Live well, love local

Take your workplace wellbeing to the next level and discover the art of living well at Life Leisure.

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At Life Leisure, we really love what we do and the people we do it for. We believe that physical activity can enhance the health and well-being of communities, and we work to positively impact the mental, social and physical good health of local people.

We are a Community Interest Company (CIC) wholly owned by Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council and work to ensure all residents can access affordable provision within their communities.
Our ‘Purpose’ is simple: “we exist to improve the lives of others”. This drives everything we do at work and is as relevant for our workforce as it is for our customers, and our mission is “to develop a healthier and more active community”.

We enshrine all of this into our strap-line “Live well, live life”

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At Life Leisure, we’re big on supporting local and giving as much as we can to the people of Stockport. As part of our efforts, we offer selected local companies an reduced membership rate, helping us to provide the opportunity for all Stockport residents to get active in whichever way you choose.

So, it’s now even easier to prioritise you and take the steps needed to improve your health, fitness, and overall wellbeing.

Many of us spend hours sitting down each day, so it’s important to ensure we’re giving our physical and mental health some TLC. Here are some of the key advantages regular exercise can have on employees and workplaces:

  • Healthier work force
  • Lower absenteeism
  • Increase in productivity levels
  • Boost morale
  • Happier, healthier work force
  • Reduce stress and anxiety levels
  • Great for mental Health
  • Quality social time

Employees

Membership options

At Life Leisure, we’re big on supporting local and giving as much as we can to the people of Stockport. As part of our efforts, we offer selected local companies a corporate membership package, helping us to provide the opportunity for all Stockport residents to get active in whichever way you choose.

Invest in yourself and enjoy access to unlimited use of the gyms, pools, group exercise classes, relaxation areas and more at eight Life Leisure hubs in Stockport.

Payment options:

  • Monthly direct debit
  • Pay in full and receive 12 months for the price of 11
  • Invoice direct debit or bacs
  • Company salary sacrifice

Our corporate membership rate is also extended to spouses/partners of employees living at the same address, so you can share your benefits with your nearest and dearest.

For employees of current corporate partners, please head to your local Life Leisure hub for more details and to join.

Eligibility ID is required, so please bring along with you proof of employment for one of our corporate partners.

Our corporate membership enables you access to the gyms, swimming pools* and group exercise classes at all Life Leisure hubs:

  • Life Leisure Avondale*
  • Life Leisure Brinnington Park
  • Life Leisure Cheadle*
  • Life Leisure Grand Central*
  • Life Leisure Hazel Grove*
  • Life Leisure Houldsworth Village
  • Life Leisure Romiley*
  • Stockport Sports Village

You can also enjoy the use of our relaxation facilities which include:

  • Health suite at Life Leisure Grand Central: Sauna, steam room and jacuzzi
  • Thermal suite at Life Leisure Hazel Grove: Sauna and steam room
  • Sauna at Life Leisure Cheadle and Stockport Sports Village
  • Sauna and steam room at Life Leisure Romiley

Employers

Why partner with Life Leisure? Encourage a healthier, happier workforce with opportunities for:

  • Discounted membership rates
  • Two week free trials for all employees
  • Team building events
  • Wellness days
  • Movement challenges
  • ‘Company of the month’ draws

Further discounted rates are available for businesses with 10 or more employees joining Life Leisure.

For more information and to discuss a partnership, please contact Ellen McDowall, Sales Manager.

Email: ellen.mcdowall@lifeleisure.net
Phone: 07798 698 630

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What's on at our eight hubs

Get Started programme

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Get Started programme

We understand that everyone will have a different reason for taking the step into our hubs, so we have created four bespoke options to ensure you’re catered for no matter what.

  • Quick Start: A small group appointment providing an overview of the gym and a quick walkthrough of each piece of equipment. (Included in gym access membership packages)
  • Kick Start: A 1-1 appointment including a personalised gym programme and exercise planner. (Included in gym access membership packages)
  • Health Start: Using the Boditrax machine for a body scan and wellbeing analysis to gain quick, non-invasive body stat measurements. (Included in gym access membership packages)
  • Jump Start: Introduction to personal training. Priced at just £52.00 for three introductory sessions with one of our in-house personal trainers.

These options are available to you throughout your journey with Life Leisure, so you can always come back for a refresh or try another one of the package appointments.

*Only one Jump Start per member permitted.

Raquet sports

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Raquet sports

Badminton, Tennis, Pickleball, we’ve got it all. Plus, try Padel at Greater Manchester first indoor Padel court at Life Leisure Houldsworth Village – the fastest growing sport in the world!

Available at:

  • Badminton: Avondale, Brinnington Park and Houldsworth Village.
  • Tennis: Stockport Sports Village
  • Table tennis: Avondale and Brinnington Park
  • Pickleball: Avondale and Brinnington Park
  • Padel: Houldsworth Village

Group exercise

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Group exercise

Life Leisure offer a fantastic range of group exercise classes catering for all fitness levels and abilities. Our friendly and fully qualified instructors are always on hand to welcome you and provide support if you’re a beginner or new to a class and will also motivate you to challenge yourself if you are a regular class participant!

We have classes to suit everyone and can work with you to find the right classes to suit your needs. Whether you want to lose weight, tone up, improve strength, or just have fun with others, there’s something for everyone.

We’re also proud to have two official HYROX partner gyms at Houldsworth Village and the H1VE studio, both offering a number of dedicated HYROX training sessions each week.

Powered by H1VE

H1VE is a group personal training studio located at Life Leisure Stockport Sports Village, combining cardio, functional, strength and conditioning training. Branching off and forming part of the H1VE group training family at some of our other hubs are the following group exercise classes and studios:

R1G
R1G training spaces are designed to give you a taste of what the H1VE studio is all about and feature four classes designed to boost your fitness and increase your strength. Situated in the gyms at Life Leisure Grand Central, Hazel Grove, Houldsworth Village and Romiley.

GL1DE
Step into a cutting-edge functional training space at Life Leisure Grand Central. GL1DE classes are designed to provide a dynamic full bodyweight workout, featuring innovative incline-based equipment.

RUMBLE
The RUMBLE studio at Stockport Sports Village will bring the thrill of the ring to your fitness routine with boxing inspired group classes using punch bags, air bikes, weights, and more!

Inclusion

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Inclusion

Regardless of ability or background, there should be no barriers to the benefits of community activity and wellbeing. At Life Leisure we are working hard to make our hubs more inclusive for all.

If you or someone you know would benefit from quieter gym sessions, tailored swimming sessions or a place for children with SEND to explore and meet new people, please take a look at our inclusive offering here.

Swimming

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Swimming

Discover the perfect place to swim at a pool near you. Our pools are located at our Avondale, Cheadle, Grand Central, Hazel Grove, and Romiley hubs. You can book sessions in advance online to ensure availability, though walk-ins are welcome if space permits. Check our app or website for the latest availability and to book your session.

We have swimming sessions catering to all types of swimmers:

  • General swim: Open to everyone for a leisurely swim. Whether you want to swim for fun, with the family, or for fitness, our General Swim sessions are open for everyone to enjoy the pool.
  • Lane swim: Designated lanes for focused swimming and training. A time to relax, focus on you or maybe work on structured length swimming. Age 13+
  • Fun swim: Family-friendly sessions which include floats for you to enjoy. Slide access is also available during these sessions at Life Leisure Grand Central.
  • Inclusive swim: Designed for individuals with disabilities or those needing extra assistance. These sessions include our therapeutic warm water swimming and SEND friendly environments, which aim to help familiarise swimmers with our pool space.

Football

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Football

Adult and junior pitch hire on one of our 11 outdoor pitches at Stockport Sports Village is available for seasonal training, club home fixtures and recreational use. Prices start from as little as £25.00 per hour, with casual ‘drop in and play’ also available at off peak times for those who just want a casual kick about. Indoor and outdoor football is also available at Brinnington Park.

Life Leisure have partnered with SK Ballers to offer the best football league experience in Stockport. Leagues currently run on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Stockport Sports Village.

For more details on football at Life Leisure, please visit click here.

Community

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Community

Life Leisure are much more than just a gym. We offer many different ways for people to get active, so that the whole Stockport community can reap benefits of physical activity in ways that suit them.

We’re constantly evolving and bringing more community activities to our timetable. Ranging from low impact exercise, social sports and a simple free brew and a biscuit, we’re passionate about improving the lives of others.

For more information on any of our community programmes, please browse our website, visit your local hub or email ross.mcguigan@lifeleisure.net

Kids and tots

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Kids and tots

If you have little ones, we’ve also got them covered. With a weekly timetable of classes for children aged 5-12 and sessions suitable for the littlest members of our community, the whole family can embrace a more active lifestyle at your local hub.

Kids activities

Tots activities

Family fitness

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Family fitness

Train together as a family and take advantage of our fantastic membership add-on for children aged 4-15. Go for a dip in the pool, come along to supervised family gym sessions and create lasting, positive habits.

Take a look here for more details on our add-on memberships.

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