Free Weights Area
Use the dedicated free wights area, equipped with industry leading Technogym dumbbells, weight benches, plate loaded machines, squat racks and cable equipment, giving you the tools you need to take your workout to the next level.
Whether you’re looking to build strength, increase muscle mass, or enhance your overall fitness, our free weights area can help you tailor your workouts to target specific muscle groups and progress at your own pace.
Cardio & Resistance Machines
We have an extensive range of the latest Technogym cardio and resistance equipment which includes treadmills, Stationary Bike, Elliptical Trainers, Rowing Machine and more.
These pieces of equipment can also be linked to your personalised gym programme, using the Mywellness app.
MOTIV8
MOTIV8 is a group training area that combines functional and HIIT style training, using easy operational equipment and weights to help increase overall fitness, improve body composition, and create a sense of community and group training.
MOTIV8 classes runs 2-3 times a day, as well as alternate versions such as MOTIV8 Lite.
When classes aren’t running, members can use the rig for their own training and utilise equipment such as the curved treadmill, sandbags, kettlebells, battle ropes and punch bags.
Outdoor running track
Why not train outside on our all-weather 400m running track. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just starting your fitness journey, our running track offers a perfect training environment for you to train in the open air.
Designed to withstand various weather conditions, it provides a satisfying outdoor workout, rain or shine.
Access is available to our members and on a pay-as-you-go basis, outside of the following times:
- Monday | Horwich Harriers | 18:00 – 20:00
- Tuesday | Community Run Group | 10:00-11:00
- Tuesday | Wheels for All | 11:00 – 13:00
- Tuesday | Horwich Harriers | 18:00 – 20:00
- Tuesday | Running Coach Coops Session | 20:00 – 21:00
- Wednesday | Hyrox Group | 18:30 – 19:30
- Wednesday | Private Run Group | 19:30 – 20:30
- Thursday | Horwich Harriers | 18:00 – 19:00
- Thursday | Chorley Harriers | 19:00 – 20:00
- Friday | Hybrid Group | 06:00-07:00 (Bi-Weekly)
- Friday | Lostock Harriers | 07:00 – 08:00
- Saturday | Bolton Hot Wheels | 09:00 – 10:30
Sauna & Steam Room
Treat yourself to a post-workout relaxation in our Sauna & Steam Room. It’s the perfect way to reward yourself and unwind.
Step into the tranquil oasis of our sauna, where the dry heat helps release tension from your muscles, leaving you feeling refreshed and revitalised. The soothing warmth creates a sense of calm that washes away the stresses of the day.
Or, opt for our steam room, where the enveloping, moist heat has a deeply relaxing effect on both your body and mind. As you embrace the steamy atmosphere, your pores open up, detoxifying your skin and leaving you with a radiant glow.
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FAQs
Yes, both sauna and steam room facilities are available as part of our health suite. A visit to a sauna or a steam room has all sorts of benefits – it can relieve stress, help circulation, lower blood pressure, clear congestion, boost your immune system and remove toxins. If you’ve been working out in our gym, at a class, or playing a sport on one of our pitches, a sauna or steam room can help with recovery and loosen stiff joints.
Giving your body and mind a real treat in our sauna and steam room is included with of our memberships – the Arena All Inclusive, Student, Corporate, Over 65’s, and Joint memberships.
The benefits of a sauna and a steam room are similar, so choose the one you like best – or enjoy the best of both worlds! Our sauna and steam room are designed to relieve stress, help circulation, lower blood pressure, clear congestion, boost immunity, aide recovery after workouts, and release muscle tension. A sauna provides dry heat, which helps release tension from your muscles, leaving you feeling refreshed and revitalised, while the steam room provides wet heat that opens your pores and detoxifies your skin.
You can enjoy the benefits of our sauna and steam room up to 9pm Monday to Thursday and 8pm on a Friday. They close at 4pm at weekends.
Yes, you can. Single sessions for gym, sauna, and steam room are available, with prices typically £7 for adults and a reduced price for concessions.
Yes, they can. Single sessions for gym, sauna, and steam room are available, with prices typically £7 for adults and a reduced price for concessions.
Yes, you can. Single sessions for gym, sauna, and steam room are available, with prices typically £7 for adults and reduced prices for concessions. The sauna and steam room is included in our free three-day pass too, which will give you the perfect introduction to our gym, fitness classes, 1-to-1 active sessions, the designated free weights area, our extensive range of cardio and resistance equipment, studio classes, and our 400m outdoor athletics track. Please note though, you must use the pass on three consecutive days.
Our sauna is open 7am until 9pm Monday to Thursday, 7am-8pm Friday, and 7.30am-4pm at weekends. The steam room is open 7.30am-9pm Monday to Thursday, 7.30am-8pm on Friday and 7.30am-4pm at weekends.
We do have a small relaxation area, where there are a couple of benches available to take a break from the heat of the sauna or steam room. There’s also a freezing cold shower that you can use for a short, sharp cool down!
Meet the team
Matt
Matt Potts is our Gym Manager, here to help you find the right class, equipment and exercise regime for you and your needs.
Shaun
Shaun, our Gym Instructor, has experience in training and working in gyms, prior to his move to Bolton Arena Sports Village Gym.
Nicola
Nicola, our Studio Co-ordinator, passed her fitness teaching qualifications whilst at University, where she taught classes on campus.
Gaynor
Gaynor, our Gym Instructor, was somewhat of a late starter in the fitness industry, but now has a wealth of experience, with over 10 years of that experience, here at Bolton Arena Sports Village Gym.
Nathaniel
Nathaniel, our Gym Instructor, began as a 1-1 private personal trainer and football coach and due to time commitments at university, took the path of working out of a gym which quickly led him to Bolton Arena.
