£500K Revamp: Abbey Leisure Centre Gym Set for Major Transformation in December 2024

£500K Revamp: Abbey Leisure Centre Gym Set for Major Transformation in December 2024

By Dr. Marcus Chen, Ph.D.

November 28, 2024 at 12:54 PM

A major £500k refurbishment project is coming to Abbey Leisure Centre's gym in December 2024, featuring comprehensive upgrades to equipment and facilities. The renovation will deliver an enhanced workout experience for local residents.

Abbey Leisure Centre gym floor plan

Abbey Leisure Centre gym floor plan

Temporary Closure: December 5-21, 2024

  • Reopening: December 21 at 10:00 AM
  • Women's only gym remains open
  • Members can access nearby facilities during closure:
    • Becontree Heath Leisure Centre (Dagenham)
    • London Aquatics Centre (Stratford)
    • Everyone Active Havering sites

New Equipment Installation:

Cardio Zone

  • Recline/recumbent bikes
  • Stair climbers
  • Cross trainers
  • Treadmills
  • Rowers

Cardio machines at Abbey Leisure Centre

Cardio machines at Abbey Leisure Centre

Resistance Equipment

  • Assisted dip & chin machine
  • Cable machine
  • Abdominal machine
  • Abductor/adductor machines
  • Prone leg curl
  • Pec fly/rear delt machine

Resistance training area at Abbey gym

Resistance training area at Abbey gym

Free Weights Area

  • Multiple benches
  • Comprehensive dumbbell set
  • Professional lifting racks
  • Plate-loaded machines including:
    • Chest press
    • Pulldown
    • Shoulder press
    • Leg press
    • Hip thrust

Free weights area in leisure centre

Free weights area in leisure centre

Recovery Zone

  • Dedicated stretch area
  • Theraguns for muscle recovery

Gym stretch area with exercise equipment

Gym stretch area with exercise equipment

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