Residents across Southampton are invited to enjoy a new and improved fitness experience following a major investment in the gyms at BH Live Active, The Quays; Bitterne Leisure Centre, and Chamberlayne Leisure Centre. 

Delivered through a partnership between Southampton City Council and registered charity and social enterprise BH Live, the upgraded gyms have officially reopened, offering state-of-the-art equipment, revamped workout spaces, and modern training environments designed to help more people get active and feel their best. 

The improvements form part of BH Live and Southampton City Council’s shared commitment to support healthier communities by making high-quality fitness facilities more accessible, welcoming, and inspiring for people of all ages and abilities. 

Working alongside leading commercial fitness provider Pulse Fitness, BH Live has completely transformed each gym, introducing brand-new equipment, redesigned training zones, refreshed décor, and enhanced fitness spaces throughout. 

Members and customers can now enjoy a premium workout experience featuring cutting-edge cardio equipment with integrated digital screens, allowing users to watch TV, access streaming apps, and wirelessly charge compatible devices while they exercise*. 

The investment has also delivered expanded free weights and stretching areas with new flooring, dedicated functional fitness zones complete with rowing machines and ski ergs, and a full redecoration scheme featuring feature lighting and modern finishes. 

BH Live operates BH Live Active health and wellbeing facilities across the city in partnership with Southampton City Council. 

On behalf of BH Live, Rob Cunningham, Director of Leisure and Business Development, said: 

"As a charity and social enterprise, our focus is always on improving the health and wellbeing of the communities we serve. Thanks to our partnership with Southampton City Council, we've been able to create modern, welcoming, and inclusive fitness spaces that will support people of all ages and abilities to be more active and achieve their health and wellbeing goals. 

"Feedback from members and customers who have already visited has been incredibly positive, and we're excited to encourage more people to enjoy these fantastic new facilities." 

On behalf of Southampton City Council, Councillor Kataria, Cabinet Member for Communities, Safety and Leisure, said;  

“We are delighted to see these refurbished gym facilities now open to residents. Investing in our leisure centres helps create modern, welcoming and accessible spaces where people of all ages, abilities and disabilities can improve their health and wellbeing.  

“These improvements demonstrate our commitment to supporting active lifestyles, reducing barriers to participation, and ensuring all Southampton residents have access to high-quality leisure facilities that enable them to be active, independent and healthy.” 

For more information about BH Live Active, visit bhliveactive.org.uk. 

For more information about BH Live, visit bhlive.org.uk.  

*Wireless charging available on compatible devices.