Senior Gym, Swim & Fitness Class Membership

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If you’re 66 and over* and looking to get more active, a Senior membership allows you to access a range of gyms, swimming pools and leisure facilities, all at a competitive price.

With accessible equipment, personalised inductions and a variety of exercise classes suitable for over 60s, Senior memberships empower you to take charge of your health and wellbeing.

At Better, we believe that staying socially active is just as important as staying physically active – at any age. That’s why we run regular senior activity programmes for our Senior membership holders in many centres across the UK, offering the opportunity to meet new people and grow friendships near you.

*Minimum age may vary in different locations. Please check the membership criteria when signing up online for more detailed information.

With your Senior membership, you’ll enjoy access to range of benefits at your local gym or leisure centre*, including:

Benefits of a Senior membership

With your Senior membership, you’ll enjoy access to range of benefits at your local gym or leisure centre*, including:

Inclusive access to the gym offering cardio, resistance, functional, weight and stretch zones
Inclusive access to swimming pools
Inclusive access to a full programme of tailored fitness classes
Friendly, knowledgeable staff are always on hand to help you
Inclusive access to the Health Suite including saunas, steam rooms and Jacuzzis, at selected centres (where available - one booking per member per day)**
Inclusive access to Live Better - online workouts, healthy habit plans and everyday wellbeing support in the Better UK app
Seven day priority advanced booking online or via the Better UK app
Access to free WiFi in most centres
Access to Refer a Friend programme
Ability to pay annually or by a rolling monthly Direct Debit with no contract for added flexibility
Up to 30% off other activities and services

*Facility access subject to availability, refer to home centre and individual location pages for facility listings. Health Suite excludes access to Spa Experience. Read our terms to find out more. Senior membership does not include access to Spa Experience facilities.

Am I eligible?

To be eligible for a Senior membership, you’ll need to provide your full name and proof of age with a valid date when signing up.

To qualify, please provide one of the following documents:

60+ London Oyster Photo-card (with a valid date)
Driving License
Birth Certificate
Passport
Freedom Bus Pass (BLUE) (with a valid date)

*Minimum age varies in different leisure centre locations.

A first visit to the gym can feel daunting. We've built our centres so you don't have to work it out alone.

At Better, our mission is to make fitness accessible to everyone, meaning that removing anxiety around exercising is one of our top priorities. That’s why we’ve introduced the following to make our gyms safe spaces to exercise with peace of mind:

Inclusive activities

We offer a range of activities and fitness classes for over 60s across Better gyms and leisure centres, such as walking football, badminton or aqua aerobics. Combining low-impact exercises with casual group settings, you can achieve your fitness goals and meet like-minded people near you.

Supportive staff

To ensure that you’re not left feeling in the dark about any of the equipment or facilities in our Better leisure centres, gym inductions are available with our friendly and informed team to show you how to safely use each piece of equipment.

Community

Better offers more than just a membership. A visit to your local centre is good for your health, and it's a good place to make friends. Whether it's in a group fitness class or attending a club at your local library, you'll always feel a sense of community.

Most senior memberships are aimed at people over 60s. Senior memberships are available to anyone aged 66 and over as standard, reflective of the UK’s current state pension age. However, some locations have a lower qualifying age of 60 and above.

For more detailed information about age requirements at a facility near you, please check the membership criteria when signing up online. Alternatively, you can get specific information about what’s on offer for over 60s by getting in touch with the team at your local centre.

All gyms are equipped with easy-to-use machines and facilities for all ages. For those looking to do low-impact cardio, you can find elliptical machines in your gym. Workouts using these machines are much easier on your joints, making them ideal for keeping active.

If you're new to the gym or looking to learn how to safely use the equipment, we also offer free gym inductions to help you feel more comfortable and confident.

Most Senior memberships include access to all facilities regionally or nationally, which is perfect if you live near multiple centres and enjoy different types of workouts from gym to swim to sports.

However, there are also centre-only memberships available, in addition to off-peak memberships which include additional concessions.

Senior member prices vary based on your local centre and choice of membership. You can find out more about what’s available near you when signing up.

You can easily sign up for a Senior membership online or by visiting your nearest Better gym or leisure centre.

When signing up online, begin by locating your nearest centre. Once you’ve found yours, choose a senior membership from the drop-down menu. You can then also choose whether you’d like to pay for your membership by monthly Direct Debit, or as an upfront payment for the whole year.

We offer free tours of the facilities at all of our centres with a member of our team. During this time, you can freely ask any questions you may have and see our facilities for yourself. Simply check the opening times at your local centre and pop in.

If you'd like to test the facilities before committing, you can sign up to our pay as you go membership or purchase a day pass* which includes options for one, seven, or 30 days.

*Please note that day pass rates are not adjusted for senior concessions.

We offer a range of fitness classes suitable for senior adults, including cardio, strength and mind and body workouts.

In general, most memberships include access to gym and leisure centre facilities across the region. This allows you to try out a range of sessions ideal for seniors like our low-impact or dance-inspired classes, swimming and aqua aerobics, or racquet sports such as badminton.

Class availability varies from centre to centre, so we recommend checking the booking platform to view the most up-to-date timetable for your local facility.

No matter what support you may need with accessing a gym or leisure centre near you, we have a range of reduced memberships on offer.

From physical activity referral programmes to our off-peak and inclusive membership options, explore our selection of discounted memberships to find the right option for you.

Further questions about our memberships or facilities? See our FAQs page for more information.

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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Swimming

Swimming is a great form of exercise for everyone. Discover a range of swimming classes and sessions for all ages and abilities at Better.

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Fitness Classes

Whether you want to work up a sweat with cardio classes or focus on strengthening your body, we have a range of fitness classes available across our leisure centres.

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