The Friendship Cafe

Gymnation has a membership from over twenty nationalities. It was established as a non profit making charity, making health and fitness facilities available to the local community. We are trying in particular to encourage the take up of exercise amongst the locals and the so-called 'hard to reach' groups. We have won national awards and recognition for work in the community, particularly with young people. As the main sessions are mainly dominated by males there are also female only sessions with a qualified female instructor. Membership fees are kept at a minimum to encourage uptake of exercise.

You will not find a sauna, spa or swimming pool at GymNation, but you WILL find a friendly community atmosphere, where people talk to each other instead of listening to loud music, and the cost is low so as to be affordable.

We have a wide selection of free weights and machines, dumbells from 2 to 70kgs, and a modest boxing workout room and a cardio area which includes bikes, rowing machines, steppers and treadmills.

There is no extra charge for inductions or introductions to the gym, but it is a compulsory requirement for Health & Safety reasons. As well as the induction a simple and strictly confidential health questionnaire will be required to be completed.

You are welcome to ask for any advice from any of our qualified instructors. Please remember to speak to your GP before undertaking any new programme of exercise, especially if you have long term medical conditions, are on any type of medication, pregnant or had a baby in the past 18 months.

Chand (above) is one of our longest standing members and volunteers. You don't need to look like Chand or be a supermodel to attend. We have people from all different backgrounds and age 

Membership & Costs

£16 per month, £5 one week or £2 a session

Please note that young men aged between 14-16 are charged £1 a session and can attend upon completion of a parental consent form and an introduction to the gym by one of our instructors.

They can attend any of the above morning sessions or Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings between 7pm - 9 pm when the gym is generally quieter and we can ensure that there is sufficient staffing to supervise and advise.

Female Only Sessions

£8 per month or £1 a session. (see timings at top of page)

Please ensure that all prospective members have read, understood and completed the Gymnation Conditions of Use form

Gymnation Conditions of use

Thanks to the Trusthouse Charitable Foundation