The Gym
Train. Recharge. Perform.
Whether you’re aiming to improve your fitness, support your sporting performance or simply stay active, the St Paul’s Gym gives Sixth Form students access to a high-quality training environment right here on site.
Featuring commercial-grade equipment for strength, cardio and conditioning, it’s an exclusive facility designed to support your wellbeing and help you achieve your goals.
You arrive as you are, and you’re celebrated for it. You leave ready to take on the world.
— Sixth Form student
Bookable on Weekdays in Term-Time Between 8am and 4pmÂ
Why Use the Gym?
Improve physical fitness and wellbeing
Support sporting performance
Build strength and confidence
Develop healthy habits for life
Manage stress and maintain balance during Sixth Form
Train with friends in a safe, supportive environment
Improve physical fitness and wellbeing
Support sporting performance
Build strength and confidence
Develop healthy habits for life
Manage stress and maintain balance during Sixth Form
Train with friends in a safe, supportive environment
Premium Facilities
The St Paul’s Fitness Suite includes:
Commercial Strength Equipment
- Premium SHUA gym brand
- Functional Cable Trainer
- Smith Machine
- Shoulder Press & Upper Chest Press
- High Pull & Low Row Trainer
- Leg Curl & Leg Extension Machine
Free Weights Area
- Jordan dumbbells from 2.5kg to 30kg
- Olympic weight plates from 1.25kg to 25kg
- Kettlebells from 4kg to 30kg
- Medicine balls from 4kg to 10kg
- Three fully adjustable training benches
Comfortable Training Environment
- Fully air-conditioned facility maintained at 18°C
- Water station available
- Capacity limited to 10 users at a time for a comfortable training experience
Getting Started
Complete a gym induction
Book a session in advance
Bring your College ID card
Wear suitable clothing/footwear
Follow all gym safety guidance
Complete a gym induction
Book a session in advance
Bring your College ID card
Wear suitable clothing/footwear
Follow all gym safety guidance
On The Gym Floor
From strength and conditioning to cardio and endurance training, our mini gym is equipped to support your fitness journey.
Shoulder & Upper Chest Press
The Shoulder & Upper Chest Press is a versatile dual-function machine designed to develop strength in the shoulders, chest and upper body. With adjustable positioning and smooth resistance, it supports both shoulder press and incline chest press exercises from a single station.
Suitable for users of all experience levels, the machine helps improve strength, confidence and overall upper-body conditioning while providing a comfortable and controlled training experience.
Key Features
- Dual-function shoulder press and incline chest press machine
- Targets the shoulders, chest and upper body
- Adjustable seat for optimal positioning
- 90kg weight stack with simple pin adjustment
- Multiple grip positions for exercise variation
Functional Cable Trainer
One of the most versatile machines in the gym, the Functional Cable Trainer supports a huge range of strength and conditioning exercises from a single station. Whether you’re building strength, improving athletic performance or developing confidence in the gym, it can be adapted to suit almost any training goal.
With independently adjustable pulleys, a multi-grip pull-up station and integrated weight stacks, it allows users to train every major muscle group through safe, controlled movements.
Key Features
- Dual adjustable pulleys
- Multi-grip pull-up station
- Full-body strength training
- Suitable for all fitness levels
Smith Machine
The Smith Machine provides a safe and versatile way to build full-body strength. Its guided bar system supports a wide variety of exercises, helping students improve technique, develop confidence and progress towards their fitness goals.
Key Features
- Guided bar system for controlled lifting
- Suitable for a wide range of strength exercises
- Integrated safety features
- Supports good lifting technique
- Multiple racking positions
- Suitable for beginners and experienced users alike
Leg Curl & Leg Extension
Perfect for developing lower-body strength, the Seated Leg Curl & Leg Extension helps students target key leg muscles through safe, controlled movements. Its dual-function design combines two essential exercises in one machine, making it ideal for sport, fitness and general conditioning.
Key Features
- Dual-function leg curl and leg extension machine
- Targets major leg muscle groups
- Adjustable settings for different users
- Smooth, controlled resistance
- Comfortable padded supports
- Suitable for all fitness levels
High Pull & Low Rowing Trainer
Designed to build strength in the back, shoulders and arms, the SHUA High Pull & Low Row Trainer offers an effective and accessible upper-body workout. Its versatile design supports a range of fitness goals, from improving sporting performance to increasing overall strength and confidence.
Key Features
- Dual-function high pull and low row machine
- Develops strength in the back, shoulders and arms
- Supports posture and functional fitness
- Adjustable resistance levels
- Comfortable seated design
- Suitable for all fitness levels
Cardio Zone
Our cardio zone features both a BH Fitness Duke Indoor Bike and an Origin Storm Air Resistance Bike, providing everything from steady endurance training to high-intensity workouts. Whether you’re preparing for sport, improving fitness or simply staying active, these machines offer an effective and enjoyable way to train.
Key Features
- Traditional indoor cycling and air-resistance training
- Suitable for all fitness levels
- Supports endurance and interval training
- Adjustable resistance and seating positions
- Commercial-grade equipment
Functional Training & Conditioning
From kettlebells and medicine balls to plyometric training equipment, our functional training area helps develop strength, power, coordination and athletic performance. Perfect for circuit training, sports conditioning and full-body workouts, these versatile pieces of equipment add variety to every session.
Available Equipment
- Kettlebells (4kg to 30kg)
- Medicine Balls (4kg to 10kg)
- Plyometric Jump Box
- Exercise Balls
Key Features
- Ideal for circuit and functional training
- Supports strength, power and core development
- Suitable for a wide range of fitness levels
- Excellent for sports-specific training
Before Your First Workout
Complete a Gym Induction
Before you can use the St Paul’s Gym independently, you’ll need to complete a short gym induction. This covers gym safety, equipment use, emergency procedures and how to get the most from the facility.
Before attending your induction, please read the Gym Conditions of Use and Gym User Declaration. During your induction, you’ll be asked to sign the declaration.
Once your induction has been completed, gym access will be added to your Sixth Form pass, allowing you to book gym sessions online.
To arrange your gym induction, please email stpaulsgym@stpaulscc.co.uk and a member of our office team will be happy to assist you.
NEW STARTER CHECKLIST
✅ Read the Gym Conditions of Use
✅ Read the Gym User Declaration
✅ Book an induction
✅ Attend an induction
✅ Access added to Sixth Form pass
✅ Book your first session
Your Workout Starts Here
Whether you’re looking to improve your fitness, support your sporting performance or simply stay active, the St Paul’s Gym is here to help you achieve your goals.
Once you have completed your gym induction, gym access will be added to your Sixth Form pass, allowing you to book sessions online up to one week in advance. Spaces are limited and allocated on a first come, first served basis.
New to our gym? Find out how to complete your induction before booking.
FEATURES
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Access | Sixth Form Gym Pass |
| Booking | Required |
| Session Length | Typically a Lesson |
| Maximum Occupancy | 10 |
| Air Conditioning | |
| CCTV | |
| Water Station |