The Gym

See below for fee details.

Arun Locality
The Laburnum Centre
Lyon Street
Bognor Regis
PO21 1UX
United Kingdom

Email: info-arun@ageukwsbh.org.uk
Telephone: 01243 210 806

We have a great gym for over 50s, helping you to improve your fitness and offering a range of senior workouts for everyone!

We have a great gym for older adults offering you the chance to be fit at 50+. Improve your fitness with a range of workouts for everyone! You can choose whatever suits you as we have exercise for over 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and beyond. The Laburnum Gym is fitted with the latest equipment that is adjustable and wheelchair accessible. We have a positive and friendly atmosphere and a sense of community.

It's never too late to start enjoying the health and wellbeing benefits of a gym.

Whether you're a long-time gym-user or would like the opportunity to find out more and join the fun, the gym is open to you as an Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove member.

There's no need to wear anything special, simply comfortable clothing that doesn't restrict movement. You will have an induction to make sure you are familiar with the equipment and have a plan written for you to follow.

Opening Hours

The gym is open between 8am - 2:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Fee Details

To use the gym, you must become an Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove member costing £60 for 12 months, or £5 a month.

Once you are a member, there are two options:

You can pay £4.50 for each visit to the gym.

You can use a Direct Debit payment scheme - £60 quarterly with no sign up or cancellation fee. You can visit the gym as many times as you wish during the week.

We also have a variety of fitness classes, prices range from £2 to £7 a class.

Medical recommendations

We are able to take NHS medical recommendations from GPs for people with a variety of conditions (such as hypertension, obesity, asthma, mental health problems and back problems) and will tailor a programme of gym work to suit each person's needs.

One-to-one private appointments are also available. These last for one hour and are priced at £25 per session or ten sessions for £200.

Happy customer feedback!

Larry, aged 75, said of joining the gym...
“After a lifetime of back and hip problems, and more recently COPD, I was using a wheelchair regularly. I was apprehensive (about joining) at first but my concerns were completely unfounded. A more gentle, compassionate, and capable professional I could not have hoped to meet. As my time at the gym increased, my mobility, balance and strength have improved dramatically, and it has greatly enabled confidence in my future. I can’t thank the team enough.”

Another member, Sylvia aged 69, joined the gym to improve her fitness levels and balance, to lose weight, and to keep up with her grandchildren. She said...
“I broke down crying when first speaking to my Personal Trainer. I was experiencing problems with my balance, and had fallen a few times - the last time fracturing my kneecap. I was also overweight, and didn't have the strength to get myself both out of the pool or negotiate the steps. The PT really listened to me, and I booked a session which led to courses of very worthwhile, tailored sessions specifically for my needs. I am so much more confident in myself now. I have lost 22 pounds in weight, my clothes fit better, and overall, I’m a lot stronger than before. I feel the need to share my story and hope that many people will pluck up the courage and join the gym to reap the benefits for themselves.”