Gyms in Peterlee
The post-war new town named after miners' leader Peter Lee, with a strong line in independent weights gyms and martial arts, and most of Castle Eden Dene inside its boundary.
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Training in Peterlee
Weights gyms, mats and a woodland reserve.
Peterlee's gyms lean towards lifting: MyoMuscle Gym, Fitness Factory, Biceps Fitness Centre, Gym 360 and Jupiter Health Club are all independents. The gym at East Durham College is open to everyone, with free weights, spin and boxercise classes. The Martial Arts Centre, Gannon's Martial Arts and Peterlee Judo Club cover the mats, and the town's Thrive centre, Peterlee Leisure Centre, adds two pools and three studios.
Castle Eden Dene, a national nature reserve, lies mostly within the town, with entrances from Peterlee, Horden and Blackhall, woodland for running and walking. Finding someone to meet at the dene entrance, or to share a lifting session after work, is what Gymist is for.
Getting there
Train outdoors
Where to train in Peterlee
Independent gyms first, then the martial arts clubs.
Find a training buddy in Peterlee
A spotter at one of the weights gyms, a judo partner, someone to run the dene paths with on a Sunday.
Find a buddyStart a Peterlee training group
A weekend run through Castle Eden Dene, an early lifting crew: set it up and we'll help people in Peterlee find it.
Start a groupPeterlee gym questions
The short version.
How many gyms are there in Peterlee?
Gymist lists 12 gyms, clubs and venues in Peterlee, mostly independent weights gyms and martial arts clubs.
Is there a swimming pool in Peterlee?
Yes. Peterlee Leisure Centre, run by Thrive Leisure, has two pools, a gym, three studios and an eight-lane bowling alley.
How do I find a gym buddy in Peterlee?
Create a free Gymist account, add your gym and the times you train, and look through members close by. If your kind of training has no group yet, set one up.