Basically the answer to this one is yes. The reason for that is it is important to us to ensure that we have addressed your exercise needs and requirements and also that you are able to use all the equipment safely and efficiently. Having said that we have a range of flexible options for membership. Contact our membership team to discuss your specific requirements.

There is a joining fee. The actual amount of this depends on the package that you join under. We currently have the following four options; a Just Join option, a Lifestyle Starter Pack, a Personal Training Starter Pack and a Power Plate Course option.

Silver

Full peak access to The Bankside Health Club including over 50 classes per week.

Gold

Full peak access to The Bankside Health Club including over 50 classes per week, a towel service as well as peak access to our sister Clubs.

Most of our members realise that joining a quality Club like ours is about a lifestyle change and not just using a facility. They are generally happy to commit to a fixed term agreement, after all once you get fit you're not going to stop exercising when you achieve your goal are you? Naturally we reward this commitment with a reduction on subscription. Alternatively, we do understand that sometimes it is difficult due to life constraints to commit so we do also offer flexible membership terms. To give you an idea, the standard monthly membership fee will be in the region of £50 per month.

When you join we will ask you to fill out a pre-exercise questionnaire, this enables us to ensure there are no reasons why you shouldn't be embarking on an exercise programme. We will then book in your first session. If you have been a member before you can choose the option of our "Fast-track" programme. This essentially is a short session where we make sure that we can answer any questions that you may have, show you any equipment you may be unfamiliar with etc. For those new to exercise we suggest our full service. In your first session we will take some base line tests, ascertain exactly what you want to achieve and your preferred timescale. We will also show you how to use the exercise equipment. From there we will devise you an exercise programme that will give you the best possible chance of achieving your fitness goals.

If you have chosen either our flexi or fixed term agreement membership options you will have the opportunity to freeze your membership for certain periods. Ask one of our membership team for details on this when you visit the club.

Part of our job is to ensure you have the most effective programme for meeting your personal needs. This is not simply about the type and frequency of the exercise but also about how well you get on with it. If you are not enjoying exercise you will not keep up with the programme. We will spend a lot of time at the start of your membership ensuring that your programme is just right. Once we are satisfied that you are satisfied we then look to revisit your programme every 6 - 8 weeks to a) assess the changes that have occurred to your body and b) to move your programme up to the next level. There are always staff on hand on the gym floor should you ever need any additional help or advice and you will quickly find out that we employ our staff not just on the basis of being highly qualified but also because they are approachable, friendly and most of all because they care about our members.

Obviously not everyone wants to use the Club during peak hours, so we do offer a discounted off-peak membership option which may suit you better. Our off-peak times are;