Crook Log Leisure Centre

🏆🔥 GYM CHALLENGE WINNER ALERT 🔥🏆
A HUGE congratulations to Ben! 👏💪

He is our proud winner of April’s Gym Floor Tyre Flip Challenge! 🚜💥

Ben absolutely smashed the scoreboard with an incredible 32 tyre flips in just 1 minute! ⏱️🚀

For the past 12 YEARS, Ben has been a valued member here at Crook Log Leisure Centre 🏛️✨, starting out in classes like:
🚴‍♂️ Spinning
🏋️‍♂️ Circuits
💪 Body Pump

Through pure dedication, consistency, and the support of our amazing fitness team, Ben has stayed incredibly fit and strong. At 62 years young 🤩🔥, he is the ultimate proof that age is just a number!

A special shoutout to instructors Andrea & Ashley 🙏 for helping inspire and support Ben throughout his incredible fitness journey. 💙

👑 Ben, your hard work, determination, and positive attitude are truly inspiring. You’ve well and truly earned that crown! 🏆👑

Leave a comment below to show Ben some love! 👇🎉

🎮 SPONTANEOUS FAMILY FUN: Active Reality is popping up at Crook Log! 🚀

We are thrilled to be hosting a brand-new, exclusive ONE-MONTH trial by Active Reality, right here at Crook Log Leisure Centre!

Active Reality has installed incredible immersive virtual reality experiences all over the UK. Now, they’re using our high-footfall family environment to test their brand-new, fully self-service VR attraction.

Since it's completely owned and operated by them, they've made it incredibly easy to play: No advance booking required! ❌📱

Just round up the family, head down to Crook Log, and book directly on arrival at the self-service station. It's the perfect, hassle-free activity to add to your next visit.

⏳ TICK TOCK: This exclusive guest pop-up is only here for one month. Once the trial ends, it’s gone!

💡 Want a sneak peek? Check out their website for information on what to expect, then head down to Crook Log to play: https://www.active-reality.com

🔥 THE CRUCIFIX CHALLENGE 🔥
Think your shoulders, core, and mental grit can handle the ultimate burn? 👀💪 It’s time to find out.
We are kicking off June with a true test of willpower. The setup is simple, but the burn is real.

THE TASK:
Grab 2 x 4kg weights, hold your arms out wide like a crucifix ✝️, and see how long you can last before your muscles scream "no more!"

⏱️ THE RULES:
✅ Arms must stay completely level with your shoulders
✅ No resting the weights on your body
✅ No bending your elbows (keep 'em locked!)
✅ Feet must stay firmly planted
✅ The timer stops the second your arms drop or your form breaks

👑 THE PRIZE:
Step up, log your time, and see if you can beat the leaderboard to be crowned June’s Gym Floor Champion! 🥇

👇 How to enter:
1️⃣ Grab a trainer to time you on your next visit.
2️⃣ Tag a gym buddy in the comments who thinks they have the shoulders for this.
3️⃣ Drop your time below if you've already tried it!
Are you locking in, or are you dropping out? Let's see what you've got. 👇

May Half Term Intensives ✅

Well done to everyone that took part in our Intensive Swimming Courses this week, our instructors have had a whale of a time and the progress made has been brilliant!

Pre-planning for the summer holidays? 🌞👀

Watch this space, as our July and August Intensive Courses will be live and available to book very soon via our website here 👇

https://www.leisurecentre.com/crook-log-leisure-centre/swimming-lessons

🏆SWIMMER OF THE MONTH🏆

A huge congratulations to Daniel, our May Swimmer of the Month!

Daniel has been nominated by his instructor, Tommy, who said:

‘Daniel gets my nomination for Swimmer of the Month for his devotion to improving since I’ve been teaching him. From listening to instructions, to focusing on his technique, he has made leaps and bounds, becoming a dependable demonstrator and leader for the group!’

Well done Daniel, keep up the fantastic work!

Summer is coming—let’s make sure our kids stay safe by the water! 🌊

Crook Log Leisure Centre is proud to partner with RLSS UK for Drowning Prevention Week (13–20 June). We’re hosting a week of life-saving activities, school visits, and competitions to keep our community safe.

Here’s how you can get involved:

Expert Water Safety & First Aid Sessions: Led by an RLSS Trainer. Just £2.50 per child!
📅 Tue 16 & Wed 17 June
⏰ 16:00 (Ages 8–10) | 17:00 (Ages 11–14)

Poster Design Competition: Win a FREE month of swimming lessons in July! Submit your water safety poster by Thursday 11 June. 🎨 Hand it into reception,
Make sure you put your name and contact number on the reverse!

In Our Lessons: All swim school children will practice vital safety drills all week.

Free Activity Packs: Grab yours at Reception!

Spaces for the safety sessions are limited. Book now at Reception, online, or via the app! 📲

Payday is just around the corner! 💸

Instead of wondering where it all went by next week, make an investment that actually pays you back in energy, strength, and confidence. Secure your membership today and let’s hit the ground running for June! 💪🏼