Plympton Swimming Pool & Gym has reopened following a major refurbishment, bringing a completely upgraded gym floor and a new range of modern fitness equipment to the local community.
The refurbishment has transformed the gym into a fresh, modern training environment, with new equipment across cardio, strength and resistance training, and free weights.
The upgraded gym floor features equipment from leading fitness brands including Precor, Concept2 and Jordan. The cardio area now includes four Precor TRM 835 treadmills, three Precor EFX 635 cross trainers, two Precor UBK 635 upright bikes and a Precor RBK 635 recumbent bike. A Precor SCL 885 StairClimber and Concept2 SkiErg have also been added, giving customers even more ways to vary their cardio and conditioning workouts.
The strength and resistance area has seen a significant upgrade too, with new Precor equipment including a Resolute Leg Press, Rear Delt/Pec Fly, Vitality Dual Multi-Press, Vitality Dual Leg Extension/Curl and Resolute Adjustable Pulley.
A new Quad Tower Station provides multiple training options in one area, including a tricep extension, lat pulldown, dip/chin assist and Hi/Lo pulley.
Our free weights area has also been refreshed with a new Jordan dumbbell set ranging from 2kg to 40kg, alongside a fixed barbell set ranging from 10kg to 30kg, cable accessories and new storage solutions.
The refurbishment represents more than an investment in new fitness equipment. It forms part of a wider commitment to ensuring Plympton Swimming Pool & Gym continues to support the health, wellbeing and social connection of the local community, with facilities and activities available for people of different ages and abilities.
“Plympton Gym and Swimming Pool is already a highly valued community asset and I am so pleased that so many users will benefit from the investment made into it.
Plymouth Active Leisure are keen to welcome new users – whether they are just starting their fitness journey with some gentle exercise or following a full athletic fitness regime. This investment will further strengthen the benefits the gym can bring to everyone in the community – not just in terms of exercise, but the social connection that it supports.”
Councillor Kate Taylor, Plymouth City Council’s Cabinet member for Finance and Sport
Alongside the refurbished gym, Plympton Swimming Pool & Gym continues to expand the health and wellbeing opportunities available to local residents. The centre offers specialist support through Good Boost, Exercise Referral and Active Health programmes, helping people manage long-term health conditions, build confidence and improve their wellbeing through supported physical activity.
The centre also provides inclusive and community-focused activities, including Autiswim sessions every Sunday from 10am to 12 noon, offering dedicated swimming opportunities for autistic individuals and their families. A veterans-only swim every Monday, delivered in partnership with the Royal British Legion, also provides a supportive space for former service personnel to stay active and connected.
Together, the refurbished gym and wider programme of activities highlight the role Plympton Swimming Pool & Gym plays as a local community facility, supporting physical activity while also creating opportunities for health, wellbeing and social connection.
Located at Plympton Swimming Pool, Harewood Park, Plympton, PL7 2AS, the centre offers free parking and combines its gym facilities with an existing swimming pool and wider programme of activities.
The newly refurbished gym is now open, with both existing and new members able to explore the upgraded facilities and discover the range of activities and support available at Plympton Swimming Pool & Gym.
Gym and swimming memberships are available from £26.50 per month.
Find out more here – https://plymouthactive.co.uk/activities/gym/
