Plymouth’s award-winning
community gym
★★★★★
Your fitness,
your community
Whether you’re looking to lose weight, tone-up, improve your mental health, or enjoy any of the other countless benefits of keeping active, YMCA’s welcoming and friendly gym community is where you can make it happen.
Join our with our contract memberships from just £22.99 per month
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We believe everyone should enjoy the benefits of good health & wellbeing
Health and wellbeing is the bedrock that enables people to develop in all areas of their life, from education and employment to relationships and social networks. As a charity, supporting people’s health & wellbeing is one of our core missions
What makes our gym stand out?
We’ll admit, if you’re training to be a champion bodybuilder or looking for a ‘selfie-booth’, then we’re probably not for you. But if you simply want a high-standard, affordable gym, staffed by a friendly team, along with great kit and an amazing class timetable, then we’re certainly the gym for you!
Welcoming Community Atmosphere
Some gyms can feel intimidating for some people, but not YMCA – we’re a down-to-earth, community-focused gym that’s welcoming and inclusive to all people, whatever your ability, experience or goals.
Great Equipment
We use top-of-the-range Precor® (part of Peloton™) cardio and strength machines, high-spec functional kit and JORDAN free weights. We also have a huge functional fitness zone and rig.
Friendly, personable staff
Our gym is fully manned by approachable and friendly trainers who are always there to help. You’ll also always be greeted by a friendly face at our reception desk!
Free Parking
We have ample free parking at our site, or you can reach us easily from local bus routes or use our bike locker if you prefer to cycle. See our finding us page for more information.
Helping Local People in Need
Your gym membership directly supports YMCA Plymouth’s charitable work with vulnerable people in our local community.
Huge Class Timetable
We have one of the biggest group fitness class timetables in Plymouth, along with the best Immsersive Cycle Studio around. With our classes you’re guaranteed to have a fun with up your workout routine.
Fitness Classes & Spin Studio
We have one of the largest selection of group fitness classes available in Plymouth including in one of the south west’s most advanced cycle studios. You can get unlimited access to over 20 different classes on our £25.99 per month membership, or get a a discounted pay-as-you-go rate with any standard gym membership.
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Take look at our Gym
At the YMCA Plymouth gym You will find a full range of smart cardio equipment, complete with apps where you can watch live TV and much more. We have top-of-the-range Precor resistance machines incuding plate loaded and pin selected machines. Our complete fitness suite also contains a huge free weights and functional training area complete with JORDAN free weights, power racks, powerbags, kettlebells, medicine balls, and huge functional QUEENAX rig.
If you want a closer look before joining please call us on 01752 201918 or email info@ymcaplymouth.org.uk and we can arrange a tour.
Personal Training
Level-up your workout and reach your goals faster.
Our affordable personal training aims to get you the maximum results in the minimum time. Our team of exceptional trainers will tailor a structured programme that works for you and your goals.
You don’t need to be intimidated with personal training – we’re proud to say we have some of the friendliest, down-to-earth instructors you’ll ever meet. You can expect guidance and support from your trainer enabling you to learn new skills, improve technique as well giving you health and nutrition guidance – helping you to make real lasting changes for life.
Personalised Programmes
Make your membership count! You know the story, you sign-up to a gym full of enthusiasm but after a few weeks it gets boring, you don’t feel like you’re seeing the results you want – or if you’re honest you’re not sure what you’re doing. Maybe Google it? But you only find a bewildering number of websites saying all kinds of “best workout for this or that.”
Don’t worry, this situation is normal – and that’s where we’re here to help. Of course we offer very affordable personal training packages, but we also offer one-off programmes which have the option of renewing every 6-8 week for you. It’s a the perfect way to start your membership with a plan, a plan that works for you and your goals and gives you the right balance of variety to keep things interesting and push you towards your goals. One of our expert trainers will sit down an dhave a chat with you to discuss what you want from your membership and write you your own bespoke plan based on your own gym experience, aims, time and commitment level. We will also go through each exercise with you to ensure you have the correct technique and are using appropriate weights and equipment. It’s all about you and our jobs is to help make this membership work for you.
The cost is less than one month’s membership, but the benefit from using this can mean the difference between 6 months of membership giving you little results compared to 6 months of membership getting you real results.
Prices:
£20 per person
To book please enquire at the gym office or email your details to fitnessprogramming@ymcaplymouth.org.uk
Armed Forces discounts
As part of the Armed Forces Covenant, we’re proud to support our service members by offering discounts on our gym membership and more!
Get gym access and classes for only £17.99
Find out more about the other discounts included in this membership by clicking the link below.
FIND OUT MOREWhere are we?
We’re based on Honicknowle Lane opposite All Saints Academy School. Our centre was originally known as the Kitto centre.
Our Commitment
We are committed to delivering a high-quality service to everyone. Whether you are new to the gym environment, training with a training target, our friendly and experienced staff are here to help you reach your goals.
