Waterfront Gym

The state-of-the-art gym and fitness studio based at our Huddersfield Centre.

Kirklees College has its own state-of-the-art gym and fitness studio at the Huddersfield Centre in the Waterfront Quarter. You can find us in room HA-2005. It is a fully equipped gym with a range of CV and resistance machines and a wide range of free weight options including Olympic squat racks, dumbbells and Kettlebells. We also have a fully stocked studio for circuits and functional training. A new weekly workout and challenge is available every week and a fully qualified member of staff member is on hand to support training. 

Student Opening Times

Monday: 9am – 12pm & 3pm – 5pm

Tuesday: 9am – 11am & 12pm – 4.30pm

Wednesday: 9am – 11am & 1pm – 4.30pm 

Thursday: 9am – 11am & 12pm – 1pm 

Friday: 9am – 2.30pm 

The gym is free for all students to use! All students must complete an induction prior to attending rock up and train sessions – this must be booked in with a member of the fitness team.

Please note that gym opening hours are during TERM TIME ONLY.

*Drop-in sessions are not instructor led (i.e. personal training or group classes), however a gym coordinator will be on hand to induct new members, supervise, support training and provide training guidance where required.

How To Book A Session

No booking is necessary, just turn up and train.  

Please note the gym operates on a maximum capacity of 20, access will be restricted if the gym is in full occupancy at the time of your visit.  

Memberships, Rules and Regulations

  • Membership to the Waterfront Gym is FREE to all Kirklees College students
  • Access to the gym is only permitted during the advertised rock up and train sessions 
  • All students must complete a health questionnaire prior to starting and are responsible for keeping this up to date 
  • All students must complete an induction prior to starting
  • During busy periods, training time is restricted to a maximum of one hour 
  • The rock up and train sessions are term time only
  • The gym operates on a maximum capacity, access will be restricted if the gym is in full occupancy at the time of your visit

Staff Membership

Staff membership is available for as little as £2.50 per month. It is required that all staff complete an induction prior to starting. To find out more information or to sign up please email WaterfrontGym@kirkleescollege.ac.uk from your work email address or pop down to the gym to speak with our Health and Wellbeing Co-ordinator.

Staff Gym & Exercise Studio Opening Times

Monday: 11.30am  –  1pm

Tuesday: 7am  –  9am (staff only)

9am – 11am  and  12pm – 4:30pm (staff and students)

Wednesday: 7am-9am (staff only)

9am – 11am and  1pm – 4.30pm (staff and students)

Thursday: 9am – 11am  and 12pm – 1pm

Friday: 9am – 2.30pm

The gym opening hours are during term time only.

*Staff sessions are not instructor led, if you are interested in personal training, group classes or require an induction to start using the gym please contact our Health and Wellbeing Co-ordinator ZMccomb@kirkleescollege.ac.uk.

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Fitness Classes for Students and Staff

Monday: ‘Spin 30’ – 7.45am to 8.15am.

Tuesday: ‘Stretch and Reach’ – 7.30am to 8.00am.

Wednesday: ‘Learn 2 Lift’ – 12.15pm – 12.45pm.

Thursday: HIIT’ – 5.30pm – 6.00pm.

Friday: ‘Kev’s Circuit Combo’ – 12.15pm – 12.45pm.

Meet Zack

Health & Wellbeing Co-ordinator

  • BSc Degree in Sports Coaching
  • Semi-professional rugby player
  • Ireland International
  • Level 2 Gym Instructor

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