Get moving for free this National Fitness Day

National Fitness Day is a UK campaign led by ukactive. This year’s theme is ‘Powered by You’. It celebrates how movement can help us feel healthier, happier and stronger.

Participating centres are offering free swims, gym sessions, gym inductions and taster classes. There is something for regular visitors, beginners and anyone who wants to try a new activity.

Find a free session near you

We have listed all National Fitness Day sessions below by venue. You can check availability and book through our online leisure timetable.

Sessions with ‘NFD’ in the name are free. Usual charges apply to other sessions. Places may be limited, so check the timetable before you travel.

Ryan Centre, Stranraer

Free classes

• Easy Tone: 2pm to 2.45pm

Free gym sessions and inductions

• gym inductions: 
  • 9am to 10am
  • 10am to 11am
  • 11am to midday
• gym session: 7pm to 8pm

Free swimming

• 11.30am to 12.20pm
• 6pm to 7pm

Merrick Leisure Centre, Newton Stewart

Free classes

• Spin taster: 9am to 9.40am
• circuit taster: 1.40pm to 2.20pm

Free gym sessions and inductions

• gym inductions: 
  • 11am to midday
  • midday to 1pm
  • 2pm to 3pm
• gym sessions: 
  • 10am to 11am
  • 7pm to 8pm

Free swimming

• 8am to 9am
• 6pm to 7pm
• 8pm to 9pm

Castle Douglas Pool

Free classes

• Active Life talk: 11am to midday
• Aquafit taster: 7.15pm to 7.45pm

Free gym sessions and inductions

• gym inductions: 
  • 3pm to 4pm
  • 4pm to 5pm
• gym sessions: 
  • 10am to 11am
  • 7pm to 8pm

DG1 Leisure Complex, Dumfries

Free classes

• Zone Strength class: 10.30am to 11.15am
• adult gymnastics taster: 8pm

Free gym sessions and inductions

• gym inductions: 
  • 9.30am to midday
  • 1pm to 3.30pm
• gym sessions: 
  • 10am to 11am
  • 7pm to 8pm

Free swimming

• 1.30pm to 2.30pm
• 3.30pm to 4.30pm

Hillview Leisure Centre, Kelloholm

Free classes

• yoga taster: 5.45pm
• abs taster: 6pm
• kettleblast taster: 6.15pm
• circuits taster: 7pm

Free gym sessions

• 10.30am to 11.30am
• 7.30pm to 8.30pm

Sanquhar FUN Pool

Free gym sessions

• 11.30am to 12.30pm
• 2.30pm to 3.30pm

Free swimming

• 2.30pm to 3.30pm
• 7pm to 8pm

Annan Swimming Pool

Free swimming

• 8pm to 9pm

Newington Leisure Centre, Annan

Free classes

• CV gym class: 7am to 7.30am
• Body Pump: 10am to 11am
• Prime Movers: 11.15am to midday
• Zone class: 12.30pm to 1pm
• Spin class: 5.30pm to 6pm
• Zone Mix class: 6.20pm to 7.50pm

Free gym sessions and inductions

• gym inductions: 
  • 1.30pm to 2pm
  • 4.30pm to 5pm
• gym sessions: 
  • 10am to 11am
  • 7pm to 8pm

Choose a session, share with a friend and try something new this National Fitness Day.