Fitness Classes at LeisureWorld Bishopstown, Cork
Please ensure you arrive 10-15minutes early for your class.
Class studios are accessed through a door at the back of our main gym floor.
At LeisureWorld we offer a range of ‘Pay As You Go’ classes for both the public and members. If you’re not sure which classes might be suitable for you, ask one of our staff members in the gym and we’ll help you make the right choice for you.
We believe that fitness is for every one and offer a range of classes to suit all levels. All of our group exercise instructors are part of the Register of Exercise Professionals Ireland (REP’s Ireland).
For a list of our prices please visit our Membership & Prices page
Revelate
This is a mixed class tailored to individuals who would like a fun way to get cardio into your day. If you want an exciting and fun cardio full body 45 minutes workout class, this class is for you! Coached and uncoached sessions available with a friendly encouraging atmosphere for all ages and abilities utilising ski-erg, bike and rower with music to keep the pace going.
MoveWell
MoveWell is a HSE funded exercise class for adults with specific health conditions and is led by a qualified exercise professional. This class is for adults with the following conditions; Type 2 Diabetes, Asthma, COPD, and Cardiovascular Disease, that would benefit from becoming more active. Participants must be able to exercise independently without the use of a mobility aid. To begin, each participant will do twenty minutes on any two or more cardio machines of their choice. The main phase includes a variety of upper and lower body exercises and heavy emphasis is placed on improving balance also. The last five minutes of the class is allocated towards stretching, targeting the muscles activated during the class.
AgelWell Movement
Ageless Movement is a class for older adults with the sole purpose of helping them become more active. This class pretty much follows the same format as MoveWell, however participants do not need to have a specific health condition to attend and certain exercises can be included which would not be suitable for MoveWell. To begin, each participant will do twenty minutes on any two or more cardio machines of their choice. The main phase includes a variety of upper and lower body exercises and heavy emphasis is placed on improving balance also. The last five minutes of the class is allocated towards stretching, targeting the muscles activated during the class.
AgeWell Boxercise
This is a mixed ability class tailored to individuals who would like a fun way to get cardio into your day building strength and endurance. Involving movements to challenge your fitness both utilising boxing-style movements such as jabs, hooks, and upper movements to aid in cardiovascular fitness and endurance, while improving strength, stamina and agility. No previous experience required. If you want an exciting and fun high-intensity class – full body 45 minutes workout class, this class is for you!
AgeWell Strength
Ageless Strength is a higher intensity 45 minute class focused on building strength and maintaining muscle. This aim is in improving overall strength, flexibility, mobility and stability while engaging core and improving balance. Adaptations where needed based on the individual will be made dependent on progressing each different individual’s strength led by an enthusiastic instructor. Dumbbells and Barbells along with floor based mat exercises are utilised in this class.
AgeWell Stretch
Ageless Stretch is a new class to stretch and relax after a stressful week, with rehabilitation stretches to enhance flexibility, mobility, and stability while engaging the core, improving balance in a welcoming and mindful environment. Suitable for all ages, encouraging the movement of your body with an incentive of mindfulness of breathing.
Movin’ Chat *NEW*
A fun six week block of classes to improve quality of life through movement, social interaction while focusing on balance, coordination, stability, mobility, flexibility, and core engaging exercises through a circuit outdoors or indoors weather permitting including stepping to each challenge throughout the circuit. Light refreshments/tea included afterward each class.
Aqua Fit
Aqua Fit is a popular, music-based fitness class held in the pool that combines aerobic exercises with the resistance of water for a full-body, low-impact workout. Set to upbeat music, the class includes movements like jogging, kicking, and arm exercises to improve cardiovascular health, build strength, and enhance flexibility. It’s suitable for all ages and fitness levels, and especially great for those looking for a joint-friendly workout. No swimming ability is needed.
Total Tone (with Ciara Ridge)
A full-body fitness class designed to sculpt, strengthen, and energize! Perfect for adults of all fitness levels, this session combines resistance training, bodyweight exercises, and core work to tone muscles and boost overall fitness. Expect great music, supportive coaching, and a satisfying total-body workout that leaves you feeling stronger every week.
Legs Bums & Tums (LBT)
Legs, Bums & Tums is a 45-minute women’s full body workout that uses both weighted and body weight exercises. This class targets your lower body and abs. It is suitable for beginners.
TEEN SPECIFIC CLASSES
Teen Learn To Lift
*Disclaimer Teen Induction must be completed – eligibility criteria*
This class is designed to enhance Teens performance, safety, confidence and technique focused on further knowledge and information on carrying out safe lifting effectively increasing progress over time. This class does not require previous experience in a gym setting. This is an Introductory class to the gym tailored to provide you with the knowledge, confidence, and basic skills to allow you to develop an understanding prior to entering the gym floor with an insight to executing good technique improving key movements with bodyweight and dumbbells, core, strength, mobility and learning gym etiquette in a friendly environment.
Teen Fitness Academy*
Teen Fitness Academy involves different levels starting with level 1 Beginners including the basics of exercise, principles of learning environment, safety and gaining confidence for the gym floor. These are all essential while understanding warm up, cool downs and basic body weight exercises during these sessions.
*Paid by monthly direct debit of 54 euro and will run on a continuous basis. The Teen fitness academy membership gives teens access to the gym and swim outside of class times also.
Class Timetables
Please ensure you arrive 10-15minutes early for your class.
Class studios are accessed through a door at the back of our main gym floor.