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Central YMCA Club Pool Closure: Please note that our swimming pool is currently closed for essential maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Central YMCA Club Pool Closure: Please note that our swimming pool is currently closed for essential maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Central YMCA Club Pool Closure: Please note that our swimming pool is currently closed for essential maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Welcome to Central YMCA Club

A fitness and wellbeing community like no other

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YOUR SPACE

Move, Sweat, and Breathe

More than 50 classes a week
The best Cafe, Lounge and Library
Sports hall with badminton and basketball hoop
25m heated swimming pool
Sauna and steam room
3 floors of fitness equipment and space with 2-tier cardio zone

Most popular classes

Zumba
Zumba is a compelling blend of Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves, creating a dynamic programme that will greatly impact and enhance you.
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Muscle Pump
An intensive but accessible free weight barbell studio class performed to music, designed to strengthen, sculpt and tone your whole body in one session.
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Floatfit
FloatFit gives a fun, full body workout on a body length, unstable, floating platform.
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Address

YMCA Club
112 Great Russell Street
London, WC1B 3NQ

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Contact us

0203 994 9600

club.reception@ymca.co.uk

Opening Hours

Monday to Thursday 6:30 am – 9:30 pm
Friday 6:30 am – 8:30 pm
Weekends 9 am – 4:30 pm

Community Programmes

Older Adults
Our Older Adults programme offers those over 60 the opportunity to improve their physical and mental health while combatting feelings of isolation or loneliness.
Positive Health
This programme is available to anyone living with HIV across London and gives participants the opportunity to engage in exercise to help manage their physical and mental health.
Volunteer
We could not deliver our community programmes without the help of our amazing volunteers! Volunteering opportunities consist of gym instructors, teachers and mentors for young children.

Download the Central YMCA app

Download our handy app and book classes and sessions at YMCA Club and YMCA KX at any time

Family and Kids

Swim school
Get your child swimming with either group or 1-2-1 classes that are fun and engaging.
Holiday playscheme
Our Holiday playscheme runs throughout the school holidays, offering exciting activities for your children.
After school sports
Your children can choose between football, gymnastics, basketball, and swimming. Lots to keep them active and occupied.
School services
We offer curricular and extra-curricular programmes such as PE, early career training, First Aid and more, in schools across London.

Our PTs

Meet our highly trained Personal Trainers based in Central London who can help motivate and guide you on your fitness journey.

Achieve your goals
Receive personalised advice
Get motivated and inspired
Track your progress
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Our Therapists

Introducing our team of highly skilled therapists, ready to support you in all aspects of your well-being, be it physical or mental.

Stress relief
Recover from sport injuries
Life advice
Unwind and relax
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Latest news and stories

Meet Declan: Physical Activity Hero finalist
Declan Duncan has been inspiring people to be more physically active here at Central YMCA Club for over 20 years.
Read this article
Free Pilates classes for BAME women
A 6-week programme which helps reduce health inequalities in Camden
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Join the YMCA G.I.R.L.S. Move Programme
Empowering girls to be more physically and emotionally healthy
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What our members say

We go the extra mile to provide a high-quality education for our learners. Our courses supply them with the expertise and experience they need to truly thrive in a fitness career. By producing excellent fitness professionals, we encourage them to inspire and improve the health and wellbeing of their communities – something that’s at the heart of what we stand for.

Member testimonials
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My fitness and confidence have grown remarkably thanks to support from the Club
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I love doing classes and the vibe in the Club is brilliant, you can not find a better place than YMCA to exercise as its so big!
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I’m so glad to be back — both from a mental and a physical perspective, and I feel super-safe from the moment I walk in. If you’re in doubt just come along to see for yourself — you won’t regret it!