Snap Fitness Carlisle

Snap Fitness in Carlisle is one of Cumbria’s newest gyms, having opened at the end of 2016. It is part of an international chain of gyms that originated in the USA and now has branches in Canada, Mexico, India, Australia, and New Zealand, as well as here in the UK. The firm takes a “no frills” approach to fitness, so you won’t find extras, such as swimming pools and saunas here. Instead, there is just good quality gym equipment with the added bonus of being accessible 24-hours a day. Out of core hours access is granted by a key provided to all members.

The gym is located in the centre of Carlisle – just a two-minute walk from Carlisle train station. Membership is available for £27.99 per month with an initial added fee of £24.99 for your 24-hour access key. However, if you are just visiting the area you can sign up for a free 3-day trial. Alternatively, if you are a member of a Snap Fitness gym elsewhere in the world your membership covers the use of the Carlisle branch.

Equipment

With around 10,000 square feet of space, Snap Fitness is one of Cumbria’s largest gyms. Equipment has been supplied by Matrix and Octane. The cardiovascular training area is packed with machines including treadmills, cross trainers, rowers, and exercise bikes – all with touch screen technology. There is a huge functional training area with TRX systems and boxing punchbags. There is also a large free weights area that includes Olympic lifting racks plus a huge selection of dumbbells, and kettlebells. You will also find additional accessories here, such as steppers, mats, and fitness balls.

Fitness Classes

Fitness classes run throughout day time hours in a dedicated studio and include spinning, high intensity interval training, BarStarz (a form of urban calisthenics), Pilates, and body pump. These are included in the cost of your membership fee and also open to those on a trial. In addition, virtual classes are available 24-hours a day, with a multitude of programmes to choose from, including yoga, and various aerobics and spinning programmes.

Personal Training

Like many chain gyms, personal training is available through independent sub-contractors. Prices vary according to the trainer and what you require but you can expect to pay around £30 per hour.

Other Features

The gym is located in the heart of Carlisle, with plenty of shops, cafés, restaurants, and bars all within easy walking distance.

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