As well as our induction and re-assessment service, we have a range of specialist services available to ensure that we meet the needs of all our customers. These services provide safe and appropriate ways to exercise for disabled people and those with long-term health conditions or injuries.

GP Referral

This six month programme is for members who have been referred by their GP to take up exercise as part of their rehabilitation or treatment process.

The scheme is available to patients with one or more of the following conditions:

Obese (BMI>30)                                              Asthma, COPD

BMI>25 & another risk factor                         Lower back pain

Controlled Diabetes                                       Depression/Anxiety

Controlled Hypertension                                Arthritis

Hypercholesterolemia                                    Osteoporosis

A GP referral membership can only be taken up once, and existing members are not eligible for the scheme. It costs £25 per month for a period of six months and includes:

• Fitness studio induction and initial assessment
• Personal exercise programme suited to the patient’s needs.
• Unlimited sessions per week of gym, swim & classes (excluding Aqua based classes)
• Mid and end assessments
• 10 days advance booking for classes
• Access to the Aspire App (App Store or Google Play)

The scheme is only open to those over the age of 18 years.

Please note if a GP Referral membership is cancelled early it cannot be reinstated. You cannot freeze a GP referral membership. 

A referral form must be obtained from your GP prior to being seen by one of our instructors.

We also provide a cardiac rehabilitation programme through exercise for customers who have low to medium risk heart problems.

For more information or to arrange your GP referral appointment, please contact [email protected] 

Download the GP Referral form here

Download the Cardiac GP Referral form here

Assisted Exercise

Assisted exercise sessions are a great way to exercise for disabled people, and those with medical conditions or long-term injuries. Flexible hourly sessions with our qualified instructors will assist with rehabilitation and help you to achieve your general fitness goals.

Functional Electrical Stimulation Bike

Aspire is the only leisure centre we know of that provides a Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) Bike as part of our gym equipment. The FES bike allows you to stimulate your core leg muscles, even if you have lost some or all voluntary control of them. The FES bike works by delivering a small electrical current through sticky pads placed on the skin to stimulate the nerves.

Standing Frame

This equipment can be used by anyone who relies on the use of a wheelchair for mobility. The standing frame provides alternative positioning to sitting in a wheelchair by supporting the person in a standing position. This helps to create a wider variety of ways to exercise for disabled people.

For more information on any of our services please contact the fitness team on 020 8420 6719 or email [email protected].

Fitness Studio & Classes