Sports activities and gyms in Glasgow
Many gyms and sports facilities in Glasgow are subsidised by Glasgow Life, a large charitable organisation that delivers cultural and leisure services. This means access to sports facilities and classes can be quite cheap. For example, it costs nothing to use one of Glasgow's 40 public tennis courts if you have a free 'Pay As You Go' Glasgow Club card. A 9-hole golf course can cost £7.50 per session. And badminton costs around £6 per play. However, these are just a small selection of examples. To explore most of the sporting opportunities in Glasgow, Glasgow Life has a useful search tool.
There are dozens of gyms in Glasgow. Membership prices vary, with most gyms giving cheap membership for off-peak hours (check specific gyms for details). For example, PureGym offer membership to their eight gyms across Glasgow for £18.99 a month, or £9.99 for limited hours of use. The Gym Glasgow City comes in at £13.99 for 24 hours a day, seven days a week, access to a single gym. Most gyms in Glasgow charge a small joining fee (£5-10) when you sign up to a monthly membership payment plan.
Gyms affiliated with universities offer discounted rates for their students. Access to the University of Glasgow gyms and related sports facilities costs £125 per year for students, and £260 for non-student members.
All over Glasgow, in or out of the gym, there is a diverse range of classes on offer. From martial arts to rock climbing, there will be something in Glasgow to keep you active. And if you have children, there are many free family swimming classes at pools run by Glasgow Club.
