Gyms in Keswick
When visiting the Lake District, the most obvious choice for exercise would be a hike. In Keswick, you’re spoilt for choice with little strolls along the lake or more strenuous mountain days. But for the days when you can’t get outside or fancy a session in the gym, there are a few nearby indoor activity centres and gyms to visit.

  • Keswick Leisure Pool and Fitness Centre 

Open Monday- Thursday 2pm-8pm, Friday 2pm-7pm, Saturday and Sunday 8am-12pm 

Located in the market town of Keswick, the fitness centre offers a fully equipped gym with a wide range of machines and weights plus weight, cardiovascular and resistant training. The centres friendly, professional staff are happy to help with any workouts, exercises or general enquiries. The centres website has a timetable to keep an eye out for fitness classes and programmes. Monthly membership plans are available however the gym also has daily passes charging £15 for a day of gym, fitness classes and pool access or £30 for 7 days.

  • Changes Pool and Gym

Situated just outside of Cockermouth around a 13-minute drive from Keswick, Changes Pool and Gym has been operating independently since 2013 and are based in Embleton Spa Hotel. The gym is spread over two floors offering an extensive mix of cardio and weight equipment including rowing machines, treadmills, exercise bikes, leg presses, cross trainers, step machines, shoulder & chest presses and leg extensions and leg curl. Fitness classes are also available to join. Memberships include annual membership packages and pay monthly options. Prices vary; to enquire contact the gym directly. 

  • Lifestyle Fitness & Shapers

Situated near Cockermouth around 20 minutes away from Keswick by car, Lifestyle Fitness & Shapers is an affordable, family run gym, which has been operating for over 20 years. The gym has a separate workout area for women known as Shapers, whilst the main gym is known as Lifestyle Fitness.  The main gym has over 50 stations of equipment including cardiovascular treadmills, rowing machines, bikes and steppers. The training area offers lat machines, presses, curl and extension machines and benches. A monthly membership costs £24-30 depending on your plan. Visitors can enjoy a one-off day session in the gym for only £4.