New Junior Gym sessions to help Richmond's young people get active

Young people aged 11 to 17 can now enjoy dedicated, supervised gym time at five different leisure facilities across Richmond.

The recently launched Junior Gym sessions provide children and teenagers a safe, supportive space to build healthy habits for life. Regular physical activity offers a host of benefits, not only improving fitness but also supporting mental wellbeing, helping to relieve stress, boost mood, and better sleep.

Junior Gym sessions are now available for young people aged 11 and above at Hampton Sports and Fitness Centre, Whitton Sports and Fitness Centre, Pools on the Park, Teddington Pools and Shene Sports and Fitness Centre. Young people must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during sessions.

Councillor Alan Juriansz, Lead Member for Sport at Richmond Council, said: "Building healthy habits early is one of the most important ways we can support our young people. Junior Gym sessions provide friendly, supervised spaces where they can be active together."

Junior Gym sessions are staffed throughout, with a team member on the gym floor at all times to help juniors feel welcome, confident and safe using the equipment. 

Junior Gym sessions run across all five sites after school, at weekends and during school holidays. Instructor-led Junior Gym sessions also run at Shene on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 to 9pm. 

How to book

Check timetables, induction details and booking information on the Better website:

• Pools on the Park
• Teddington Pools and Fitness Centre
• Hampton Sports and Fitness Centre
• Shene Sports and Fitness Centre
• Whitton Sports and Fitness Centre