Active Underwood
Underwood Barbell
Community Gym
Underwood Barbell is a volunteer led Community Gym which operates out of Underwood Community Centre. The Gym operates as an unmanned facility and is accessible 6am - 10pm 7 days a week.
About our Gym
Underwood Barbell was created following a community project spanning over 4 years. Active Underwood and Bishton Community Council worked together to extend Underwood Community Centre to enable the existing (very small) gym facility to serve the whole community.
Equipment List
4 Station Rig
2 x Bench Press
2 x Deadlift Platforms
10m Sled Track with Sled and Farmers Handles
Dumbbell Area with weights ranging from 1kg - 50kg
Matted Area with Thai Kickboxing bag
Ski-Erg
Air Bike
Self Powered Treadmill
Concept 2 Rower
Multi-use Leg Press/Hack Squat/Calf Raise Machine
Leg Extension/Curl Machine
Multi Station Cable Rig with Lat Pulldown/Seated Row/Crossover Cables
Olympic Weight Plates & Barbells
Various Functional Strength equipment such as Medicine Balls and Kettlebells
Membership & Pricing
Full Membership:
£12.50 per month + £10 Joining Fee
Access to the facility 6am-10pm Mon-Sun
Membership age 16+
Family Friendly Policy
The facility has a "Family Friendly" policy which enables members to bring family members into the gym that are under 16. This is in place to encourage young people to develop a healthy relationship with health, fitness and to gain confidence being in a gym. It is also in place to enable parents/guardians to train if they do not have childcare available. Each member is allowed to bring U16 non members into the gym providing they have been granted prior permission by a committee member. There is a 1:1 ratio requirement for U12 and 2:1 ratio requirement for 12+. Members must be 18+ to apply for permission to use this policy. Further details about this policy can be discussed by contacting us or by discussing it with a committee member at the facility.
FAQ
Is anyone allowed to join the gym or is it only for local people?
Anyone can apply to join providing they are 16+
How many members do you have and is there a limit?
We normally have an average of 80-90 active members at any time. We do not have a hard cap on membership but as the facility is small we constantly review how the facility is used and whether we need to stop taking on new members.
Can I use the gym outside of your normal opening times?
Unfortunately not, there are higher cost implications with running a 24 hour facility and with the gym being an unmanned facility there are increased risk factors. The demand for 24/7 access is very low and it is not currently within our plans to change our opening times.
Can I sign up as a member on behalf of someone else such as a child?
No, each member must sign up individually and can only have one membership in their name. You can, however, use the same bank account for multiple memberships.
Do you do discounts and concessionary rates?
No, the membership price is always kept as low as possible for everyone.
Can I use your facility to train clients as a personal trainer?
We have no policy on personal training in the facility. As long as the personal trainer and the client/s are members you can use the facility.
Do you run classes or have any form of coaching in the facility?
No, the gym is run by a group of volunteers and is unmanned so we do not run classes and do not provide personal training.
Is the facility available for hire?
No, the facility is for the use of members only.
How to Join
Before Submitting an Application
Our gym is run by a small group of volunteers, we are not a commercial gym or business. Please be patient when submitting a membership application as it can take some time to get set up and arrange collection of your membership card.
If you do not here back from us within 10 days of submitting an application please use the contact form to get in touch.
Please ensure you know what you are signing up for before applying, our facility is small, and can cater for around 100 active members, we do not have multiple pieces of the same equipment and the gym has been designed to mainly cater for strength and conditioning training. The facility only has a handful of strength and cardio machines.
Please ensure that you complete the GoCardless direct debit set up correctly or this may delay your membership application.
After Submitting an Application
You should get a response within 10 days from a committee member who will confirm your application is OK and arrange a day/time to meet at the facility to complete a short safety induction and collect your membership card.