Leisure and Physical Activities

Frequently asked questions about LifeStyle

 

1. Am I tied into a contract when I join?

No, you can cancel at any time without a fee. Cancellations need to be made by the 16th of the month.

 

2. Do I have to pay for a fitness programme?

No, our instructors will create your fitness programmes for free.

 

3. What do I get for my money?

Access to four health and fitness gyms, three swimming pools (Barry, Llantwit Major and Penarth), three health suites (Barry, Cowbridge and Penarth) and dozens of classes every week.

 

4. Are memberships available for couples?

Yes. The couple memberships start from £42.00 per month.

 

5. What time are the LifeStyle gyms open?

Please find details on opening hours here.

 

6. How old do you need to be to use the LifeStyle gyms?

The minimum age to be allowed to use the gym is 14.

 

7. Do you provide any discount membership schemes?

Yes. The FreeStyle scheme offers discounts for certain groups of people.

 

8. Can I freeze my membership at any time?

Yes.

 

9. Are all the instructors qualified?

Yes. The LifeStyle team is friendly, able to motivate and are all members of the Register of Exercise Professionals.

 

10. Do I have to book all fitness classes in advance?

No, the vast majority of fitness classes are non-bookable.

 

11. What access is there for disabled customers?

Find out about the facilities that are in place at each of our Leisure Centres for disabled customers.

 

12. What are the conditions of membership?

Full details can be found in our LifeStyle Rules and Regulations.

 

13. How easy is it to cancel my membership?

If you need to cancel your membership you can do so by completing an online form.

Vale of Glamorgan Council, Civic Offices, Holton Road, Barry CF63 4RU, Tel: (01446) 700111