Thrive Leisure

Our new thrive leisure app is now available in the Apple and Google Play stores. The thrive leisure app enables you to join online, book activities and classes, find out about services, received notifications about offers, closures and cancellations and check your bookings. Download the app and choose a centre. From the home screen you can find out what’s available at the site and if you want to find out what’s on offer at other centres just tap the Switch Centre button. Key features include:

• Join online – you can join direct by tapping the Become a member button. This takes you direct to Leisure Hub our membership portal where you can choose the membership which suits you.
• Book online – you can book classes, soft play, Abbey Adventure, Strike bowling sessions and other activities direct from the app. You’ll need to log in once to your Leisure Hub account and then everything will appear in the app (except Strike bowling sessions). Tap the My bookings button and past and future bookings will be listed (except Strike bowling sessions).
• Contact us – you can contact us direct from the app, whether that’s to enquire about swimming lessons, parties, memberships or any of our services. Just tap the mail symbol and fill in the form.
• Check out timetables – you can view swimming timetables across our pools, class timetables with booking information including spaces available and notifications if spaces become available and Move activity timetables.
• Get notifications – you can get notifications through the app where we’ll update you on any special offers, closures and new services. Just allow notifications when you download the app.
• Move information - Move appears on each centre page and links to all the different activities available. Timetables can be viewed and Move class bookings can be made through the app.

The app is available in the Apple and Google play stores. Apple Store:  thrive leisure on the App Store (apple.com) Google Play Store: thrive leisure - Apps on Google Play

Did you know that there are a range of digital tools available for free as part of your thrive membership? Use data to drive your workouts, use technology to understand your body and download our app get the most out of your membership with us! Visit your local leisure centre to find out what we have to offer and to discover the technology that is available to support you on your health and wellbeing journey, or enquire to book your free three day pass today which includes a free health MOT with our friendly team, using our Tanita scales to provide a summary of your current health.

Mywellness app

Unlock another level to your workout with us using the Mywellness app. The Mywellness app is like having a personal trainer at your fingertips – using your goals and preferences, it can give you workout plans, daily and weekly challenges, and act as a movement tracker. Plus, it connects with both our gym equipment and our Tanita body composition technology (see below for further details), meaning that you can track your progress as you go.

What's available on the app

• Live workouts with our fitness instructors in the virtual studio.
• Feel like you're part of a class with our hybrid programme where your instructor will be teaching the class to both people in the leisure centre and at home.
• Hundreds of on demand workouts available at any time.
• Daily challenges - pick your level easy, medium or pro.
• Fun weekly challenges.
• Monitor your progress with our Tanita body composition scales.
• Link to your activity tracker or fitness app so it never misses your activity, or use the in-app tracker.

Our workouts have been developed by instructors and coaches from across the country to help keep you motivated, with new challenges every month.

How to join

1.  Register for Mywellness Thrive Virtual using your smart phone or tablet. If you are new to Mywellness this will take you to the app store. Download the Mywellness app and create your account to get started. If you already have a Mywellness account, you will automatically be added to our Thrive Virtual site within the app.
2. If you do not have a smart phone or tablet you can still create a Mywellness account using any device with a web browser.

Download the Mywelless app today!

Virtual and hybrid classes

Using the Mywellness app, our members can access a huge selection of exercise classes to try at home, ranging in ability and intensity so that there is something for everyone. You can also experience our friendly and fun virtual classes, in which you’ll take part in a live class taking place in one of our leisure centres – at home! We have also introduced virtual spinning classes at some of our centres where you can attend in-person and be led by the motivating instructor on screen. This has allowed us to expand our timetable and offer more options for you to get moving. View our class timetables here or enquire to book your free three day pass today!

Tanita scales

These state-of-the-art body composition scales are available for use by thrive members at each of our leisure centres, providing all the information you need to understand your body’s make-up; make achievable and beneficial exercise goals; and stay on top of your progress. Our helpful, dedicated staff are here to show you exactly how they work and what to do with the information you receive. It’s time to understand your body like never before! Book your free three day pass today and ask a member of the team for your free health MOT.

At thrive leisure we are here to support you on your health and fitness journey and help you to find an activity that makes you thrive! We know that everyone has different exercise preferences and abilities, so we offer a range of ways to get you moving. We know that you will find something you enjoy, all you have to do is give it a go. Whether you’re a lifting lover, spinning sensation or a complete newbie, thrive your way at one of our centres this year!

Thrive in the gym

With facilities across County Durham and supportive, friendly staff on hand to help, we are here to help you make positive changes to your fitness and lifestyle in our gyms. Whether you're new to fitness or exercise regularly, we offer a variety of Technogym equipment including cardio, strength and free weights in our gyms (many of which have been recently refurbished!)

Thrive in the pool

Swimming is an amazing way to stay active and a choice of pools are included in our memberships, with lane swimming and aqua classes. Whether you're looking to improve your speed and endurance, go swimming with your toddler, or simply just have a leisurely swim, our swimming pools have got an activity for you.

Thrive in our classes

Prefer to get your cardio in by showing off some dance moves in Zumba class? We offer a range of group exercise classes at our leisure centres across the county to help you make positive changes to your fitness – plus, we know that once you find a class you love, there will be no stopping you! You can also experience our friendly and fun virtual classes, in which you'll take part in a live class taking place in one of our local leisure centres - at home, using the Mywellness app.

Thrive using technology

Tanita technology is available in our leisure centre across the county and can help you track over 10 different body measurements to support your health and fitness journey. Our gym team will be more than happy to help you understand your readings and set realistic goals to help you thrive. You can also set new goals and improve your lifestyle with the help of the Mywellness app - Thrive Virtual. Discover free workout plans, challenges, fitness tracking, on-demand workouts and more!

Move your way

 We want to make sure that everyone, no matter what their circumstances, can move more as part of their everyday life. But with so many different options available, knowing where to start can be daunting. To help you get moving, we can offer a dedicated one to one support service which allows you to receive tailored advice on how to move more. We offer a range of move activities from walking groups to low impact classes, plus our brand new Move Hub at Abbey Leisure Centre with power-assisted equipment suitable for all.

Ready to get started?

Browse the memberships available at your local leisure centre and join online today! Or, if you're not ready to join just yet, why not pop into your local leisure centre for a guided tour?

Did you know that as a student you qualify for our concession membership* which starts at just £17 per month? Whether you’re a lifting lover, spinning sensation or a complete newbie, we’ve got an exercise option for you! Thrive this year with an affordable student membership and see what we have to offer. *T&Cs apply – valid student ID required

Thrive in the gym

Smash the gym and your studies this year! With facilities across County Durham and supportive, friendly staff on hand to help, we are here to help you make positive changes to your fitness and lifestyle in our gyms. Whether you're new to fitness or exercise regularly, we offer a variety of Technogym equipment including cardio, strength and free weights in our gyms (many of which have been recently refurbished!)

Thrive in the pool

Swimming is an amazing way to stay active and de-stress, and a choice of pools are included in our memberships.

Thrive in our classes

Prefer to get your cardio in by showing off some dance moves in a Zumba class? Or want to stretch your body (instead of your student loan!)? We offer a range of group exercise classes at our leisure centres across the county to help you make positive changes to your fitness – plus, we know that once you find a class you love, there will be no stopping you! You can also experience our friendly and fun virtual classes at home, using the Mywellness app, so you never have to miss a workout!

Thrive using technology

Tanita technology is available in our leisure centre across the county and can help you track over 10 different body measurements to support your health and fitness journey. Our gym team will be more than happy to help you understand your readings and set realistic goals to help you thrive. You can also set new goals and improve your lifestyle with the help of the Mywellness app - Thrive Virtual. Discover free workout plans, challenges, fitness tracking, on-demand workouts and more!

Ready to get started?

Browse the memberships available at your local leisure centre and join online today! Or, if you're not ready to join just yet, why not pop into your local leisure centre for a guided tour?