YMCA Gym

Yes. However, we do recommend you pre-book to secure your place as classes are capped. You can book up to one week in advance at reception, by calling us on 0115 952 8803 or emailing gym@nottsymca.org.

Please let us know as soon as possible (at least 24 hours in advance) if you can’t make a class you’ve booked so we can give your place to someone else. Unfortunately, regular no-shows will result in you not being able to book classes for a period of time. Plus, if you arrive late for a class you may not be able to take part.

We recommend you take medical advice from your GP before undertaking any exercise. After this, talk to a member of our team about your needs and goals. All of our classes are designed so everyone, regardless of ability, health condition or illness, can take part. Please also make sure you let your Instructor or Coach know if you have any medical conditions that may affect your ability to exercise safely. Get in touch today to arrange a chat or ask any questions.

A replacement can be purchased for £5 from reception.

When you become a member of YMCA gym we’ll give you three free guest passes (valid for three months) to share with your friends and family. You must accompany your guest. Crossfit 1871 spaces and membership are not accessible with a guest pass but anyone can book onto a taster to try out an 1871 workout. Non-members can also pay a drop-in fee; for which they don’t need to be accompanied by a member.

Yes. Our drop-in rate for a daily core membership is £7. Our drop-in rate for a daily 1871 membership is £15. You will need to have completed a CrossFit fundamentals course before using the 1871 space. We also run taster sessions on our 1871 membership so you can try it out for free!

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We have a limited number of lockers available to hire for £7.50 per month from the gym reception. If these are all taken, you can ask to be added to the waiting list.

If you haven’t hired a locker and you leave your belongings overnight, we’ll remove them when we do our nightly check. This will incur a £10 charge for overnight storage. Please note that our lockers do not accept the new £1 coins. You can buy key coins from the gym reception.

Wear something you are comfortable in. However, we ask you dress appropriately and wear trainers. We have a water fountain at YMCA Gym so bring a water bottle and stay hydrated! You can bring your own towel or pick one up free of charge from reception. All your kit can be stored in the lockers which accept old £1 coins or key coins (available from reception).

Direct debit memberships can be cancelled by giving at least one full calendar month’s written notice. Give your written notice to reception who can begin to process your cancellation by setting up an appointment with a Duty Manager. 

After this, the team can finalise your cancellation and notify you of any outstanding payments and your expiry date.

Our direct debits are processed by Harlands. If you miss a payment or think you will be unable to pay, you can contact them on 0871 250 2423. Harlands may charge you a missed payment fee.

Yes. We’ll add the difference to your current membership for the remainder of the month and increase your direct debit payments in the month after. If you paid ‘up front’ for your Core membership we’ll work out the difference for an upgrade. There will be a bit of paperwork so just pop over to reception and we’ll be happy to help.

We are a 24-hour gym and memberships allow you to attend as many classes as you like, and train in the main gym spaces as often as you fancy! See our timetable for details of classes as well as the schedule for 1871 open gym and details about 24-hour access.

If your question is how many times should you train each week, this is of course dependent on you as an individual. If you’re just starting out, begin with a couple of sessions a week and gradually build them up. We would generally recommend 2-3 sessions per week for health and 4-6 for performance.

We warmly welcome volunteers at YMCA Gym – please drop by reception to let us know your experience and areas of interest. For employment opportunities, check out our website’s Careers page or speak to the gym team today.