting community health and wellbeing, offering varied opportunities for residents to get active. Henbury Leisure Centre plays a key role in the local area, making it the ideal candidate for refurbishment.

“The upcoming improvements to Henbury Leisure Centre will not only help to boost the physical and mental health of its members thanks to newly installed state-of-the-art facilities, but it will also help to reinvigorate the centre as a vital social space for residents to meet with others in their local community.

“Last year, we confirmed an investment of over £8 million for Bristol’s leisure centres and swimming pools, which together with our operator’s investment as part of a 15-year deal with Everyone Active, is contributing towards significant improvements across our sites. We have already seen refurbishments at St Pauls Community Sports Academy together with major works which have now started at Horfield Leisure Centre.

“We hope that these improvements will encourage even more residents to consider joining their local gym or leisure centre, and that these improvements continue to benefit Bristol’s communities for years to come.”

The leisure centre will be hosting a free community open day to celebrate the refurbishment on Saturday, June 29. More details to come.