Our exercise classes
From AquaFit to Zumba there is an exercise class for everyone at our leisure and wellbeing hubs across North Yorkshire.
With our memberships, you can get access to unlimited exercise classes across our sites. Find out more on our memberships page.
Find the class you want to take part in and then find out more about the hub offering it and book on the exercise class pages for each site.
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| Adult ballet | Learn the foundations of movement and basic positions, steps and vocabulary focusing on proper posture and body alignment. | Aerobic and dance |
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| Ashtanga yoga | A vigorous, athletic form of yoga that follows a set sequence of poses performed in a flowing style (vinyasa), synchronised with breath and gaze. | Mind and body |
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| Aqua circuits | This is an instructor led, water-based low impact aqua class set up as a circuit. | Pool classes |
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| AquaFit | AquaFit is a water based, high energy exercise class. Designed to build strength, improve cardiovascular health and increase flexibility. AquaFit offers a low impact, high reward workout suitable for all fitness levels. This is led by a qualified instructor. | Pool classes |
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| Aqua natal | Midwife lead exercises using the buoyancy of the water for support. A great way to have fun, improve fitness and maintain a healthy weight while pregnant. | Pool classes |
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| Aqua Zumba | Aqua Zumba is a water based, high energy dance exercise class. Designed to build strength, improve cardiovascular health and increase flexibility. Aqua Zumba offers a low impact, high reward workout suitable for all fitness levels. This is led by a qualified instructor. | Pool classes |
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| Barre Pilates | Hybrid workout that blends Pilates, ballet‑inspired barre exercises and functional strength training to create a low‑impact, full‑body conditioning class. It focuses on posture, core strength, balance and controlled, high‑repetition movements. | Mind and body |
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| Beginners lifting | Beginners lifting is an introductory strength‑training class designed to teach the fundamentals of lifting safely and confidently. Participants learn key movement patterns such as the squat, hinge, push, pull and lunge using light dumbbells, kettlebells and bodyweight. | Gym floor classes |
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| Beginner Pilates | An accessible, low‑impact class that introduces the core principles of Pilates through simple, controlled movements designed to build strength, stability and body awareness. It is the ideal starting point for anyone new to Pilates or returning after a break. | Mind and body |
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| Bootcamp | A challenging full-body workout combining cardio and strength exercises to improve fitness, endurance and overall conditioning in a motivating team environment. | Combat or interval |
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| Box HIIT | High-energy workout combining boxing drills with high-intensity interval training to improve fitness, strength and endurance. | Combat or interval |
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| Boxercise | An effective form of cross training, combining aerobic and strength exercise. Fun, energetic and addictive. | Combat or interval |
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| Bump boost | Bump boost is a pregnancy wellbeing class in the water where a tailored programme is created to meet your pregnancy needs and your fitness levels. This is supported by members of our team, but mainly completed by a personalised programme through an iPad. Find out more on our good boost page. | Wellbeing |
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| Can thrive | An exercise and rehabilitation class for those living with, or recovering from, cancer. Particularly those who have completed the Harrogate NHS Active Against Cancer programme. | Wellbeing |
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| Circuits | Circuits is a full-body workout using a variety of timed exercises to improve fitness, strength and endurance in a fun, fast-paced environment. | Combat or interval |
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| Clubbercise | High-energy dance fitness class using nightclub-style music. The workout combines cardio and toning exercises, creating a party atmosphere while improving fitness, coordination and stamina. | Aerobic and dance |
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| Core | Strengthen your abs, improve stability and tone your entire midsection. Expect controlled movements, targeted core exercises and functional conditioning to support better posture and everyday strength. | Mind and body |
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| Dance fitness | Energetic workout combining dance routines with cardio exercises to improve fitness, coordination and confidence. | Aerobic and dance |
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| Engine building | High‑intensity, functional gym floor workout that blends running intervals with strength‑endurance stations. | Gym floor classes |
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| Fit for function | Fit for function is a full‑body training class designed to improve everyday strength, mobility, balance and fitness. Using functional movements and a mix of equipment, it helps you move better, feel stronger and perform daily tasks with ease. | Wellbeing |
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| Fit for Parkinson's | A gentle, gym floor structured exercise session designed specifically for individuals living with Parkinson’s. The class focuses on improving mobility, balance, coordination and confidence through controlled movements and functional exercises. The aim is to create a safe, supportive environment where participants can work at their own pace, with instructors offering adaptations and guidance throughout. | Wellbeing |
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| Fitball | Fitball is a core and conditioning workout using a stability ball to improve balance, strength, posture and overall core stability. | Mind and body |
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| Good boost | Good boost is a water-based exercise session for those with musculoskeletal conditions, offering a gentle yet effective way to improve mobility, strength and overall wellbeing. This is supported by members of our team, but mainly completed by a personalised programme through an iPad. Find out more on our good boost page. | Wellbeing |
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| Group cycle | Group cycle is a studio‑based fitness class where participants ride stationary bikes together, following an instructor who guides the pace, resistance and intensity. | Group cycle |
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| Gym floor | A group, gym based circuit class using the gym equipment and functional exercises. | Gym floor classes |
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| Gym HIIT | A high‑energy, 30‑minute cardio‑conditioning workout using the treadmill, SkiErg, rower, bike and stepper. | Gym floor classes |
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| Hatha yoga | Gentle, steady style of yoga that focuses on holding postures, breathing deeply and calming the mind. It is one of the most accessible forms of yoga. | Mind and body |
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| Heavy lifting | Heavy lifting is a strength‑focused class designed to help participants lift heavier loads safely and confidently using barbells, dumbbells and kettlebells. | Gym floor classes |
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| HIIT | HIIT is a fast-paced workout alternating short bursts of high-intensity exercise with recovery periods to improve fitness, strength and endurance. Suitable for all fitness levels. | Combat or interval |
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| HIIT step | Step intervals and Tabata rounds (20 seconds work, 10 seconds rest) targeting cardio, legs, glutes, core and upper body to improve fitness and build strength in a fun, motivating environment. | Combat or interval |
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| Hydrofit | Experience our full body workout with our Hydrofit class. This session combines deep water exercises that engage your core using woggles and dumbbells, helping to improve posture and flexibility. Support with an aqua belt is available to ensure a safe and effective workout. | Pool classes |
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| Kettlebells | Kettlebells is a full-body strength and conditioning workout using kettlebell exercises to improve strength, fitness, balance and endurance. Suitable for all fitness levels. | Strength and conditioning |
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| Ladies lifting | Ladies Lifting is a supportive, strength‑training class designed specifically for women who want to build confidence and competence with free weights. | Gym floor classes |
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| Legs, bums and tums | Legs, bums and tums is a targeted toning workout focusing on the lower body and core to improve strength, shape and endurance. | Mind and body |
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| Les Mills body attack | A high-energy, sports-inspired cardio workout designed to improve speed, endurance and strength through movements like running, lunging and jumping. | Aerobic and dance |
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| Les Mills body balance | Low-impact yoga-based fusion class, incorporating Pilates and tai chi to improve flexibility, core strength and mental wellbeing. | Mind and body |
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| Les Mills body combat | A high-energy, martial arts-inspired workout that gets your heart racing and your whole body energized. Kick, punch, sweat and strengthen. No contact, just pure power. Body combat improves fitness, agility and speed, releases stress and leaves you feeling invincible. | Combat or interval |
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| Les Mills body pump | A popular barbell-based group fitness class designed to sculpt, tone and strengthen the entire body using light weights with high repetitions. | Strength and conditioning |
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| Les Mills body pump heavy | Tempo based weightlifting workout designed for those seeking to build strength and muscle while enjoying a fun and energizing environment. | Strength and conditioning |
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| Les Mills core | A 30 or 45-minute, scientifically-backed workout designed to strengthen and sculpt the core, glutes and back. | Mind and body |
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| Les Mills grit cardio | 30-minute, HIIT workout designed to maximize calorie burn, boost aerobic fitness and increase speed using only bodyweight exercises. It focuses on explosive movements like high knee runs, burpees and tuck jumps, aiming to keep your heart rate at 80% of its maximum. | Combat or interval |
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| Les Mills grit strength | 30-minute high-intensity interval training workout designed to build strength, improve cardiovascular fitness and create lean muscle. | Strength and conditioning |
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| Les Mills Pilates | Focusing on core intensity, mobility and breathwork set to modern, melodic music. It is designed for all fitness levels to build strength, posture and flexibility using slow, controlled movements, often done barefoot. | Mind and body |
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| Les Mills RPM | Indoor cycling program where we ride to the rhythm of motivating music while controlling your own resistance and speed. The workout simulates outdoor cycling experiences, including flat rides, hill climbs, sprints and time trials, providing a full cardio and strength challenge. | Group cycle |
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| Les Mills shapes | Pilates, barre and power yoga to sculpt, strengthen and improve alignment. It features small, controlled, repetitive movements designed to create a burn throughout the body, | Mind and body |
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| Les Mills sprint | 30-minute, high-intensity interval training indoor cycling workout designed for fast results with low impact on joints. | Group cycle |
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| Les Mills strength development | A science-backed, 45-minute progressive lifting program designed to build muscle, enhance lifting technique and increase strength. | Strength and conditioning |
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| Les Mills the trip | 40-minute immersive, high-intensity interval cycling workout that combines multi-peak training with cinema-scale digital worlds. | Group cycle |
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| Les Mills thrive | Low-impact session that helps you feel fit, strong and in control, whatever your fitness level. Move at your own pace, improve lower-body and core strength, flexibility and balance. | Wellbeing |
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| Lifting | Lifting class is a coached, strength‑training session focused on teaching safe, effective lifting technique using free weights such as dumbbells, barbells and kettlebells. | Gym floor classes |
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| Loaded mobility | Loaded mobility is a strength‑focused mobility class designed to build control, stability and resilience through real‑life movement ranges. | Gym floor classes |
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| Mat Pilates | Low‑impact, full‑body workout that focuses on core strength, posture, mobility and controlled movement, all performed on a mat without machines. Mats are provided but you can also bring your own if you prefer. | Mind and body |
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| Meditation | Guided practice focused on breathing, mindfulness and relaxation to reduce stress, improve mental clarity and support overall wellbeing. | Mind and body |
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| Menofit | A menopause‑specific programme using physical activity and education to support strength, energy, mood and overall wellbeing. | Wellbeing |
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| Metafit | Combines traditional bodyweight exercises with the latest interval and Tabata techniques to set the metabolism on fire. | Combat or interval |
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| Parent and teen Les Mills the trip | A shared fitness experience where parents and teenagers take part in Les Mills group workouts together. Sessions are designed to be fun, motivating and accessible. | Group cycle |
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| Pedal for Parkinsons | A specialised indoor cycling session designed to help people with Parkinson’s disease improve mobility, strength and overall wellbeing. | Wellbeing |
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| Pilates on the ball | Low‑impact, full‑body conditioning class that uses a stability ball to challenge balance, strengthen the core and improve posture. | Mind and body |
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| Power cycle core | A group cycle class using weights, including core strength exercises. | Group cycle |
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| Power yoga | Strong, fast‑paced, fitness‑focused style of yoga designed to build strength, stamina and flexibility through dynamic, flowing sequences. | Mind and body |
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| Rig fit | A functional strength and conditioning class that uses the gym rig and surrounding functional‑training equipment to develop full‑body strength, power, mobility and conditioning. | Gym floor classes |
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| Rocket yoga | Dynamic playful vinyasa practice inspired by ashtanga yoga. The class moves with breath through flowing sequences, designed to build strength, improve mobility and explore arm balances and inversions. | Mind and body |
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| Run club | Outdoor running session designed for improving runners who want to build speed, stamina and confidence. To join this session, participants must already be able to run 5 kilometres in around 30 minutes or 6 kilometres in approximately 35 to 36 minutes. This ensures the group can train at a similar pace and complete the planned interval work safely and effectively. | Combat or interval |
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| Stability conditioning | A chair based fitness session. Ideal if you are beginning your fitness journey or if you have general mobility issues. | Wellbeing |
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| Step | Fun cardio workout using a raised platform to improve fitness, coordination and endurance through easy-to-follow routines. | Combat or interval |
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| Strength and conditioning | A full-body workout combining resistance and functional exercises to build strength, improve fitness and enhance overall performance. | Strength and conditioning |
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| Strength and stretch | A low to moderate intensity exercise class designed to increase both your strength and flexibility using a variety of exercises. | Strength and conditioning |
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| Stretch | Gentle, mobility‑focused class designed to improve flexibility, release tension and restore ease of movement through flowing stretches and mindful breathing. | Mind and body |
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| Strictly style | Musical theatre and modern dance Class. A fun, welcoming class suitable for all levels to learn a variety of dance styles. | Aerobic and dance |
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| Suspension Pilates and yoga | Elevate your mind and body with this dynamic fusion of suspension training. | Mind and body |
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| Swim fit | Whether you want to keep fit or train for a competition, this planned and coached swim session will develop your technique, speed and endurance. | Pool classes |
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| Tai chi | Tai chi is a traditional Chinese martial art practised as a low‑impact exercise involving controlled, continuous movements and breathing techniques. It enhances balance, flexibility, coordination, relaxation and mental focus, making it especially beneficial for older adults and people seeking gentle, holistic exercise. | Strength and conditioning |
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| Theatre craft and modern jazz | General introduction to presentation skills in dance. Including all genres and a variation of styles. | Aerobic and dance |
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| Total body conditioning | Combining cardiovascular exercises, strength training and body‑weight movements to boost fitness, burn calories and tone all major muscle groups. | Combat or interval |
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| Total gym reformer Pilates | Full-body, low-impact workout performed on our specialised TotalGym Encompass machine using cables and a moving carriage to build strength, mobility and control. | Mind and body |
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| Total strength | Full-body strength workout using barbells, dumbbells and resistance exercises to build muscle, improve power and increase overall fitness. | Strength and conditioning |
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| Trilactic | Calisthenics functional, body-based workout using a Tabata style class. | Combat or interval |
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| Vinyasa yoga | A dynamic, flowing style of yoga where each movement is linked to the breath, creating a continuous, rhythmic sequence of poses. | Mind and body |
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| Yin yoga | Slow, meditative style of yoga where poses are held for long periods (typically 1 to 5 minutes or more) to target the body’s deep connective tissues rather than the muscles. It is calming, introspective and designed to improve flexibility, joint health and mental stillness. | Mind and body |
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| Yoga | Mind‑body practice that combines physical postures, breathwork and mindfulness to build strength, flexibility, balance and inner calm. Mats are provided but you can also bring your own if you prefer. | Mind and body |
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| Yoga flow | A smooth, continuous style of yoga that links postures together through breath‑led movement, creating a balanced blend of strength, mobility and mindfulness. | Mind and body |
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| Yoga sculpt | A unique combination of yoga and strength training designed to create a full body workout. Combining traditional yoga poses and principles with strength training and hand weights. | Mind and body |
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| Zumba | Zumba is a high‑energy dance‑fitness class that mixes Latin and international music with easy to follow choreography to create a fun, cardio‑boosting workout. | Aerobic and dance |
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