Junior membership
Learn and grow with a Junior membership
Whether they’re already into sports or you want to support them in getting active, give your child a start on their health and wellbeing journey with a Junior membership.
This membership for under 18s offers children aged 11-17 access to junior gym sessions and junior fitness classes at Better locations in their local area. Junior sessions are for everyone and help kids learn how to use their local gym in a fun, supportive environment, with instructors on hand to offer advice and encouragement.
Junior members also get inclusive access to every Better swimming pool across the UK (with a UK-Wide Junior membership) and are eligible for discounts on other junior activities – like our lessons and courses - helping them learn about and enjoy fitness from a young age.
Better is part of GLL, a charitable social enterprise and so are our members. When you visit a centre, you’re helping us to run inclusive activities and provide services like our free induction sessions, so the whole community can enjoy getting active.
Benefits of a local gym for juniors
When your child or teen visits their local gym as a Junior member, they’ll enjoy benefits like:
- Inclusive access to junior gym sessions (one session per day), including a free gym induction, swimming pool access and junior fitness classes*
- Inclusive access to Live Better - online on-demand workouts, healthy habit plans and everyday wellbeing support in the Better UK app.
- Seven day priority advance booking online or via the Better UK app
- Up to 30% off other activities and services
- Improved physical and mental health as they learn about exercise and develop healthy habits
* Juniors must be 11-17 years to take part in Junior Gym sessions. Facility access subject to availability, refer to home centre and individual location page for facility listings. Gym inductions are mandatory for all Junior members. Swim Safely Rules apply to swimming pool access. Read our terms to find out more.
Our junior gym sessions
Our junior gym sessions have been created specifically for under 18s to give them the best start on their fitness journey. Here are just some of the ways we do this:
Personalised inductions
Whether they want to learn more about using the equipment or need support finding a routine that works for them, our specialised induction sessions give juniors a chance to ask their questions and get advice on getting started at the gym.
Expert instructors
Ready to give guidance on exercises and how to exercise safely, our trained fitness instructors are on hand to help. Our trainers will discuss your child’s fitness goals and what they’re interested in to provide tailored recommendations on using the gym.
High-quality facilities
Across our locations, we offer high-quality, up-to-date facilities so everyone can have a positive, safe experience when they visit our gyms. From conditioning areas to resistance and cardio equipment, there’s something for everyone.
Supportive staff
From providing a bit of motivation to answering any questions, our friendly and supportive centre staff are always around to offer support. Want to know about the class timetables, centre opening times or other membership benefits? We’ve got you covered.
More junior sports to try at Better
Swim
Under 18s are welcome at all swimming pools across the UK for a small cost and Junior members (with a UK-Wide membership) can visit for free. Whether they’d like to get a few laps, make a splash with friends during a Swim for All session or have a party, they can bring it to Better. And for less confident swimmers, we also offer children’s swimming lessons for all ages and abilities.
Activities
From racquet sports to trampolining, we have a variety of activities to help our Junior members learn about exercise and have fun while doing it. Whatever they're into, they can try something new — from football to climbing. From football to climbing, our sessions are perfect for beginners or people with more experience - the choice is yours! Plus, with a Junior membership, you’ll enjoy discounts on selected activities, helping your child stay active for less.
Lessons and Courses
For kids who love sports and staying active, we even offer lessons and courses to help them develop their skills or learn something new. Discover sessions like gymnastics and tennis to ice skating and athletics, and help your child find their new favourite hobby in a fun, friendly and supportive environment.
Keeping your kids safe
Mandatory inductions – To keep everyone safe, members and non-members can't attend our junior gym sessions without an adult until they've completed an induction. Before, they must take part in one of our induction sessions so they can learn how to use the facilities. Juniors will not be allowed to access the gym without having taken an induction.
Equipment restrictions – So everyone can workout within their limits, we have some age restrictions on our gym equipment. Junior members between 11 and 15 years can use cardiovascular and fixed resistance machines such as treadmills and chest press machines. Only 16- and 17-year-olds can use the free weights.
Adult and junior sessions - Alongside our regular classes and sessions for under 18s, we also run adult and junior gym sessions where you can work out with a child. Like our other gym workouts, these slots give you and a child the chance to boost your fitness in the gym and use a range of equipment. While adults take full responsibility for any children aged 11-17, our instructors are always on hand to help."
