The fitness suite at Life Leisure Avondale has a range of cardio and resistance equipment such as treadmills and cable machines as well as plenty of free weights and a shadow boxing area complete with a punch bag. 

Our award winning ‘health hub’ at Life Leisure Avondale is a unique concept and facility model designed to support ‘non-gym goers’, providing a non-intimidating exercise environment that goes against the grain of a traditional gym. The gym is home to IFI equipment (inclusive fitness), all of which can help people who are new to exercise start on their fitness journey.

Life Leisure Avondale features a 25m pool with a variety of sessions available for the whole family including lane swimming, family swimming, ladies only swimming, inflatable fun sessions and more.

Avondale changing rooms lockers require a padlock.

Book a swim

Our classes are hosted by amazing instructors who only want one thing... To give you the best workout possible. All levels of ability are welcome with adaptations for exercises given when needed. Whether you're a beginner, or more advanced, there's something for everyone!

Studio Timetable

Stockport Metro swimming lessons start from age 1 on the Swim Tot scheme before moving onto Junior Lessons at age 4 catering for beginners and improvers. Stockport Metro Swimming Lessons focus on relaxation, body position and underwater confidence whilst ensuring your children have lots of fun! 

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Enjoy your workout in confidence knowing your little ones are well looked after in our creche. Advanced booking is required due to limited places. Please select 'Book activity' via the app to book - FREE for members!

Opening times:

Monday: 5.15pm - 7.45pm

Tuesday – Thursday: 9am – 12pm. 

Free onsite parking available with disabled parking bays.

Life Leisure Kids classes cater for children aged 5–13 year olds and with our specially designed reward scheme encouraging children to make sessions part of their weekly routine. Find out more.

Kids Timetable

Our sports hall is available for casual and block bookings for a range of activities such as badminton, basketball and netball.

Wanting to get more out of your workouts? Our fitness courses can provide motivation, confidence and knowledge that you can take with you into the gym. See results and push yourself to your limits.

Fitness courses available at Life Leisure Avondale:

Weights 4 Women

Weights 4 Women is designed to change the shape of your body, speed up weight loss and improve your posture - all within 6 weeks. Bridging the gap between group fitness classes and one-to-one Personal Training. Find out more. 

4D Training

4D training provides a measurable, results-focused training programme in a group gym environment with our experienced health and fitness coaches. Find out more.

Facilities

• Accessible changing rooms with shower & toilet
• Hoist on poolside
• Lift
• Wheelchair access
• Accessible parking
• Ground floor fire exits

Access for Carers & Support Workers

Carers and Support Workers can access the facility FREE of charge to accompany an individual to the gym or pool at Life Leisure Avondale. A Leisure Key Companion/ Carer card is required to set up a casual companion account to enable bookings.

Gym Equipment

All matrix equipment has extra adjustments for accessibility purposes. Users may also be able to use the StarTrack DAP depending on circumstance.

Equipment for people who cannot leave their wheelchair include:
• Matrix – Seated Row
• Matric – Chest Press
• Matrix – Shoulder Press
• Matrix – Lat Pull Down
• Stair Master Air Fit UB – Hand Bike

Other for participants who can leave their wheelchair:
• Matrix - Leg Curl
• Matrix - 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 Pool

Life Leisure Avondale provide a SEND family swim session and supported swim lessons. Supported swimming lessons will run from 3.50pm – 5.30pm and the SEND family swim will be running alongside it 4pm – 5.25pm. Bookings must be made in advance to avoid disappointment.

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:

1. Check your eligibility criteria with Stockport Council here.
2. Complete any of the relevant information and submit proof of eligibility if required.
3. 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.
4. Once this has been registered, you can then book online. For instructions on how to book, please click here.