Junior Fitness
GymX fitness sessions are for young people aged between 11 – 16 years old.
If you’re aged 11 – 16 years old and looking to stay active, you can join as a Volair GymX member and gain access to swim sessions, group fitness classes and the gym. Our membership is divided into two age groups: 11 -13 years and 14 – 16 years.
All our GymX members are required to complete a gym induction in which our dedicated Health and Fitness Coaches will provide guidance for safe use of the equipment.
Gym Access
Ages 11 – 13 years old: Members in this age group can access the gym unaccompanied during the following hours:
Monday to Friday 3:30pm – 6:00pm
Saturday 09:00am – 12:00pm (excludes Prescot Gym & Soccer Centre)
Ages 14 – 16 years old: Members aged 14 years and older can use the fitness suite unaccompanied during the following hours:
Term Time (as defined by Knowsley Council’s published term times)
Monday – Friday: 3:30pm – 8:00pm
Weekends: Anytime
School Holidays
Monday – Friday: 9:00am – 8:00pm
Weekends: Anytime
Additionally, all GymX members can attend any time when accompanied by an adult attending the gym at the same time.
Group Fitness Classes
We now offer young people a wide range of group fitness classes tailored to enhance their engagement and fitness knowledge. GymX members can attend any of the following group fitness classes; Aerobics, Circuit, Zumba, LBT, Boxercise, Boxfit, Abs/Core, Pilates & Yoga.
Swimming Access
GymX members will have unlimited access to swimming during designated public and family swimming sessions.
Memberships
How to join
Parents or guardians of 11 – 16 year olds must complete a Young Person Gym Application Form at any Volair club and book a gym induction before using the gym. Memberships can then be purchased online at volair.org.uk/memberships.
*All juniors must complete an induction before using the gym. In addition, parents/guardians are required to complete a Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) before induction.