Flex Membership

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Whether you want to try out the local facilities or a more flexible way of accessing Better leisure centres, come and go for less with the Flex membership.

For a nominal monthly fee (by Direct Debit), adults and juniors can enjoy one free activity booking (gym, swim or fitness class) plus discounted access to Better gyms, swimming pools or fitness classes at leisure centres nationwide. So, you can enjoy a free swim, gym session or fitness class once a month and make savings of up to 30% on non-member prices as and when you please at any Better leisure centre*.

Perfect for holidays and hectic schedules, get active your way for less with the Better Flex membership.

Membership benefits

The Flex membership is a monthly Direct Debit which you can cancel at any time. As well as enjoying up to 30% off the gym, pool and fitness classes at Better centres nationwide*, you'll also receive one free visit (gym, swim or fitness class per month). What's more, Better is part of GLL – a non-profit social enterprise. This means your membership fees will be reinvested right back into your local community. Other benefits of the Flex membership include:

One free activity booking (gym, swim or fitness class) a month
Flexible gym and activity access ideal for fitness beginners or people getting back into exercise
Discounted swimming access at over 130 swimming pools
Access to member-only classes, courses and facilities at leisure centres nationwide
Discounted rates for the gym, fitness classes, swimming and racquet courts
Availability at over 200 leisure centres across the UK
Book activities online up to seven days in advance

* Flex memberships are available at participating Better leisure centres. Discounts may not be available for all activities at every centre.

Adult UK-Wide Flex membership (16+)

Enjoy the best of Better leisure centre offerings with a Better Flex membership. A Better Flex Adult membership offers you up to 30% off most of Better's activities nationwide for a low monthly fee (by Direct Debit) plus a free activity booking (gym, swim or fitness class) at a leisure centre of your choice.

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Adult UK-Wide Flex Concessionary membership (16+)

Adults eligible for concessionary rates can save up to 30% off activities during peak and 50% off activities (off-peak) for a low fee per month (via Direct Debit). You'll also get a free activity booking (gym, swim or fitness class). Discounts will be available nationwide.

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Junior UK-Wide Flex membership (under 18s)

Help your child stay active with a Better Flex Junior membership. This membership offers under 18s up to 30% off popular Better activities such as swimming for a low monthly fee (by Direct Debit) plus one free swim a month.

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Please note: A £12.50 setup fee applies to all Better Flex memberships. Better Flex membership pricing confirmed when signing up online.

With a Pay As You Go membership, you pay a small one-off annual membership fee and then enjoy discounted rates for activities as you use them. This means savings of up to 30% on non-member prices and access to courses and other members-only activities, and the ability to access certain facilities at one nominated Better leisure centre throughout the year.

The Better Flex membership goes one step further with a low monthly fee. You'll save up to 30% on non-member prices or 50% on non-member prices (if you're a concessionary member and choose off-peak times). You'll also get a free activity booking (gym, swim or fitness class) once a month and the beauty is Better Flex members can use any Better leisure centre*.

*some restrictions may apply.

Since the Better Flex membership is charged monthly, you can cancel when you want and just pay for that current month.

With your Better Flex membership, you'll get up to 30% off fitness classes plus the ability to book your preferred class online or by phone up to 7 days in advance. You can also use your one free activity booking a month on a fitness class.

If you are visiting a centre more than once a month, it's better to buy a Better Flex membership. This way you can enjoy discounts at a wide range of centres plus a free activity bookinh every month. Short term passes (available as daily, weekly and monthly passes) are good for testing the waters at a particular centre or if you're visiting the local area and want to keep up your routine.

Day Passes

Offering the flexibility of 1, 7 or 30 days, our day passes allow you to try out facilities or attend a class before signing up to a monthly membership.

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Off-Peak membership

Save money on your monthly membership with an Off-Peak membership. Enjoy off-peak gym, swimming pool and fitness class access at your local centre for a discounted monthly price.

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