If you’ve ever had to juggle different memberships for the types of exercise you enjoy, you’ll know how inconvenient and expensive it can be. One membership for gym training, another for fitness classes, and a separate membership for swimming soon adds up.
Having everything under one roof makes staying active much easier. With a gym, swimming pool, and fitness classes all included in one membership, you have more ways to exercise while saving both time and money.
A Gym with a Pool: What Sets It Apart?
A gym with a swimming pool gives you far more variety than a traditional gym.
Instead of being limited to the gym floor, you can choose from a range of activities depending on your goals, fitness level, or even how you’re feeling that day. Whether you’re lifting weights, joining a fitness class, swimming lengths, or taking part in an aqua class, you’ll always have another way to stay active.
Swimming pools are also an excellent option for rehabilitation and recovery after injury. Water provides natural support for your body while reducing the impact on your joints, allowing you to stay active throughout your recovery.
The Real Value of One Membership: Three Facilities
Gym Plus clubs with swimming pools in Naas, Drogheda, Ashbourne, Rathfarnham, and Swords give members access to a fully equipped gym, fitness classes, and a swimming pool with just one membership.
Rather than paying for separate gym and swimming memberships, you can enjoy everything in one place.
It’s also a great option for families. While you complete your gym workout, your children can attend swimming lessons. Both adults and children can benefit from high-quality swimming lessons while still enjoying access to the gym floor and a wide variety of fitness classes.
Ways to Make the Most of Your Gym Plus Membership
There are many ways to use the swimming pool as part of your fitness routine.
Swimming is an excellent standalone workout, providing a low-impact, full-body exercise suitable for all fitness levels.
If you prefer structured workouts, our Aqua Classes offer an enjoyable alternative to traditional studio-based fitness classes while delivering excellent cardiovascular and strength benefits.
The swimming pool is also ideal for active recovery. On days when you don’t want an intense gym session, swimming helps keep your body moving while placing minimal stress on your muscles and joints.
Many members also use the pool after strength training to relax tired muscles or simply enjoy a change from their regular gym routine.
Why Choose a Gym with a Pool?
Choosing a gym with a swimming pool offers a number of benefits, including:
- One membership for the gym, swimming pool, and fitness classes
- Greater variety in your workouts
- Low-impact exercise suitable for all fitness levels
- Excellent facilities for rehabilitation and recovery
- Swimming lessons for both adults and children
- Active recovery options between gym sessions
- Better value compared to paying for multiple memberships
Gym Plus Locations with Swimming Pools
Gym Plus has 20-metre swimming pools and sauna facilities at the following locations:
- Swords
- Naas
- Drogheda
- Rathfarnham
- Ashbourne
Find your nearest Gym Plus club, book a free gym tour with one of our friendly trainers, and discover how one membership can give you access to the gym, swimming pool, and fitness classes all under one roof.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of joining a gym with a pool?
A gym with a pool gives you access to a wider range of fitness options, including strength training, swimming, aqua classes, and active recovery. It also provides excellent value by combining multiple facilities under one membership.
Can I use the swimming pool as part of my regular workout?
Yes. Swimming is a full-body, low-impact workout that improves cardiovascular fitness, strength, and endurance. It can be used as your main form of exercise or alongside gym training and fitness classes.
Is swimming good for injury recovery?
Yes. Swimming and water-based exercise place less stress on your joints and muscles than many land-based activities, making them an excellent option for rehabilitation, recovery, and active rest days. Always follow medical advice if you are recovering from an injury.
Does Gym Plus membership include access to the swimming pool and fitness classes?
Yes. At Gym Plus locations with swimming pools, your membership includes access to the gym, swimming pool, and a wide range of fitness classes, giving you more flexibility in how you train.
Which Gym Plus locations have swimming pools?
Gym Plus has swimming pools at its clubs in Swords, Naas, Drogheda, Rathfarnham, and Ashbourne. These locations also offer gym facilities, fitness classes, and sauna access.
