Sheffield Council Opens Dozens of Weekly Group Exercise Classes

Sheffield City Council has scheduled more than 180 group exercise classes each week at its leisure centres for the summer period beginning 13 July 2026.

The expansion comes as participation in council-run wellness programmes has grown steadily, driven by residents seeking affordable options close to home rather than private gym memberships. Local data shows a 12 per cent rise in attendance at public facilities between April 2025 and March 2026, reflecting broader interest in community-based activity that fits around work and family schedules.

Concord Leisure Centre on Shiregreen Lane runs morning circuits and yoga sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays, while Hillsborough Leisure Centre on Middlewood Road hosts evening spin classes and strength workshops four times a week. Both sites fall under the council’s Active Sheffield programme, which coordinates timetables across six venues and posts updates on its dedicated booking portal.

Session details and pricing

Drop-in rates start at £4.80 for a 45-minute class, with monthly passes available for £32 that cover unlimited access at any council site. Figures released by the council in June show 4,200 unique users attended group sessions in the first quarter of 2026, with the busiest slots occurring between 6pm and 8pm on weekdays.

Next steps for residents

Anyone can view the full timetable and reserve a place through the Active Sheffield app or by visiting the reception desk at either centre. New participants are advised to arrive 15 minutes early for their first session to complete a basic health questionnaire, after which they can select classes that match their preferred time and intensity level.