ELEVATE ACADEMY
Cost: £45
Available at Auchenharvie, Portal, Vikingar! and Walker Hall.
Elevate Academy is a 4-week programme providing 12–15-year-olds with an introduction to a gym environment.
Our instructors will guide them through 4 one-hour sessions, during which they will learn how to exercise safely and effectively using a wide range of fitness equipment.
Participants will also receive a free one-month Elevate Academy membership to kickstart their fitness journey, which will automatically be applied to their account on the final day of the course.
The one month membership can only be used to access the facilities at Auchenharvie, the Portal, Vikingar and Walker Hall.
Please note, to obtain the free one-month Elevate Academy membership all 4 sessions must be attended.
Session 1
Introduction to Gym Etiquette and Personal Safety. Learning how to use Cardiovascular Equipment safely and effectively. You will also learn the importance of warming up and cooling down.
Session 2
The importance of stretching before and after a workout. An introduction to Resistance Training and learning how to use Fixed Weight equipment safely and effectively.
Session 3
Learning how to use Free Weight equipment safely and effectively along with a functional circuit. You will also complete the Elevate Academy Quiz, which must be completed before being allowed to use facilities on your own.
Session 4
Design your Personal Programme and use it for your first unsupervised workout.
12 – 15-year-olds MUST complete this course before they are able to gain access to the gym.
Once complete, they can purchase an ‘Elevate 12-17’ membership or use PAYG (Pay-As-You-Go).
Members must be aged 16+ to access unstaffed gyms without an adult.
16–17-year-olds are not required to complete this course and will be able to purchase an ‘Elevate 12-17’ membership as normal. However, proof of age will be required to confirm eligibility and a Welcome Session must be booked as standard within our member journey.
Upcoming Blocks:
2nd Nov – 23rd Nov
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To book Elevate Academy, simply click on your preferred location below to view available courses. The price of the course is £45 and must be paid upfront.
*For weekend courses, bookings will close at 3pm on the Friday before the start date*
Elevate Academy FAQs
Why is it important to complete all 4 sessions?
Elevate Academy provides younger members with important information regarding gym etiquette and safety. There are many pieces of kit in the gym environment which, if not used properly, have the potential to cause injury. Therefore, before gaining unsupervised gym access, under 16’s must be able to demonstrate that they can apply the knowledge they have been given to operate the gym equipment effectively and safely.
What happens if I miss a session?
Before booking an Elevate Academy course, please check that you will be available to attend all 4 sessions. If you are unable to attend a session due to exceptional circumstances, please contact us via e-mail (customerservice@kaleisure.com) and we will try to arrange a suitable time for you to take part in a catch-up session with a fitness instructor. This will depend on staff availability and so may delay the completion of your course. In order to receive your free one month membership all 4 sessions must be completed.
Why are there no courses showing for my chosen location?
If no courses appear for your selected location this means that all upcoming courses at that location are full (you can see these by clicking on the ‘show classes that are full’ filter). New courses are added monthly, usually during the first week of each month. If no courses are available for your preferred location, please continue to check the website for new courses being added.
Is there a waiting list for Elevate Academy?
No, currently we do not have a waiting list for the Elevate Academy course. Spaces are offered on a first come, first served basis
I’ve booked a course but can no longer make it. What do I do?
Please contact Customer Service (customerservice@kaleisure.com) and we will advise what options are available with regards to changing to a different course or providing a refund.
I’ve booked the wrong location. What do I do?
Please contact Customer Service (customerservice@kaleisure.com) and we will transfer you to the location of your choice, providing there are spaces available.