Where 40 minutes exercise can take all afternoon

Do you ever get that niggling feeling at the back of your mind that you ought to be doing more about your health and fitness? But in truth you'd rather run a mile than join a gym? In that case you may be interested in taking a look at what David Lloyd Leisure has to offer. We like to think of our health and fitness clubs as places you can make friends and spend quality time as well as keep fit and healthy. We think you'll be pleasantly surprised by what you find.

Come and say hello

When you become a member of David Lloyd Leisure you'll soon see why we're the UK's premier health and fitness group. The very first piece of equipment we introduce you to is the coffee machine and the first exercise we'll do is to sit down in the club lounge together and have a chat. In fact, the last thing you'll do on your first day is work up a sweat.

Working with you

It's not until we've chatted with you about your goals, any injuries we might have to work around and any concerns you have (rest assured, Lycra isn't required) that we'll get close to starting. You'll quickly discover that we think membership isn't just about a hard workout, it's more about being inspired for life - trying new things, meeting new people and finding out more about yourself, your body and your health. Together, we can help you do all of this and more.

Dive in

Then it's time for a look around. Let's start with our world-class indoor and outdoor pools. Swimming is one of the most beneficial forms of exercise there is. Good for the body as well as the mind, water exercise gives your circulation a boost and strengthens and tones your muscles. From swimming to aqua aerobics to having fun with friends, our pools are the perfect place to stay fit and healthy.

Serve up

Tennis is another great fun way to stay in shape and get to know people. We work closely with the Lawn Tennis Association to provide coaching for all ages and abilities, so if you haven't played before there's no need to worry. Come and have a game with your friends or try our activities that let you play with people who share your skill level. You'll never feel out of your depth. You might even like to join our league and play in our tournaments.

Stretch out

One of the best ways of exercising is with others in a group class so why not sign up to a few while we're here? You'll find lots of great activities from yoga to spinning for you to enjoy. Our training clubs are set up so you can come and train with like-minded people. There's nothing to be worried about in our gym areas either, they're full of the latest easy-to-use equipment and you'll always find a member at staff at hand to motivate and help you.

And relax

Catching up with friends in the club lounge after a game of tennis or a class is a highlight for many of our members. A quick soak in the spa or sit in the steam room before lunch is also popular. Or you might decide to have a haircut or massage in our luxury health and beauty salon. It's entirely up to you. There's a lot to be said for spending an afternoon with the newspapers and a coffee. Which brings us neatly full circle.

Be a part of it

Becoming a member is easy so come along today and see how being a part of David Lloyd Leisure can help you reach your goals. Come in, have a chat and a look around. We look forward to seeing you soon.