Swim Classes & Water Fitness
Bluecoat Sports have a range of classes in the swimming pool for you to choose from. Whether you are a confident swimmer or new to the pool, our range of classes will help you lose weight, increase your heart rate and offer a fun way to exercise and stay fit.
Exercising in water is a fantastic way to keep fit as it gets your heart rate up without putting a strain on your body. Water is 800 times denser than air, giving a high level of resistance to increase the intensity of your workout. The water also gives you the benefit of cushioning your joints and reducing any strain on them, so it’s perfect if you have any mobility issues.
Book onto a water fitness course today. Not a member? You can still access our online system by setting up a free pay as you go profile.
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Looking to improve your swimming? Whether you want to learn to breathe to both sides when swimming front crawl or fancy trying butterfly but don’t know where to start, this session gives you the opportunity to get some help and advice on your swimming technique from our Swim Academy instructors.
Operating as part of normal lane swimming session but with an instructor on the poolside, this session will take place every Tuesday, 19:30-20:45. This is a drop in session, so you can choose how long you want to swim for.
No need to book – just turn up & start improving your swimming!
Slow, Medium & Fast lanes will be available. Normal lane swimming will still available for those that do not want additional help.
Suitable For : Must be able to swim 4 consecutive lengths
Class Duration : 1 hour 15 minutes
When : Tuesdays, 19:30-20:45
Equipment Needed : Drink, Towel, Swimming Costume
Memberships Included : Full, Swim
Aqua Aerobics
Our Aqua Aerobic classes provide a great cardio workout within the shallow parts of the pool. Whilst waist deep in the pool, work against the resistance of the water to strengthen your whole body under the reassurance that your joints and muscles are protected from any high impact exercises. Challenging yourself in our Aqua Aerobic classes will also work to improve your cardiovascular system. A great workout for all abilities!
Suitable For : Anyone
Class Duration : 45 minutes
Equipment Needed : Towel
Memberships Included : Full, Classes, PAYGO
Deep Water Aqua Classes
If you love Aqua Aerobics and want to take it to the next level, then this fun session comes with an added challenge. You’ll need to be able to swim for our Deep Water Aqua Aerobics as, unlike the Aqua Aerobic classes, this workout takes place in the deep section of our pool. Work against the resistance of the water to strengthen your whole body under the reassurance that your joints and muscles are protected from any high impact exercises.
Suitable For : Anyone
Class Duration : 45 minutes
Equipment Needed : Towel
Memberships Included : Full, Classes, PAYGO
1:1 Swimming Lessons
Some children (and adults) need more individual attention to help them develop their swimming skills. We offer 1:1 lessons for children or adults who want more support with either learning to swim or improving their swimming. Our friendly instructors help you build your confidence and develop your breathing and swimming techniques so you become a more confident and proficient swimmer. Alongside our 1:1 sessions we also offer the option of 2:1 for siblings or friends close in ability.
If you or your child would like 1 to 1 swimming lessons, please contact Bluecoat Sports on 01403 247572 or email email bluecoatsswimacademy@christs-hospital.org.uk.
Suitable For : Anyone
Class Duration : 30 minutes
Equipment Needed : Towel, Swimming Costume
Cost : 1:1 – £22.00 per session, 2:1 – £29.00 per session (£14.50 per person)
Memberships Included : None
Starting to Swim
We understand it can be daunting learning to swim when you’re older and our course starts with the basics to help you with this. You will learn the foundation skills you need to be able to swim. Once you have mastered these, then we help you learn to enjoy the water and develop your swimming strokes. Some of you learn to swim purely for pleasure and some so you can join in with your children; whatever your motivation, we will support you with your goals.
Suitable For : Anyone
Class Duration : 45 minutes (Thursday Mornings), 1 hour (Tuesday Evenings)
Equipment Needed : Towel, Swimming Costume
Cost : Fixed monthly cost depending on class type
Memberships Included : None
Improving your Technique
If you can already swim and would like to improve your swimming technique then our improvers course is perfect. You will develop your stroke and breathing techniques to give you a more effective and efficient stroke. At the start of the course you will be able to swim short distances but as you improve your strokes and breathing you will be able to swim further than before.
Suitable For : Improvers/Advanced
Class Duration : 45 minutes (Thursday Mornings), 1 hour (Tuesday Evenings)
Equipment Needed : Towel, Swimming Costume
Cost : Fixed monthly cost depending on class type
Memberships Included : None
For swim class and water fitness class availability and to book your place book online here, or phone the Bluecoat Sports Centre on 01403 247572
Regular water fitness classes run at various times during the week, so there is bound to be a session that suits you. Visit our pool timetable to find our up-to-date class information. We also run an adult swim academy, senior swim times and many kids swim classes too. Don’t forget, you can also relax and unwind after a strenuous water fitness class in our state of the art Sauna in Horsham!
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