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  • What kind of skills will the team have?
    All the team has been selected for their personality and genuine desire to want to help all members. Already well qualified their knowledge will be topped up before opening with:
    • 3 day nutrition and weight management course
    • 2 day Life fitness exercise programme course
    • Health and safety
    • Fire
    • Pool plant
    • Spa Operational training
    • All instructors registered on the register of exercise professionals



  • What kind of equipment is in the exercise area?
    The aerobic equipment is life fitness - the foremost supplier of equipment in the world - and cybex resistance stations.
    • 5 Treadmills
    • 5 cross trainers
    • 5 cycles
    • 1 steppers
    • 4 concept rowers
    • 13 resistance stations
    • 2 x benches with dumbbell rack
    • 3 x Swiss/fit balls
    • Stretching/floor area
    • Smith machine
    • Dual adjustable pully

  • How do I know I will be able to use the equipment when I want to?
    The usage of the Spa will be carefully monitored and a limited number of new members join each month.

    As well as usage at comfortable levels this will ensure all members receive a personal service - you will have lots of questions when you first join.



  • Is personal training available?
    Yes, several of the lifestyle consultants and the fitness manager are experienced and qualified in personal training. You will be able to book individual sessions or courses.

  • Can children use the spa facilities?
    Yes, we welcome children. There is an adult only swim time, Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 10:00 am (excluding Bank Holidays).

  • How big is the swimming pool?
    The pool dimensions are: 13m x 9m, maximum depth 2m.

  • Is cholesterol testing available?
    This service is available during the year at different times. Terry Blount, physiologist is available to carry out various tests, including cholesterol, blood sugar, uric acid, prostrate gland to name a few.

  • What exercise classes are available?
    There are two state of the art group fitness studios with a range of exercise classes on offer in the Spa for all ages and fitness levels.

    Wellness Studio
    Yoga, Pilates, Body Balance

    Activity Studio
    Spinning, Body Pump, Body Combat, Circuits, Body vive, Body attack, Fit Kids, Yoga, Pilates, Body Balance.

  • What facilities are in the changing areas?
    • Large showers with complimentary toiletries
    • Large lockers operated via a £1 coin deposit
    • Private change area in the ladies
    • Powerful hairdryers
    • Spin dryers

  • What relaxation areas are there?

    The spacious relaxation room means that you maximise the benefit of your treatment and prolong the 'post-treatment' bliss.

    Sauna
    Separate male and female saunas are situated in the changing areas.

    Steam Room
    A mixed facility available on the poolside.

    Time on your hands!
    Use the loungers on the spacious poolside, if the Cumbrian weather is suitable, you can even move outside and relax with a drink on our comfortably furnished patio.

    Trekkers room
    Space for the children to enjoy, with five Nintendo computers and TV's, air hockey, table football, pool table and two PlayStations.