Lifestyle Fitness & Shapers

Not to be confused with the national chain of gyms known as Lifestyle Fitness, this is a family run gym that has been providing fitness facilities to the town of Cockermouth for over 20 years. The gym’s unique selling point is the separate work out area especially for women, known as Shapers, whilst the main gym is known as Lifestyle Fitness.

The gym is located just off Cockermouth’s Main Street, where you will find a whole host of independent shops, restaurants and cafés. There is no minimum contract time for memberships, but discounts are offered if you sign up for three months or more. Day passes are available, costing £3 during lunchtime hours and £4 at other times.

Equipment

The main gym, Lifestyle Fitness, is a medium-sized gym with over 50 stations of equipment. There are two separate rooms. The cardiovascular room is equipped with treadmills, rowing machines, bikes, steppers and Cybex Arc trainers. Most of the cardio machines have personal entertainment screens.

In the strength training area, you will find various Cybex machines including lat machines, presses, curl and extension machines and benches. There is also a good selection of dumbbells up to 50kg. There is a small separate boxing area that also features a vibrogym, which is a unique piece of equipment that enables you to get a full body workout in a short space of time. Various accessories are available, including fitness balls and ab cradles.

Shapers is the separate gym especially for women. There are various toning tables and chairs in here, as well as an additional vibrogym. Women who use shapers can also use the equipment in the main gym.

Personal Training

Personal training is available through a local, independent trainer who operates from a number of bases in the area. Sessions cost £25 with taster sessions available for £3.

Facilities

The gym has a sauna. Use of the sauna is included in your membership. For day pass holders, there is a small additional charge. You can also pay to use the sauna without using the gym.

There are two upright sunbeds with prices starting at £2 for three minutes.

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