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Gyms in Kettering

A Midland Main Line town west of the River Ise, where chain gyms, a lakeside health club and a long list of martial arts clubs sit a short run from Wicksteed Park.

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Training in Kettering

Chain gyms, a lakeside club and plenty of martial arts.

Kettering has a bit of everything, and plenty of it. Freedom Leisure's Kettering Swimming Pool on London Road has a 25 m pool and a 20-station gym. Balance Health Club at Kettering Leisure Village has a gym overlooking the lake, a pool, sauna and steam. Chain gyms include PureGym, Simply Gym, Energie Fitness and Anytime Fitness, and Limitless Training Club and Unit 8 cover small-group and functional training. Then the martial arts: judo, aikido, karate, taekwondo, Tang Soo Do, kickboxing and a school of boxing.

Wicksteed Park, on the town's southern edge, has a lake fed by the Ise Brook and a free weekly parkrun, which is the easiest place in town to meet other runners. The Kettering Half Marathon and 5K, first run in March 2025, gives you and a training partner a shared goal.

Getting there

  • Kettering station · Midland Main Line, East Midlands Railway
  • Buses · Horsemarket interchange

Train outdoors

  • Wicksteed Park
  • River Ise

Where to train in Kettering

Pool and health clubs, then gyms, then combat sports.

Find a training buddy in Kettering

A spotter at PureGym, a sparring partner for judo or kickboxing, someone to pace you at Wicksteed parkrun.

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A half-marathon training group, a Saturday crew for parkrun: set it up and we'll help Kettering people find it.

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Kettering gym questions

Kettering at a glance.

How many gyms are there in Kettering?

Gymist lists 82 gyms, pools, studios and sports clubs in Kettering, from the council pool and chain gyms to judo, karate, dance and table tennis.

Where can I swim in Kettering?

Kettering Swimming Pool on London Road, run by Freedom Leisure, has a 25 m pool with casual and lane swims. Balance Health Club at Kettering Leisure Village has a pool for members.

Is there a parkrun in Kettering?

Yes. Wicksteed Park, on Kettering's southern outskirts, hosts a free weekly parkrun.

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