Grand Central

Fitness courses

Strong(Her) – a revamped weightlifting course for women!

Bookings now closed. Please keep an eye out for future dates.

Spend six-weeks with our expert coaches and learn everything you need to lift weights safely, efficiently and with confidence, alongside other likeminded women. We’ll teach you how to squat, deadlift, press and pull as well as loads of other essentials! By end of this six-week course, you’ll know how to perform all the main exercises needed to lift weights with confidence.

This course is designed for complete beginners, so even if you’ve never touched a weight before you’ll get along just fine. However, if you do have some experience of lifting weights, you’ll also find this course very beneficial in learning how to structure your workouts, how to lift correctly and iron out any bad habits you may have picked up!

The six-week course is priced at £127.00 and includes:

Two 60-minute group sessions per week (four members per group)
Six-week resistance and HIIT training programme
Core stability training
Benefits of lifting weights
How to feel more confident in the gym
How to structure a good warm up

Group exercise classes

Group exercise classes

Life Leisure offer a fantastic range of group exercise classes catering for all fitness levels and abilities, such as HIIT, Body Pump, Yoga and Spin. Some classes are more intense than others, but each class can be modified for all abilities with adaptations for exercises given where needed. Grand Central is also home to it’s very own dedicated spin studio where all our spin classes are hosted.

All classes can be booked up to seven days in advance and we highly recommend doing so where possible to avoid disappointment. Members can book via the Life Leisure app or website.

more info

Swimming lessons

Swimming lessons

We are proud to offer Stockport Metro swimming lessons at Life Leisure Grand Central, home of Stockport Metro. The swimming scheme provides our younger generation with the skills and confidence they need when it comes to feeling comfortable in the water.

SM Coaching Lessons

Swimming pool and slides

Swimming pool and slides

Come and enjoy our 50m main pool with sessions available for lane swimming, family swimming, ladies only swimming, inflatable sessions and more! Our oasis pool is the perfect space for little ones and for the thrill seekers why not book onto our swim and slides session to access our two water slides! (Swimmers must be at least 1.1m tall and able to swim 25m unaided to use the slides). Baby Splash and Toddler Splash sessions also available for children aged 0-4 years.

We have recently had our lockers updated! Half of our lockers require a new style pound coin or trolley token and half now require a padlock.

Book A Swim

Health suite

Health suite

Relax and unwind in our health suite at Life Leisure Grand Central which incorporates a sauna, steam room and jacuzzi. The perfect place to come to after a workout and it is free for members!

Opening times

Monday – Friday: 7.30am – 9.30pm
Saturday: 8.30am – 2.30pm
Sunday: 8.30am – 5.30pm

Find out More

Accessibility and parking

Individual who requires a prosthetic limb performing a deadlift

Accessibility and parking

Life Leisure Grand Central visitors will be given two hours free parking if using the NCP multi-storey car park. Please be aware that any visit longer than two hours will be charged at the normal rate including the first two hours. Customers must validate their parking ticket using the machine at reception.

Facilities

Accessible pool changing rooms with shower chair & toilet.
Lift down to poolside.
Wheelchair access.
Accessible parking available in the NCP multi-storey carpark. Please note this is a short walk away from the entrance to the building.
Wheelchair accessible toilets/showers.
Gradual slope into the oasis splash pool.
Chair or a sling hoists for access to the main pool.

Leisure key companion/carer card

Some families or individuals may be eligible for a leisure key which is delivered by Stockport Council. This provides discount to swimming and other activities across Life Leisure. In addition, if you are eligible for a leisure key companion/carer card, you will be able to access the activity for free accompanying an individual to a session. The following steps need to be taken to access this:

Check your eligibility criteria with Stockport Council here.
Complete any of the relevant information and submit proof of eligibility if required.
Once you have your leisure key and/or leisure key companion card, bring this into a Life Leisure centre and register for a casual leisure key bookings account at reception.
Once this has been registered, you can then book online. For instructions on how to book, please click here.

Gym equipment

Ramp access to the ground floor level of the gym. Please note, the upstairs gym area can only be accessed via stairs.

Equipment suitable for those who can leave their wheelchair:

Star Trac – Leg curl
Star Trac – Leg extension

If you require any assistance or guidance on how to use the equipment and make the reasonable adjustments, please don’t hesitate to ask a member of the fitness team who would be happy to help.

Swimming

Life Leisure Grand Central provides disability access to both the main pool and small pool. We do not currently host any bespoke disability sessions; however this is something we are looking to introduce in the future.

Download Timetable

Sunday 1st October

Time	Class	Duration
8.15am	Baby Splash	30 mins
8.30am	Health Suite	60 mins
9.30am	Health Suite	60 mins
10.30am	Health Suite	60 mins
11.00am	Circuits	45 mins
11.30am	Health Suite	60 mins
12.30pm	Health Suite	60 mins
1.30pm	Health Suite	60 mins
2.30pm	Health Suite	60 mins
3.00pm	Inspire	60 mins
3.30pm	Health Suite	60 mins
4.30pm	Health Suite	60 mins

Monday 2nd October

Time	Class	Duration
7.30am	Health Suite	60 mins
7.30am	Spin 30	30 mins
8.30am	Health Suite	60 mins
9.30am	Health Suite	60 mins
9.30am	Strong(Her) Session	60 mins
10.30am	Health Suite	60 mins
11.30am	Health Suite	60 mins
12.00pm	Swimfit	60 mins
12.05pm	Baby Splash	30 mins
12.15pm	CORE	30 mins
12.30pm	Health Suite	60 mins
1.30pm	Health Suite	60 mins
2.00pm	Inspire	60 mins
2.30pm	Health Suite	60 mins
4.00pm	Health Suite	60 mins
5.00pm	Health Suite	60 mins
5.30pm	Spin 30	30 mins
6.00pm	Health Suite	60 mins
6.15pm	Body Combat	60 mins
6.30pm	Strong(Her) Session	60 mins
7.00pm	Health Suite	60 mins
7.30pm	Body Pump	60 mins
8.00pm	Health Suite	60 mins
8.45pm	Dancercise	45 mins

Tuesday 3rd October

Time	Class	Duration
7.30am	HIIT	30 mins
7.30am	Health Suite	60 mins
8.30am	Health Suite	60 mins
9.30am	Spin	45 mins
9.30am	Health Suite	60 mins
9.30am	Strong(Her) Session	60 mins
10.30am	Health Suite	60 mins
10.35am	Inspire	55 mins
11.00am	Pilates	45 mins
11.30am	Health Suite	60 mins
12.00pm	Swimfit	60 mins
12.15pm	Strength 30	30 mins
12.30pm	Health Suite	60 mins
1.30pm	Health Suite	60 mins
2.30pm	Health Suite	60 mins
4.00pm	Health Suite	60 mins
4.00pm	Teens Inspire	20 mins
5.00pm	Health Suite	60 mins
5.30pm	Kettlebell	45 mins
6.00pm	Health Suite	60 mins
6.30pm	Spin	45 mins
6.30pm	Zumba	45 mins
7.00pm	Health Suite	60 mins
7.30pm	Strong(Her) Session	60 mins
8.00pm	Health Suite	60 mins

Wednesday 4th October

Time	Class	Duration
7.30am	CORE	30 mins
7.30am	Health Suite	60 mins
8.30am	Health Suite	60 mins
9.30am	HIIT	30 mins
9.30am	Health Suite	60 mins
10.30am	Health Suite	60 mins
11.30am	Health Suite	60 mins
11.45am	Aqua	45 mins
12.00pm	Swimfit	60 mins
12.30pm	Health Suite	60 mins
1.30pm	Health Suite	60 mins
2.30pm	Health Suite	60 mins
3.00pm	Inspire	60 mins
4.00pm	Health Suite	60 mins
5.00pm	Health Suite	60 mins
5.30pm	Body Pump	60 mins
5.30pm	Strong(Her) Session	60 mins
6.00pm	Health Suite	60 mins
6.30pm	Spin	45 mins
6.30pm	Clubbercise	45 mins
6.30pm	Strong(Her) Session	60 mins
7.00pm	Health Suite	60 mins
8.00pm	Health Suite	60 mins

Thursday 5th October

Time	Class	Duration
7.30am	HIIT	30 mins
7.30am	Health Suite	60 mins
8.30am	Health Suite	60 mins
9.30am	Health Suite	60 mins
9.30am	Strong(Her) Session	60 mins
10.30am	Health Suite	60 mins
10.30am	Inspire	60 mins
11.00am	Pilates	45 mins
11.30am	Health Suite	60 mins
12.00pm	Swimfit	60 mins
12.15pm	Les Mills Sprint	30 mins
12.30pm	Health Suite	60 mins
1.30pm	Health Suite	60 mins
2.30pm	Health Suite	60 mins
3.15pm	Inspire	60 mins
4.00pm	Health Suite	60 mins
5.00pm	CORE	30 mins
5.00pm	Health Suite	60 mins
5.30pm	Spin	45 mins
5.35pm	BLT	40 mins
6.00pm	Health Suite	60 mins
6.30pm	Body Pump	60 mins
6.30pm	Strong(Her) Session	60 mins
7.00pm	Health Suite	60 mins
7.30pm	Inspire	60 mins
8.00pm	Health Suite	60 mins

Friday 6th October

Time	Class	Duration
7.30am	Health Suite	60 mins
7.30am	Strength 30	30 mins
8.30am	Health Suite	60 mins
9.30am	Health Suite	60 mins
10.30am	Health Suite	60 mins
11.30am	Health Suite	60 mins
11.30am	Yoga	60 mins
11.45am	Aqua	45 mins
12.00pm	Swimfit	60 mins
12.30pm	Health Suite	60 mins
1.30pm	Health Suite	60 mins
2.30pm	Health Suite	60 mins
3.00pm	Inspire	60 mins
4.00pm	Health Suite	60 mins
5.00pm	Health Suite	60 mins
5.15pm	Circuits	45 mins
6.00pm	Health Suite	60 mins
6.15pm	Body Combat	60 mins
6.30pm	Strong(Her) Session	60 mins
7.00pm	Adult Masters (50m)	60 mins
7.00pm	Health Suite	60 mins
7.30pm	Zumba	45 mins
8.00pm	Adult Masters (50m)	60 mins
8.00pm	Health Suite	60 mins

Memberships
available at Grand Central

HUB

Access to all areas including the gym, swimming pools* and studio classes across 6 Life Leisure Hubs. Minimum 3-month initial term on to a rolling direct debit.

HUB

This membership enables you to access to all areas including the fitness suite, swimming pools* and studio classes at the following Life Leisure Hubs:

Life Leisure Avondale*
Brinnington Park Leisure Complex
Life Leisure Grand Central*
Life Leisure Houldsworth Village
Life Leisure Priestnall
Life Leisure Stockport Sports Village

Payment Options
£32.00 monthly direct debit (minimum 3 month initial term contract)

Option to pay upfront for 12 months.

Please contact the team at your preferred centre for more information or to book a tour of the facilities. Alternatively, please pop in and speak to someone on reception.

HUB (swim only)

Access to the swimming pools at Life Leisure Avondale and Grand Central. Minimum 3-month initial term on to a rolling direct debit.

HUB (swim only)

This membership enables you to access to the swimming pools at the following Life Leisure Hubs:

Life Leisure Avondale*
Life Leisure Grand Central*

Payment Options
£25.00 monthly direct debit (minimum 3 month initial term contract)

Option to pay upfront for 12 months.

Please contact the team at your preferred centre for more information or to book a tour of the facilities. Alternatively, please pop in and speak to someone on reception.

HUB (gym only)

Access to the gym at 6 Life Leisure Hubs. Minimum 3-month initial term on to a rolling direct debit.

HUB (gym only)

This membership enables you to access to the gym only at the following Life Leisure Hubs:

Life Leisure Avondale*
Brinnington Park Leisure Complex
Life Leisure Grand Central*
Life Leisure Houldsworth Village
Life Leisure Priestnall
Life Leisure Stockport Sports Village

Payment Options
£25.00 monthly direct debit (minimum 3 month initial term contract)

Option to pay upfront for 12 months.

Please contact the team at your preferred centre for more information or to book a tour of the facilities. Alternatively, please pop in and speak to someone on reception.

Teens

Suitable for ages 13 – 19 with access to gym, swim* and selected classes at selected centres. Minimum 3-month initial term on to a rolling direct debit.

Teens

This membership is suitable for ages 13 – 19 and enables access to 9 centres for Gym, Swim & Studio* *( studio before 5.00pm Monday -Friday) at the following Life Leisure Hubs:

Life Leisure Avondale*
Life Leisure Brinnington Park
Life Leisure Cheadle*
Life Leisure Grand Central*
Life Leisure Hazel Grove*
Life Leisure Houldsworth Village
Life Leisure Romiley*
Life Leisure Stockport Sports Village
Life Leisure Priestnall

Payment Options

£26.50 monthly direct debit (minimum 3 month initial term contract)

Teen add-on available on all adult membership packages for an additional £10.00 per month. Only valid for ages 13 – 15 years.

Option to pay upfront for 12 months.

Teen memberships are currently unavailable to purchase online, as proof of eligibility is required. For more information, please visit your local Life Leisure Hub or email memberships@lifeleisure.net. Those aged under 16 years old require a parent/guardian present upon joining.

Please note the swimming pools and health suite at Hazel Grove will closed in August to November inclusive.

60+

Access to all areas including the fitness suite, swimming pools* and studio classes at selected centres. Minimum 3-month initial term on to a rolling direct debit.

60+

Access to all areas including the fitness suite, swimming pools* and studio classes at:

Life Leisure Avondale*
Life Leisure Brinnington Park
Life Leisure Cheadle*
Life Leisure Grand Central*
Life Leisure Hazel Grove*
Life Leisure Houldsworth Village
Life Leisure Romiley*
Life Leisure Stockport Sports Village
Life Leisure Priestnall

Payment Options
£36.00 monthly direct debit (minimum 6 month initial term contract).

Option to pay upfront for 12 months.

60+ memberships are unavailable to purchase online, as proof of eligibility is required. For more information, please visit your local Life Leisure centre or email memberships@lifeleisure.net.

Please note the swimming pools and health suite at Hazel Grove will closed in August to November inclusive.

Leisure Key

Our Leisure Key membership provides access to the gym, pools* and off-peak studio classes at selected centres. Minimum 3-month initial term on to a rolling direct debit.

Leisure Key

Those with a valid Leisure Key card are eligible for a discounted membership at Life Leisure Hubs in Stockport. Our Leisure Key membership provides access to the gym, pools* and off-peak studio classes at:

Life Leisure Avondale*
Life Leisure Brinnington Park
Life Leisure Cheadle*
Life Leisure Grand Central*
Life Leisure Hazel Grove*
Life Leisure Houldsworth Village
Life Leisure Romiley*
Life Leisure Stockport Sports Village
Life Leisure Priestnall

Payment Options
£28.50 monthly direct debit (minimum 3 month initial term contract)

Option to pay upfront for 12 months.

Leisure Key memberships are currently unavailable to purchase online, as proof of eligibility is required. For more information, please visit your local Life Leisure centre or email memberships@lifeleisure.net.

If you do not currently hold a valid Leisure Key card, you can view information eligibility criteria and how to apply here.

Please note the swimming pools and health suite at Hazel Grove will closed in August to November inclusive.

Corporate

At Life Leisure we offer local companies fantastic membership packages designed to suit their employees. Minimum 3-month initial term on to a rolling direct debit.

Corporate

At Life Leisure, we’re big on supporting local and giving as much as we can to the people of Stockport. As part of our efforts, we offer selected local companies an exclusive membership rate, helping us to provide the opportunity for all Stockport residents to get active in whichever way you choose. Our corporate membership is also extended to spouses/partners of employees living at the same address.

Our corporate membership enables you access to the gyms, swimming pools, group exercise classes and relaxation areas at the following Life Leisure hubs:

Life Leisure Avondale*
Life Leisure Brinnington Park
Life Leisure Cheadle*
Life Leisure Grand Central*
Life Leisure Hazel Grove*
Life Leisure Houldsworth Village
Life Leisure Priestnall
Life Leisure Romiley*
Life Leisure Stockport Sports Village

Payment options
£36.00 monthly direct debit (minimum 3-month initial term on to a rolling direct debit.)

Option to pay upfront for 12-months.

For more information on corporate memberships, please email ellen.mcdowall@lifeleisure.net.

Please note the swimming pools and health suite at Hazel Grove will closed in August to November inclusive.

Casual (Pay As You Go)

You can purchase a casual Life Leisure membership at selected centres.

Casual (Pay As You Go)

You can purchase a casual Life Leisure membership at:

Life Leisure Avondale
Life Leisure Brinnington Park
Life Leisure Cheadle
Life Leisure Grand Central
Life Leisure Hazel Grove
Life Leisure Houldsworth Village
Life Leisure Romiley
Life Leisure Stockport Sports Village
Life Leisure Priestnall

Advance bookings via our app or website is recommended to avoid disappointment.

Prices

Gym session ranging from £6.00 – £10.00 per session*
Adult swim from £4.30 per swim*
Studio class £9.20 per class
Day pass £10.00

*Please note prices differ between centres.

Please note the swimming pools and health suite at Hazel Grove will closed in August to November inclusive.

For more information, please email memberships@lifeleisure.net