This month, visitors to Stokewood Leisure Centre in Bournemouth can expect a brand new interactive Group Cycling experience thanks to a £50K upgrade from centre operator BH Live.
More than 20 new stationary Technogym™ bikes and vibrant class features will enhance the centre’s Group Cycling classes, which are currently enjoyed by hundreds of visitors every week.
Group Cycling is the perfect workout for those who love a challenge. Colours and on-screen visuals prompt participants to push themselves to improve their cadence and power as the Technogym™ bikes evaluate overall performance.
Technogym™ is one of the world’s leading specialists in high-end sports equipment and digital technologies. Technogym™ bikes are currently available at Littledown, Pelhams and BH Live Active, Queen’s Park.
Stokewood Leisure Centre is operated by registered charity and social enterprise BH Live in partnership with BCP Council.
On behalf of BH Live, Rob Cunningham, Director of Leisure and Business Development said;
This investment reflects our continued commitment to improving community leisure centres for everyone and all levels of fitness. Our Group Cycling classes are a highlight enjoyed by hundreds of people each week. They’re designed to be fun, energetic, and accessible to everyone, regardless of fitness level. By introducing the latest Technogym™ bikes to Stokewood, we’re not just upgrading our facilities – we’re inviting more people in the BCP region to join in and discover the health and wellbeing benefits of staying active”
Stokewood Leisure Centre opened in 1930 with a swimming pool and bathing facilities for the local community
The centre now has an extensive gym over two floors, exercise studios running daily classes, a swimming pool and poolside spa facilities.
Activities are accessible via a BH Live Active multisite membership or on a pay-as-you-go basis. BH Live also offer concessions for people on low income and discounted health and wellbeing programme for people living with long-term health conditions.
For further information, including class timetables, visit bhliveactive.org.uk/stokewood.
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About BH Live
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BH Live is a leisure and cultural trust, established in 2010 as a ‘non profit distributing organisation’ (NPDO) for public benefit to promote participation in leisure and cultural events. BH Live is a Company Limited by Guarantee and Registered Charity. Charity No: 1138311. Company No: 07092112. VAT Reg No: 108 2248 37. BH Live (Enterprises) Ltd, is a Private Company Limited by Shares and a wholly owned subsidiary of BH Live. Company No: 07175626. VAT Reg No: 108 2248 37. Registered Office: Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5BH. Registered in England and Wales.
About Stokewood Leisure Centre
Stokewood opened as a public baths in 1930.
It is now operated by the registered charity BH Live in partnership with BCP Council.
Set in the heart of the Winton/Charminster area of Bournemouth, Stokewood is a thriving community leisure centre with circa 300,000 attendances a year.
There is a well-equipped gym which is split over two levels with lift access. The group exercises class timetable is extensive with more than 70 classes each week spanning from HIIT to spin to yoga.
In 2024, the centre’s poolside changing rooms were completely transformed with new shower facilities, lockers and toilets. Accessible changing rooms are also available.
The centre is home to local sports clubs for activities including triathlon, water polo, lifeguard training, and Kanku Shotokan Karate. Stokewood is also popular for hosting pool parties, school swimming lessons and Bournemouth Swimming Academy activities.
Free customer parking including accessible spaces for blue badge holders, subject to availability.
For more visit bhliveactive.org.uk/stokewood
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