A brand new Health Studio at Shrewsbury Sports Village!

A brand-new Health Studio is now open at Shrewsbury Sports Village for those who prefer a more laid-back gym experience or require a bit of support with their exercise.

The studio will be of most benefit to those just starting out in their fitness journey or who have been referred by a health professional. This isn’t a gym designed for your ‘regular’ gym goer – although it’s open to all. This is a space designed for those who need that extra bit of help hitting their fitness goals.

Whether you’re looking to manage pain issues, or perhaps lack a little confidence when in the standard gym – our Health Studio is a safe space where you can do things at your own pace.

There are 12 workout stations – with equipment including treadmill, recumbent bike, lateral trainer, arm cycle, rower, upper body resistance machines, light weights and jump boxes all available. The boxes are to be used for seated exercises - or they could even be pushed together to form a platform for those that struggle with floor exercises.

We have limited the amount of workout spaces to ensure wheelchair users have sufficient space to move around the gym. The nature of the equipment means the Health Studio is simple to use with a mix of upper and lower body apparatus along with specialist purchases like the arm cycle - which is a great exercise tool for those who have been referred to join a gym by their GP.

The new Health Studio could also be of benefit to Armed Forces veterans and those who live with post-traumatic-stress-disorder (PTSD) as part of Shropshire Leisure Trust’s commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Covenant. No music in the gym area and muted colours are both helpful for people living with a range of conditions including PTSD and Dementia. Along with a more spacious set-up, the studio looks to improve gym-goers experience by using natural light to enhance members’ mental wellbeing.

Wendy Marston, Community Engagement Lead for Shropshire Leisure Trust, said: “We’re delighted with our new Health Studio at Shrewsbury Sports Village! This is a repurposed gym space which will be a valuable addition for both our members and referral customers.

“We've invested in a range of new equipment, which is simple to use in a quiet, laid-back environment, with qualified gym staff on hand to help as required.”